4th of July Fireworks Near Frederick MD (2025)

Last updated on June 30th, 2025

4th of July fireworks near Frederick MD offer something for everybody!

Whether you’re looking for an action packed day of food, live music, and activities OR you just want to find a quiet little spot to sit with the family after dinner and then go home, Frederick County and our surrounding area has it all!

4th of July Fireworks Near Frederick MD

Clearly, celebrating America’s independence with fireworks is just what we do here in the good old USA.

Undoubtedly, it’s a great day to get together with friends and family!

I mean, it’s a great excuse to enjoy good food and drink, huddle together as the moon rises, and ooooh and ahhhh at the colorful fireworks bursting in the sky.

Also, while celebrating, ya just gotta wear your red, white, and blue!

So where can you go for some 4th of July fireworks near Frederick MD?

Well, I’ve put together a full list of great options!

Notably, our list is ordered alphabetically by events right here in Frederick County and then events within driving distance of Frederick County.

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Please note that not all events are held on July 4th; some are before and some are after.

Lastly, be sure to check the venue’s links and Facebook pages to confirm the dates and times before you head out.

4th of July Fireworks in Frederick County

1. Baker Park, Downtown Frederick, MD

Frederick’s 4th: An Independence Day Celebration
Date: Friday, 7/4/25
Begins: Noon to Dusk
Fireworks: Dusk
Rain Date: None

Baker Park Band Shell
121 N. Bentz St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Celebrate the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County with two stages of entertainment along side family friendly rides, activities, food and fireworks from Noon to Dusk.

2. Boonsboro, MD

Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration
Facebook Event Link
Date: Thursday, 7/3/25
Begins: 5pm
Fireworks: 9:30pm
Rain Date: Saturday, 7/5/25

Shafer Park
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro, MD  21713

• The Community Center parking lot will be open for vehicles with “handicapped parking permits” only.
• There will be music and food vendors in Shafer Park for everyone’s enjoyment. Lawn chairs & blankets are always welcome at our events!!
• We strongly suggest that you do not bring your dog to the event because the fireworks are very loud and are right above the Park.

3. Brunswick, MD

Independence Day Fireworks
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Fireworks: 9pm
Near Brunswick Middle School Complex/Ball Fields
301 Cummings Dr
Brunswick, MD 21716
Rain Date: Saturday, 7/5/25

4. Emmitsburg, MD

Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day
Date: Saturday, 6/28/25
Begins: 11am
Fireworks: 9:45 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, 6/29/25

E. Eugene Myers Community Park
201 W Lincoln Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Mark your calendars and plan for a day of fun, sun and hometown celebration in historical Emmitsburg, Maryland!

Activities start at 11:00am with the field games and ends after Fireworks (around 10:30pm). Join in activities like our kids activities and rides, craft & vendor show, kids activities, hayrides & barrel rides, free pool, parade, Music at the bandstand, Beer garden and our Independence Day Fireworks!  And if you love history the history tours at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton as well as two national monuments and two museums are open to explore.  We are within fifteen minutes of the Gettysburg civil war sites and a half an hour from the Frederick civil war sites.  Make Saturday, June 28th a day to visit Emmitsburg!  

5. Frederick Keys Baseball, Frederick, MD

Frederick Keys Fireworks Nights
Date: Every Friday & Saturday Home Games AND Thursday, July 3, 2025
Fireworks: End of the game
Rain Date: None
Reader Tip: You can watch them from park and ride parking lot or Costco if you do not go to the game.

Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Dr
Frederick, MD 21703

6. Middletown, MD

Middletown Rec Council Independence Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, 6/28/25
Begins: 12:00 pm
Fireworks: 9:30 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, 6/29/25

Middletown Community Park
7628 Coblentz Rd
Middletown, MD 21769

Bring a blanket and join us for the day!
Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm Rain Date June 30th

7. Mount Airy, MD

Mount Airy Event
Date: Thursday, 7/3/25
Begins: 5:00 pm
Fireworks: 9:30 pm
Rain Date: No

Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival Grounds
1008 Twin Arch Rd
Mt Airy, MD 21771

-Band plays from 5:00 – 9:00
-Fireworks are at APPROXIMATELY 9:30 
-Food vendors will be on site with lots of food options
-Bring your own coolers with food and drink if you prefer
-Bring chairs, blankets  and pop up tents (tents must be down at 8:30)
-NO grills
-NO pets
-Please bring a food donation for the Mt Airy Food Bank

8. Walkersville, MD

Walkersville Fire Company Carnival
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival Grounds
West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD

Dates: Thursday, 7/3/25
Fireworks: 10pm
Rain Date: None

FIREWORKS at 10pm [Sponsored by Tristate Home Services] – Rewind featuring Michele Maulo – BINGO in social hall with $1,000 Jackpot 

9. Star-Spangled Fireworks Train, Walkersville, MD

Fireworks Train
Walkersville Southern Railroad & Museum
34 W Pennsylvania Ave
Walkersville, MD 21793
(301) 898-0899

Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Fireworks: 8pm

Board the train for a ride and spectacular view of the fireworks. Train departs at 8 PM from our station. We’ll ride to the end of the line, then return to a designated viewing area where we will get off of the train to watch the fireworks. Once the fireworks have concluded we will re-board the train for a short ride back to the station. Bring a flashlight and a blanket to sit on. Reservations Required. 

