Best 4th Of July Concerts In Baltimore
How will you celebration this 4th of July? Maybe a barbecue, beach day trip or fireworks. Many enjoy a good live outdoor musical concert on Independence Day. From 1776 until current day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with traditional commemorate celebrations arraying from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family happenings and barbecues. Be sure to check out five great musical events scheduled in and around Baltimore City, Maryland.
African American Festival
Camden Yards Sports Complex
1101 Russell St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 685-9800
www.africanamericanfestival.net
Date: July 2, 2016 at 12 p.m. & July 3, 2016 at 12 p.m.
The African American Festival is an annual event geared toward honoring celebration of African American life, music, and culture. It includes unforgettable musical performances, fun for the whole family and even empowerment discussion groups. The musical entertainment line up includes: Common, Joe Maye, Ruff Endz, Mary Mary, Joe, Angie Stone, Estelle, Goapele, Anthony Brown and Group Therapy and Ro James. Known as "the largest cultural festival on the East Coast", this festival has welcomed over 350,000 attendees yearly. This summer open air concert event is FREE for all.
Baltimore's 4th Of July Celebration
Harborplace Amphitheater
Pratt and Light Streets
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(877) BALTIMORE
www.promotionandarts.com
Date: July 4, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Baltimore Commemorate Independence Day celebration includes live music and celebratory fireworks in the heart of downtown Baltimore whereas, all shows are free and family friendly. The event generally showcases music by U.S. Navy Band Cruisers and other performers starting at 7 p.m. at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. Look forward to Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake kicking off the multicolored fireworks at 9:30 p.m., which can be viewed from several locations downtown and in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Annapolis Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks
Susan Campbell Park
1 Dock St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-0445
www.visitannapolis.org
Date: July 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
The Annapolis Independence Day Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will travel down to the City Dock. Be sure to visit Susan Campbell Park afterwards at 8:00 p.m. for an exceptional performance by the Naval Academy's Concert Band. The concert will be followed by the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. The Navy's Oldest and Finest always performs Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture."
Towson Fourth of July Parade
Towsontown Blvd. & Bosley Ave.
Towson, Maryland 21285
(410) 825-1144
www.towsonparade.com
Date: July 4, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Towson Fourth of July Parade is a street party of America's birthday, complete with bands, clowns, marching units and military in Towson, MD. The Towson Fourth of July Parade honors the brave men and women who serve our country. All municipal parking garages are free for the Towson Fourth of July Parade. The parade will go on rain or shine and is basically a live instrumental musical concert for you and your family to enjoy.
Catonsville's Independence Day Celebration
630 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
Info@CatonsvilleCelebrations.Org
www.catonsvillecelebrations.org
Date: July 4, 2016 at 10 a.m.
Catonsville's Independence Day Celebration is a Catonsville tradition. The event will feature lots of activities, including games, races and musical concerts. The fun will begin at 10 a.m. and the 69th Annual Grand Parade on Frederick Road begins at 3 p.m. Following the parade, one of the top fireworks displays will begin at 9:15 p.m. at Catonsville High School. Admission is free, and food vendors will offer fun foods including BBQ, hot dogs, snowballs and drinks. Additionally, music by the School of Rock will be sponsored by Dimitri's International Restaurant this year.
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