Almost 250 years after the birth of the United States, the Fourth of July means picnics, barbecues, music and, above all, fireworks. Regardless of where you are in Maryland, there will be spectacular celebrations nearby. Here's a roundup of Independence Day celebrations throughout the state:
Allegany County
Cumberland: The Potomac Concert Band kicks off Constitution Park's annual Independence Day celebration with an outdoor concert. There will be a fireworks display after the show. The festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Constitution Park, 57 N. Liberty St. Free. Call 301-759-6635.
FOR THE RECORD - An item in yesterday's LIVE section incorrectly listed the time and cost of the Dundalk Heritage Association's Independence Day Parade. It begins at 8 a.m. and is free.
THE SUN REGRETS THE ERROR
Anne Arundel
Annapolis: America's newest citizens are sworn in at a naturalization ceremony tomorrow at the William Paca House, once home to Maryland's signer of the Declaration of Independence. After the ceremony, the house is open until 2 p.m. for tours, music and a Revolutionary War encampment. The ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. at 186 Prince George St. Free. Call 410-267-8146 or go to annapolis.org.
Annapolis: Celebrate an old-fashioned Fourth of July in Annapolis. The parade starts at 6 p.m. tomorrow at West and Main streets. A concert by the U.S. Naval Academy Band's Electric Brigade follows at 7 p.m., preceding a fireworks display. Both events are at Susan Campbell Park, City Dock, 160 Duke of Gloucester St. Free. Go to annapolisalive.org.
Annapolis: Enjoy a DJ, snacks and a spectacular view of the fireworks today on a Watermark Cruise. Times vary, and tickets are $20-$40. Boats leave from the City Dock, 160 Duke of Gloucester St. Tomorrow's cruises are sold out. Call 410-268-7601 or go to watermarkcruises.com.
Baltimore
Fort McHenry: Celebrate "The Glorious Fourth! ... an Old-fashioned Fourth of July Weekend" at Fort McHenry noon-4 p.m. tomorrow. There will be a cannon firing, a musket salute, fife and drum music, period dancing, games and a 3 p.m. public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Admission is $7 for a seven-day pass; children younger than 16 are admitted free. Fort McHenry is at 2400 E. Fort Ave. Call 410-962-4290.
Inner Harbor: Spend tomorrow at the harbor celebrating America's independence. Performances by Smooth Teaze, an a capella doo-wop group, and Uptown East, a Top 40 group, are 3 p.m.-8 p.m. The U.S. Naval Academy's Ceremonial Band plays at 8:30 p.m., and the fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. The free concerts take place at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, at Light and Pratt streets. Go to promotionandarts.org.
