July 03, 2008|By Ishita Singh | Ishita Singh,Sun reporter
Chesapeake Beach: Enjoy an afternoon at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park and fireworks at dusk. The water park will stay open until 10 tonight for the pyrotechnics show over the bay. Chesapeake Beach Water Park is at 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave. Tickets are $9-$18. The park opens at 11 a.m. Call 410-257-1404 or go to www.chesapeake-beach.md.us.
Caroline County
Greensboro: The Greensboro Lions Club hosts a Fourth of July Games event tomorrow, including sack races, an egg toss, potato races, a softball throw and a sawdust pile. There will also be a greased pig chase for kids younger than 12, and ice cream will be served at noon. The free event is at the Charles S. Bilbrough Memorial Park on Route 480. Call 410-479-0655 or go to tourcaroline.com.
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
Carroll County
Westminster: Take a trip back in time at the Carroll County Farm Museum's old-fashioned celebration of the Fourth. The farmhouse will be open to tours noon-6 p.m. tomorrow, and there will be live entertainment all day long. The fireworks display starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $3-$5 noon-5 p.m. After 5 p.m., a donation of $5 per car is requested. The museum is at 500 S. Center St. Call 410-386-3880 or go to carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org.
Cecil County
Elkton: Listen to live music, snack on amusement-park treats and watch fireworks light up the sky at Elkton's celebration tomorrow. The fun starts at 7 p.m. at Meadow Park on Delaware Avenue. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Free admission. Call 410-620-7964.
North East: Cecil County salutes its veterans with fireworks, music and food at North East Community Park, 200 W. Walnut St. The fun starts at 5 tonight, and the fireworks begin at dusk. Free. Call 410-287-5801 or go to northeastchamber.org.
Charles County
La Plata: Enjoy fireworks and fun, including pony rides, face-painting, a clown and a DJ, tomorrow at the Charles County Fairgrounds, off U.S. 301. Gates open at 5 p.m., and fireworks begin at dusk. Free. Call 301-932-1234.
Port Tobacco: Celebrate Independence Day Colonial-style, with horse-drawn carriage shuttles, a flag-raising ceremony and a keynote speech on "Players Through Time" at 10 a.m. tomorrow. The event at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site, 6655 Rose Hill Road, runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Call 301-392-1776.
Dorchester County
Cambridge: The Choptank River festival, tomorrow-Sunday, includes performances by Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Tanya Tucker and the Drifters, a fireworks show tomorrow night and a carnival. The festival is at Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn St. Tomorrow's activities start at 3 p.m., and the fireworks show is at 8:30 p.m. The festival starts at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $25-$45, $70 for a weekend pass. Call 410-228-7245 or go to sailwindscambridge.com.
Frederick County
Frederick: Frederick's Fourth of July celebration includes a "best patriotic dress" contest, four stages of entertainment, a chili cook-off, a pie-eating contest and beer gardens. The fireworks show starts at dusk, immediately followed by a carillon concert by John Widmann. Events start at noon tomorrow and last all day at Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St. Free. Call 301-600-2841 or go to celebratefrederick.com.
Garrett County
Accident: Accident's Fourth of July Homecoming celebration includes historic walking tours, a craft fair, musical performances, hayrides and a parade. The historic Drane log cabin is also open to the public. The festivities run 9 a.m.-10 p.m. tomorrow at the South Street Complex. The parade starts at 11 a.m. Free admission. Call 301-746-6346.
McHenry: Wisp Resort celebrates the Fourth of July Hawaiian style with a luau that includes hula dancing and live music by the Tuika & Polynesian Revue, games, an outdoor grill and bar, and fireworks on the mountainside. The party is 4 p.m.-8 p.m. tomorrow at the Wisp Resort, 296 Marsh Hill Road. Tickets are $5, and reservations are recommended. Call 800-462-9477 or go to wispresort.com.
Harford County
Bel Air: The Hays House Museum opens its doors tomorrow for free tours and activities, including re-enactments, to celebrate Independence Day. There will also be American history costume contests, games and music by the Catherine Street Consort. The party is 9 a.m.-noon at 324 Kenmore Ave., next to Bel Air High School. Free. Call 410-838-7691 or go to harfordhistory.net.
Bel Air: Bel Air celebrates Independence Day all day long tomorrow, with a flag-raising ceremony at 6:45 a.m., then events throughout the day, including horseshoe pitching, a hamster race and a turtle derby at Shamrock Park, at Lee Way and Hickory Avenue. The parade starts at 6 p.m. at Bond and Gordon streets, and the fireworks display is over Rockfield Ballpark, off Churchville Road. Free. Call 410-893-4444 or go to belairjuly4.org.
