Inner Harbor: The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Sanibel arrives at the Inner Harbor at 6 p.m. Saturday and departs at noon Sunday. Visitors can check out the ship 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Sunday. The Sanibel docks at the Constellation Dock on Pier 1. Free admission. Go to sailbaltimore.org.
Inner Harbor: The National Aquarium in Baltimore hosts its own Pier Party on the Fourth. Starting at 7 p.m., enjoy live music and snag a prime spot for viewing the fireworks over the harbor. Tickets are $15-$40, and advance reservations are required. The aquarium is at 501 E. Pratt St. Call 410-727-3474.
Baltimore County
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
Catonsville: Catonsville hosts a full day of events on the Fourth of July, including children's games and races, live music, a grand parade at 3 p.m., a pre-fireworks musical salute, color-guard tribute and fireworks. Events start at 9:30 a.m., and the fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m. at Catonsville High School, 421 Bloomsbury Ave. Free. Call 410-744-9655 or go to catonsvillecelebrations.org.
Cockeysville: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra returns to Oregon Ridge Park for the Fourth of July Spectacular. The orchestra's selections include Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and Sousa's S tars and Stripes Forever, choreographed to a fireworks display. Concerts start at 8 p.m. tonight-Saturday at Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Road. Tickets are $9-$18. Call 410-783-8000 or go to bsomusic.org.
Dundalk: The Dundalk Heritage Associate holds its 72nd annual Independence Day Parade, including 16 bands, floats and marching units tomorrow. The parade is part of the Dundalk Heritage Fair, which runs tomorrow-Sunday. A $5 admission fee to the fair is required to see the parade, which begins at 8:30 p.m., and the fireworks show, which starts at 9 p.m. The fair is at 2700 Playfield St. Call 410-284-4022 or go to dundalkheritagefair.com.
Essex: The Eastern Yacht Club hosts a Fireworks Extravaganza over Middle River on Saturday. The club opens at 3 p.m., and the fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. The $1 admission fee benefits the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County's scholarship program. The Eastern Yacht Club is at 2330 Seneca Road. Go to mtabc.org.
Towson: The Fourth of July Parade in Towson starts at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Bosley Avenue and Towsontown Boulevard and includes a National Guard flyover, military units and floats, and bands. Fireworks are over Loch Raven Academy, 8101 LaSalle Road, at dusk. Both events are free. Call 410-832-2190.
