SOUTHERN MARYLAND — From riverfront concerts to small-town parades and booming fireworks displays, Southern Maryland is lighting up the sky this Fourth of July with events for every kind of 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025 250 Years of Freedom Join us for a festive Independence Day celebration in the heart of St. George! This year’s event features the Uncle Sam 4K Race, a fun and energetic way to kick off the holiday, followed by our annual 4th of July Parade, showcasing patriotic floats, music, and community spirit. The Forgotten Coast invites you to experience the most vibrant 4th of July celebrations ever! From the renowned Apalachicola Waterfront July 3rd Celebration to the jaw-dropping firework displays in Mexico Beach, Wewahitchka, and Port St. Joe, these events will fill your Independence Day with joy and excitement. FEATURED EVENTS Apalachicola Waterfront July 3rd CelebrationApalachicola Riverfront NEW YORK (PIX11) — Commuters using NYC Ferry should plan accordingly, as service on most routes will end early on the Fourth of July. Folks headed for the coast can take in an array of fireworks for 4-days of Independence Day festivities at Forgotten Coast celebrations starting on July 1 in Eastpoint. Stay safe and enjoy a long The 4th of July in Southern Utah is full of all things patriotic and American! Here’s all that’s going on by city in the area! Here’s when and where to catch each Independence Day celebration and fireworks show The Independence Carnival will run from July 3 to July 6, also at Town Square in St. George. The St. George City website states, “The City of St. George has joined forces with Carnival Midway Attractions for the 2024 Independence Day Celebration! LIST: 4th of July celebrations, fireworks shows happening across the Coast Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo gearing up for 77th annual event in Gulfport It is 4th of July week, and that means a return of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. (wlox) By WLOX Staff June 23, 2025 at 10:37 am EDT General Information on our annual 4th of July Parade! Traffic and Road Closures Parade Participants MUST REGISTER for the 2025 Parade - See below. Road closures will be in affect during the parade beginning at 10:30am for approximately 2 hours, plan accordingly If coming onto the island during the parade, please look for detour signs. Events 7/04/2025 4th of July Parade Event Details 11:00am - 1:00pm St. George Island Come celebrate our great countries spirit of freedom and independence. Watch the greatest fireworks display on the Island from the Blue Parrot decks. Have a delicious fresh seafood dinner while the sky lights up. Enjoy drinks from the Tiki Bar while the crowd oooohs and aaahs. Music and fun. Saint George Island Featured Events July 3rd Waterfront Celebration Thursday, Jul 3, 2025 from 4:00pm to 9:30pm Riverfront Park St. George Island 4th of July Celebration. Details: Beach festivities and fireworks along the Gulf of Mexico. Carrabelle Fireworks Extravaganza. Details: Food, entertainment, and fireworks over the Carrabelle River. 51st Annual Sopchoppy 4th of July Celebration. RED, WHITE & BLUE CRABS Regency Furniture Stadium Date: July 3, 2025 Time: Gates open at 5:30PM/ Fireworks at 9PM Location: 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20602 Details: Celebrate the 4th of July on the 3rd with the Blue Crabs at our Red, White and Blue Crabs game! Join us on July 3rd for the Black-Eyed Brawl and our Red, White and Blue Crabs celebration! Facebook event Link. Cost Everyone is welcome to join the annual July 4th celebration. Stick around all day and enjoy festivities and fireworks on the beach behind the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe at about dark thirty. Celebrate 4th of July Weekend with this epic event on Main Street! Begin the night with family-friendly. Real. Fun. Fourth. Panama City Beach boasts the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast with three nights of fireworks. The Red Clay Strays is joined by Muscadine Bloodline and Justi Jeansonne for a three night stay. St. George Island – July 4: Join us on St. George Island for an unforgettable July 4th celebration. Spend the entire day soaking up the sun on our beautiful award-winning beaches and head to the center of the Island to join in the fun “wet” parade at 11:00! By The Citizen on June 24, 2025 Calvert County: Solomons Island Fourth of July Celebration – On July 4, event begins at 10 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m., Solomons will host a full day of patriotic activities, including a flag ceremony, colonial reenactments, a children’s bike parade, boat parade, live music and fireworks. Celebrate 4th of July on Florida's Forgotten Coast: Whether you’re in Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, St. George Island, or Wewahitchka check out the schedule of celebrations.
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