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Gaithersburg 4th of July Fireworks 2011

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Gaithersburg, Maryland will host it's annual 4th of July celebration, sponsored in part by 97.1 WASH-FM and the Montgomery County Agricultural Center. Bring a blanket, a picnic and the whole family to enjoy an evening of music and fireworks. The Independence Day celebration includes a lively two-hour concert featuring the variety band, Appaloosa, a few brief remarks from the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council and a patriotic fireworks display. In the event of rain, the fireworks only will be held on July 5.

Fireworks Location:
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
16 Chestnut Street
Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Walk in at Chestnut or Dalamar Streets; the Perry Parkway entrance to the Fairgrounds will be closed. No unauthorized cars will be allowed in the Fairgrounds.

Hours:
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Concert starts at 7 p.m.
Remarks from the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council at 8 p.m.
Fireworks launch at dusk (approximately 9:25 p.m.)

Food will be sold at the celebration. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages, glass containers, rollerblades, skates, bikes, pets, or fireworks of any kind will be permitted.

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