Looking for fireworks for Independence Day? Here’s a list of area locations hosting fireworks and other activities.
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DELAWARE
Bethany Beach – July 4 – Fireworks will be on Saturday, July 4 after the Zac Brown Tribute band “Uncaged” concert at 7:30 p.m.
July 3– There will be a parade at the Christian Church Conference Center. Bikers and walkers are both able to join without registering, although floats do need to register here. Bike decorating kits will be available for pickup on the morning of the parade. Awards will be given to winning floats at 7:15 p.m at the Bandstand, with The Funsters performing afterwards at 7:30 p.m.
Cape May-Lewes Ferry – July 4
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is offering a fireworks cruise to celebrate Independence Day. Tickets for adults are $60 and $40 for kids under 12 years old. The cruise leaves and returns to the Cape May Terminal and does not dock in Lewes.
Check-in is at 5:30 p.m., with boarding at 6:45. The ferry will leave at 7:15 and will return around 11 p.m. Live music will be performed by Going Rogue and entertainment by Smash Brothers Entertainment.
Dewey Beach – July 4
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., viewable bayside in front of Northbeach on McKinnley Street.
Dover – July 4
In downtown Dover on Independence Day, visitors can view the fireworks at around 9:15 p.m. Other activities on the schedule will be happening throughout the day, starting at 10 a.m.
Hockessin – July 4
Main viewing area is located at Swift Park, Piedmont Baseball Fields, Hockessin Library and Artesian Soccer Fields, with fireworks starting at dusk.
Earlier in the day, roads will close for the 3 p.m. parade. Roads Closed: Old Lancaster Pike from Kenwick Rd to Valley Rd.
Laurel – July 4
The parade begins at 3 p.m., with the route and more information, click here for the day’s schedule.
Fireworks on the lake will begin at dusk.
Lewes – July 4
Fireworks will be at dusk. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and go throughout the day, including games for kids and the annual boat parade in the afternoon.
Middletown – July 4
Fireworks at dusk at Silver Lake Park. Rain Date is July 5.
Millsboro – June 27
Fireworks at 9pm at the Millsboro Little League Fields. Their rain date is the following day, June 28.
Vendors and live entertainment will be at University of Delaware Athletic Complex starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Smyrna/Clayton – July 4
There will be a parade in the morning in Smyrna. The fireworks will begin at dusk at the little league fields across from Smyrna High School.
Rehoboth Beach – July 5
Fireworks show along the beach and Boardwalk. Fireworks start about 9:30 p.m., and a live band will be performing before the fireworks starting at 8 and then will reclaim the stage after they are over.
Wilmington – July 4
The Wilmington Riverfront will host Wilmington’s DE250 celebration, with fireworks at dusk over the Christina River. Delaware vendors will be on hand for food and shopping, along with exhibits and live performances for entertainment.
The fireworks show will be accompanied by music from the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. Admission is free.
MARYLAND
Baltimore – July 4
Baltimore’s annual July 4 celebration will return this year at the Inner Harbor, with a celebration at the Amphitheater.
A live band will be performing from Avenue 66 along the Waterfront Promenade at 7 p.m., with a fireworks show in the same spot at 9.m.
At 9:30 p.m., there will be a drone show at Middle Branch Park.
Chesapeake City– July 3
Fireworks begin at dusk, with the display visible anywhere on the waterfront.
Havre de Grace – July 5
Festivities begin at 2 p.m., along with a concert at Concord Point Park at 7:30 PM. Fireworks will be launched from the Susquehanna River at 9:15 p.m.
The full schedule can be viewed here.
North East – July 3
The “Salute to Cecil County Veterans” runs from 4-10 p.m. at the North East Community Park.
There will be live music, food vendors, and displays, before the fireworks over the North East River.
Ocean City – July 4
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. at both Northside Park (127 St. and the Bay) and the Inlet Area at Division Street. The inlet celebration begins at 6 p.m., including a Tom Petty tribute band, while a family-friendly environment will take place at Northside Park starting at 8 p.m. Fireworks at both locations begin at 9:30 p.m.
Rock Hall – July 3
This year’s fireworks display will be over the harbor at 9 p.m.
Salisbury – July 4
James M. Bennett High School will host this year’s display for “Red, White, and Boom” at about 9:15 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia – June 27
Fireworks will be held at Penn’s Landing at 9:30 p.m.
Aston Township – July 4th
Fireworks at dusk at Sun Valley High School, 2881 Pancoast Ave in Aston.
Bethel Township – July 4
Fireworks at dusk at Bethel Springs Elementary School, 3280 Foulk Road, in Garnet Valley. The rain date is July 5th.
Ridley Park – July 4th
Fireworks at dusk at Ridley Park Lake in Ridley Park.
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City – June 26, June 27th, July 3, & July 4
A fireworks show can be seen along the north end of the boardwalk on June 26 at 9 p.m.
Tropicana Casino and Resort and along the boardwalk will be the viewing areas for the June 27th and July 4th fireworks displays. Both days’ fireworks displays will begin at 10 p.m.
On July 3, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will also host a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
Cape May – July 4
Fireworks can be seen along the beach in front of Congress Hall at 9:30 p.m.
Ocean City – July 4
Fireworks will be starting at 9 and can be seen from the boardwalk.
Wildwood – June 26, July 3, July 4, and July 10
Fireworks can be viewed from anywhere on the boardwalk at 10:00 p.m.
