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Where to Celebrate July 4th In and Around Howard County

June 22, 2024

Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th In and Around Howard County? 

We have all your Independence Day fun in Howard County — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Here are 5 ways you can find your family fun In and Around Howard County on July 4th and beyond and celebrate Independence Day:


24th Annual Independence Day Parade - River Hill

July 4, 2024, 9:00am

on Great Star Drive, Columbia 

For more information: https://www.villageofriverhill.org/24th-annual-independence-day-parade/


Catonsville 78th Parade and Fireworks

July 4, 2024, 8:00am-10:00pm

Catonsville, MD

For more information: https://www.catonsvillecelebrations.org/schedule-of-events-4th-of-july/


Free 4th of July Concert at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

July 4, 2024, 3:00-4:30pm

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, Columbia 

For more information: https://innerarbortrust.org/events/2024/7/4/july4


Howard County's 4th of July Fireworks

July 4, 2024, 5:00-10:00pm

Columbia Lakefront

For more information: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/july-4th-fireworks


Laurel 4th of July Celebration

July 6, 2024, 9:30am-10:00pm

Laurel, MD

For more information: https://laurel4th.org/information/schedule-events


Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday In and Around Howard County!