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July 2005 - Where to see Fireworks MD, DC, DE, OC
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Where To See Fireworks: Maryland and DC,
4th of July Fun Events
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Catch the FIREWORKS in town!
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, Annapolis Historic District, 410-263-7940, www.annapolis.gov. Parade: 6:00 PM Naval Academy Band at City Dock: 8:00 PM Fireworks: 9:15 PM. Free.
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, Captain Salem Avery House Museum, 12:30 PM www.averyhouse.org
July 2 -4th of July Spectacular ,Anne Arundel Community College, Siegert Field, 4:30 PM. 410-269-1132, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra followed by fireworks. Rain date: July 3.
Baltimore's 4th of July Celebration
An array of entertainment throughout the day culminating with a spectacular fireworks show celebrating Harborplace's 25th anniversary at 9:30PM, Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
DORCHESTER, Maryland Tourism July 4th Events:
Bay Country Festival-4pm, $10. Live music, games, food. www.baycountryevents.com 410-228-7762
4th of July Boat Parade--Begins at 4 pm. No fee. Located on the Cambridge Creek & the Choptank River Patriotic decorations on boat parade. 410-228-2142 Fireworks begin at dusk on the waterfront in Cambridge, MD. FREE, parking avail, 410-228-4020.
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND FIREWORKS & LOCATIONS:
The town of Ocean City has two fireworks shows: Northside park
in front of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites and an evening festival including live entertainment starting at 5 PM. Another celebration is downtown: inlet parking lot ~ 8:30 PM.
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Sunoco Welcome America! Parade 6pm, concert at 8:30pm, followed by fireworks on Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia Art Museum. 215-683-2200.
WASHINGTON, DC FIREWORKS Celebration:
Start with a morning parade along Constitution Ave. from 7th-17th St, NW Washington, DC. Parade includes bands, military & specialty units, floats & VIP's. Enjoy one of America’s largest fireworks displays over the reflecting pool on the National Mall while listening to a PBS Concert of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Mount Vernon, VA 4th Celebration: 8 am-5 pm, Independence Day activities: 10 am – 4 pm. George Washington’s Mount Vernon, south end of George Washington Pkwy. Events included: $11 adults; $10.50 seniors; $5 children 6-11; freechildren under 5.
Public Information: 703-780-2000; 703-799-8697 (TDD); www.mountvernon.org. Celebrate Independence Day with ‘General Washington’, cake, and musical performances!
N. VIRGINIA—Family Festivities begin @ 6 PM in Old Town Manassas. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and come early for the best seats forfireworks-largest display in N. Virginia! 703-361-6599 or maryanne@historicmanassasinc.org.
DELAWARE—
NEWARK- Liberty Day begins at 4pm...fireworks at dusk at the University of Delaware David M. Nelson Athletic Complex, intersection of Routes 896 & 4. 302-366-7060.
REHOBETH BEACH: Fireworks at approximately 9:15pm up & down the boardwalk and shoreline! (302)227-2772.
WILMINGTON
City of Wilmington's Freedom Celebration 3-9:45pm, Wilmington Riverfront & Tubman-Garrett Park. Parades & international festival, music, kids' village, food! Fireworks 9:30pm. 302-576-2138.
RESTAURANT SPECIALS:
HARD ROCK TURNS 8 on the 4th
On the 4th of July the Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore celebrates Independence Day & its 8th birthday. 98 Rock Smirnoff Ice and the Hard Rock Cafe promo: Win a trip for 2 to the Bregada Hotel & tickets to Motley Crew Concert in 8/2005 in Atlantic City, DJ on outdoor deck 5-11PM, John LT band-7-11pm. Intermission for Inner Harbor Fireworks.
Come in from the heat at Baltimore’s newest top steakhouse Capital Grille Baltimore. Enjoy their specialty drink Stolli Doli and special Calamari. Fantastic Wine list. To Book a special event or party, tammy.stone@loho.com.
ESPN ZONE BALTIMORE is hosting pre-ORIOLES Game Bar-B-Ques.
Mention CITYPEEK for a 40 point game card! Sat. July 30 from 11:30-1 is the next or try August 13 2:30-4 pm
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Ride Metro FREE on July 4th after 8:00 PM ONLY! Hop aboard & let Metro Subway take you to the Baltimore Inner Harbor fireworks! Over 7,000 free parking spaces at these metro stations: Owings Mills, Old Court, Milford Mill, Reisterstown Plaza, Rogers Ave., W. Cold Spring, & Mondawmin. Metro closes at midnight. 410-539-5000 or www.mtamaryland.com.
