Laurel, Maryland celebrates the Fourth of July with a full day of entertainment including a patriotic Independence Day parade, an antique car show, contests and live music, and a fireworks display.
July 4th Parade
Time: 11 a.m.
Parade Lineup: 6th & Montgomery Sts.
Antique and Classic Car Lineup: 8th and Montgomery St.
Parade Viewing Area: 4th Street, between Mongomery St. and Cherry Lane
Fireworks
Time: Fireworks begin about 9:15 p.m.
Rain Date: July 5th. (fireworks only)
Location: Granville Gude Park. Laurel Lake, Laurel, MD.
The Park features a lakehouse with a snackbar, two lakes, picnic pavilions, grills, picnic tables, horseshoe pits, tot-lot, boat dock with paddle boat rentals, 1.25 miles of hiker/biker trails, open play areas and an outdoor stage.
Website
www.laurel.md.us/LaurelFourth
Read More About the 4th of July in Maryland
Laurel Maryland Fourth of July Fireworks
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
Suggested Reading
Washington, DC Event Calendars
Explore Washington, DC
Must Reads
By Category
About.com Special Features
Holiday Central
What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >
On the National Mall in Washington, DC
Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.