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Nearby Fireworks Displays on Independence Day

While Potomac's skies may not be filled with fireworks, there are plenty of other nearby options for fireworks shows.

You may not hear the "oh's" and "ah's" of firework shows in Potomac this July 4, but there are plenty of other local displays to check out.

Here’s a list of some of the fireworks shows in nearby communities and what you should know about the events. But the list doesn’t end here. Let us know what other fireworks displays residents won’t want to miss! 

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Montgomery County will be holding one of its Fourth of July celebrations in Germantown— specifically 18041 Central Park Cir. in Boyds. Enjoy family-friendly activities, food vendors and music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will be performing. Attendees can bring lawn chairs, food and non-alcoholic beverages.

 

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The City of Rockville is celebrating the July 4 at the Montgomery College Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. in Rockville. The live bands will begin playing at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m.

 

Montgomery County's other celebration will be the Mid-County Sparkles event at Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Rd. in Kensington. There will be a concert by Bobby and the Believers at 7:30 p.m. A fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m. There will not be any parking at the high school. A shuttle will pick up at Westfield Wheaton and Wheaton Metro Station and drop off at Einstein High School.

 

Celebrate Independence Day a little early at the National Harbor. On July 2, the event will go from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature live bands, food, a log roll competition and, of course, a fireworks display. It costs $40 to attend.

 

On July 3 and July 4, enjoy music and fireworks in the nation’s capital. Stick around for the National Fireworks display. It costs between $24.99 and $49.99 to attend the Freedom Fest.


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