Please note that this event is not handicapped accessible. There are no restrooms available once the train has departed the station. Porta-pottys are available before and after the trip.

4th Of July Fireworks Close to Frederick County

1. Carroll Valley Burough, Fairfield, PA

Carroll Valley Borough Fireworks
Carroll Commons
5685 Fairfield Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Date: Friday, 7/4/25
Begins: Park opens 5pm
Show: The Reagan Years 6pm
Fireworks: 9:45pm

Join us for food & drink trucks, music and fireworks on the mountain. The park opens at 5:00PM and Reagan Years will begin their performance at 6:30 PM. Overflow parking is available at Liberty Mountain parking lots and courtesy bus shuttle transportation will be provided throughout the evening.

2. Deep Creek Lake, MD 4th of July Events

Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Display 
Date: Friday, 7/4/25
Begins: 9:30pm
Fireworks: 9:30pm
Rain Date: Saturday, 7/5/25

Above Marsh Mountain at Wisp Resort overlooking Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
296 Marsh Hill Rd
McHenry, MD 21541

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Display. Join the celebration! Fireworks will light up the sky above Marsh Mountain at Wisp Resort overlooking Deep Creek Lake on July 4th. The display is set to begin around 9:30 pm and is set off from the tubing hill at the Mountain Park. 

Prime viewing locations for the annual display include:

• Scenic overlook along Rt. 219
• Wisp Resort
• Lawn at Garrett College
• Boat on Deep Creek Lake, particularly McHenry Cove
• Local Businesses in McHenry

Rain date: July 5th. If there is inclement weather on July 4th, please check this page or tune in to local radio stations: 104.5 WKHJ, 92.3 WKTQ, 95.9 WKTZ, 1050 WMSG radio for live updates on the status of the fireworks.

Wisp Resort hosts a free Stage Wisp concert before the Fireworks display. Enjoy FREE live music from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm under the saddle tent on the front lawn at Wisp – don’t forget your blanket and lawn chairs! Hot eats and cool drinks will be available for purchase on the outdoor deck.

3. Gaithersburg, MD

SummerFest at Bohrer Park
Date: Saturday, 6/28/25
Times: 6pm-11pm
Fireworks: 9:20 pm

Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm
506 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

4. Gettysburg, PA 4th of July Events

A Gettysburg 4th!
Date: Friday, 7/4/25
Begins: 5pm
Fireworks: 9:20 pm

Destination Gettysburg
545 Long Ln
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Sponsored by Destination Gettysburg.
20+ Food and Drink Trucks
Live music from Six Whiskey Revival at the amphitheater.
Event starts at 5:00 PM
Fireworks start at 9:15 PM
Parking $5

5. Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park, Hagerstown, MD

Photo credit: Visit Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park Event

Fireworks July 4th at Fairgrounds Park
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Begins: 9:30 pm
Fireworks: 9:30 pm
Rain Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Fairgrounds Park
351 N Cleveland Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740

6. Poolesville, MD

Poolesville 4th of July Fireworks
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Begins: 5:30pm
Fireworks: At Dark

Enjoy this years Fireworks on Hughes Road that PACC donated $1,000 to help pull off, grab a free glowstick for your kids at the tent and bring cash to buy tickets to win 1 of 3 different crabs at Crab & Cluck event on 9/6/2025 $5 per or 5 for $20, proceeds to help the Chamber offer more events to the public! Hope to see you there! 

7. Waynesboro, PA 4th of July Events

Waynesboro Summer Jubilee 5K Race & Fireworks Celebration
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Begins: 7:15am
Fireworks: Dark

500 E Main St
Waynesboro, PA 17268-2323

8. Westminster, MD 4th of July Events

Carroll County Farm Museum Fourth of July Celebration 
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Begins: 4pm to 10pm
Fireworks: 9:30pm
Rain Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S Center St
Westminster, MD 21157

Join us on July 4th for Carroll’s largest fireworks display at our Fourth of July Celebration starting at 4pm with fireworks going off at sundown (approximately 9:30pm). Admission is $10 per car. There will be food, live entertainment, children’s activities and more.

Happy Independence Day America!!

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