PATRIOTIC 4th DEALS @ Maryland, DC, Virginia HOTELS :
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Westfields Marriott-.Chantilly, VA 20151 703-818-0300 www.westfieldsmarriott.com
Romance Package-$179/night. Overnight accommodations, Welcome Amenity (Champagne & Truffles) 1 Free In-Room Movie, Breakfast in Bed or in Dining room for 2. Free Valet Parking or Airport pickup
Golf Indulgence Package-$279/night. Overnight accommodations, Breakfast in Palm Court for 2, 2 Rounds of Golf at Westfields Golf Course (8 miles from hotel, includes cart, balls & bag storage). Free Transportation to and from Golf Course. Free Valet Parking or Airport pickup. Make golf course reservations @ 703-631-9370
Spa Indulgence Package - $299/night-Overnight accommodations. Breakfast in Palm Court for 2, (2) Sixty minute Spa Treatments. Free Valet Parking or Airport Pickup. Make Spa reservations ahead.
Harbor Magic —3 prime Baltimore locations! Overnight accommodations at the Harbor Magic Hotel of your choice, breakfast and entry to a private party in the Pier 5 Hotel’s Harbor Club overlooking the Inner Harbor, provides GREAT views of the fireworks! EXCLUSIVE 4th Party is 8-10pm features snacks and cash bar.Click On a Hotel: Pier 5 Hotel or Admiral Fell Inn or Brookshire Suites or http://www.harbormagic.com/july4th.asp
Residence Inn by Marriott Arundel Mills BWI Airport -410-799-7332 x4908 www.marriott.com/BWIAM
~Best Available Rate = $139-Studio suite (queen bed, a sofa bed, 1 bath, full kitchen, living area, hot breakfast daily).
~Shop & Stay Package = $149- Studio Suite (queen bed, a sofa bed, 1 bath, full kitchen, living area) & an Arundel Mills Survival kit.
~Escape Attraction Package = $239 -Studio Suite (queen bed, a sofa bed, 1 bath, full kitchen, living area) & 2 Tickets to Medieval Times Baltimore - Washington
Radisson Cross Keys is offering a package available 7/3 or 7/4 only -
$129 includes breakfast for 2 and an in-room movie.
Make your own fireworks at the Radisson! Mention "Independence Day Package"
410-532-6900 or find them @ http://www.citypeek.com/CPBALT.htm
ATTRACTION SPECIALS:
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4th of July Cruise--Annapolis Tours and Watermark Cruises offer best seats to see the Annapolis Harbor Fireworks Spectacular. Cruise from 7:30 – 10:30 from Annapolis City Dock. Tickets: $45/adults and $25/children 11 and under. Boat cruises rain or shine. 410-268-7601 x107www.watermarkcruises.com/special_events.shtml
4th of July Cruise-Cruise in Baltimore on the Lady Baltimore of Harbor Cruises 6:30-10:30 PM boards at 6, $85.00 Nautical Buffet, DJ & Fireworks Cruise www.harborcruises.com or Ami@Harborcruises.com
Heritage Walk: Guided Walking Tour of 400 Years of American History. 90-minute tour lead by Urban Park Rangers, daily: 10am, 11am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm. Leaves from Baltimore Visitor Center @ Inner Harbor. $7.50 adults, $5 groups of 10+, students, seniors & persons with military ID, Free: kids 5 & under. www.heritagewalk.org or call Abbi at 443-984-2369 or abbi.wicklein-bayne@baltimorecity.gov
Maryland Historical Society Museum-Experiencing the Writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Take a break from the heat on the 4th and a step back in time with a visit to the Maryland Historical Society Museum where the collection of American treasures are on display to tell the stories of Maryland's and America's past Open Wed- Sun 10 am-5 pm. 410.685.3750 or http://www.citypeek.com/CPBALT.htm to link to their site!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament-4th of July weekend schedule Fri. July 1st – 7:30 pm-Sat. July 2nd – 5:00 pm-Sun. July 3rd – 5:00 pm. Mon. July 4th – 5:00 pm (Cheer on the Knight’s of the Realm at DC National Independence Day Parade starting at 11:45 am) Tickets are $46.95 adults & $34.95 for children
Port of Baltimore celebrates its tri-centennial in 2006!
The USS Constellation Museum is holding the 5th Annual Independence Day Deck Party Picnic on board USS Constellation, at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, from 7 -10pm. $65 adults/ $50 adult members---$25 youths/ $20 youth members 410-539-1797 X 422 and visit www.constellation.org
WCBM/WLG Radio will be in 5 parades on July 4th, look for them in Dundalk, Towson, Arbutus, Catonsville & Annapolis.
Food Culture USA - The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival highlights the culinary history of our nation on the National Mall June 23-27 and June 30 – July 4
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