A colorful fireworks display over a body of water.

Downtown Baltimore is, hands down, the best place around to celebrate the 4th of July. After all, Charm City is the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner – and it has a great party to mark the occasion of the nation’s birth. This year, the 4th falls on a Thursday – the perfect kickoff for a long and fun weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the downtown Baltimore area for the holiday: Inner Harbor Fireworks The Inner Harbor’s Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July celebration is always a huge event that’s talked about all year long – with good reason. The fireworks overRead More →

Fireworks light up the sky over a city at night.

The 4th of July is almost upon us and there’s no better place to celebrate America’s independence than in downtown Baltimore. The city and local businesses have tons of fun events – from fireworks to barbecues – planned for Wednesday, July 4. Here’s a look at what to expect downtown on Independence Day: Inner Harbor Fireworks Downtown Baltimore boasts the region’s largest celebration of Independence Day, with epic fireworks show over the Inner Harbor, starting at 9:30 p.m. But even before the fireworks start, the Inner Harbor is bustling, with live music from the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers, who will be stationed at the InnerRead More →

Baltimore's 4th of july celebration.

Monday, July 4, 2016 – 7:00pm to 10:00pm Inner Harbor Fireworks start at 9:30pm Greater Baltimore’s biggest Fourth of July celebration returns to the Inner Harbor! Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Ports America Chesapeake takes place Monday, July 4, 2016 from 7 to 10pm at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with live music and celebratory fireworks. At 7pm, audiences can enjoy live music from the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers as they perform contemporary hits from the Inner Harbor Amphitheater at Pratt and Light streets. The fireworks show, choreographed to patriotic and contemporary music, begins at 9:30pm. The display is produced by fireworks company Pyrotecnico. TheRead More →