Fourth of July Fireworks in Annapolis, Maryland 2011

Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, celebrates the fourth of July with patriotic events including an Independence Day parade, concert and fireworks. The City Dock area, along the historic seaport, is a popular destination for pedestrians and boaters to watch the fireworks. See photos of the 4th of July in Annapolis.

Rain Date: July 5 - fireworks only

Event Schedule

Annapolis Independence Day Parade – Stepping off at 6:30 p.m. the parade begins on Amos Garrett Blvd., and then proceeds right on West Street, around Church Circle, down Main Street, left on Randall Street, and ends in front of the Market House. Anywhere along the parade route will provide a good view of the parade.

Band Concerts: There will be live entertainment at the conclusion of the parade in front of the Market House, followed by a performance by the United States Naval Academy Band's Concert Band at 8:00 p.m. at the City Dock.

Annapolis Fireworks: At approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks will be launched from Farragut Field, on the USNA yard. The best viewing areas include public spaces Northeast of the Severn River, along the Naval Academy Bridge (limited parking area), any of the street-end parks facing Spa Creek, and aboard a boat in the Annapolis harbor. The Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to traffic beginning at 9 p.m. to create a spectator pier with an unobstructed view of the fireworks.

Parking and Transportation

Parking will be restricted in many areas but is available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium off Rowe Boulevard. A FREE shuttle will be provided by the City of Annapolis from the Stadium to the downtown area at Lawyer’s Mall in front of the State House. The shuttle operates from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. There is a $5 charge for parking at the stadium; the shuttle to downtown is free. See a map of Annapolis

Parking Restrictions: Beginning at 4 p.m. and extending until about 10:30 p.m., parking will be prohibited and violators may be towed from the following areas:

• City Dock
  
• Main Street
  
• Randall Street
  
• Market Space
  
• Cathedral Street between West and Franklin Streets
  
• Both sides of Severn Avenue between First and Burnside Streets
  
• East side of First, Second and Third streets between Severn and Chester Avenues
  
• South side of Chesapeake and Chester avenues between Riverview Avenue and Burnside Street
  
• Bay Ridge Avenue between Sixth and Burnside Streets.
  
• Bembe Beach Road from Awald to end.

Boating Restrictions

The drawspan of the Eastport Bridge will be closed to boat traffic from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Boaters must avoid the 1,000-foot SAFETY ZONE (38 degrees, 58' 38" North and 76 degrees 28' 22" West) around the fireworks firing area near the Naval Academy seawall which will be established and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Alcohol Policy

The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the streets and sidewalks of the City of Annapolis is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the grounds of the United States Naval Academy.

Public Restrooms

Restrooms are available in the Annapolis Harbormaster's building at the City Dock, near the Market House and on the USNA grounds.