Good Food, Good Times, and a Great Baltimore 4th of July!
Good food, good drinks, and fireworks are all staples of the 4th of July, and all of them are available this Independence Day in Baltimore! Not only is Baltimore a fantastic place to celebrate this national holiday, it also played a big role in the battle for American independence, with the city serving as the temporary capital of the colonies for three months, and after all, it’s the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner. This historic city is ripe with 4th of July activities, all not too far from your home here at Union Wharf.
BMI Independence Day Celebration
Come to the Waterfront in Federal Hill to enjoy this family-friendly fundraiser at the Baltimore Museum of Industry’s Independence Day Celebration! One ticket gives your whole family access to an incredible fireworks display, live music from Ken & Brad Koloner, and museum admission. The cost is $95 per car and it is a BYO food/drinks event.
Pet Parade & Talent Show At Federal Hill
The American Visionary Art Museum in Federal Hill is inviting you and your pets to this furry, feathered, cute, and cuddly event! There will be an Independence Day pet parade through AVAM’s campus, followed by a Pet Talent Show for human-pet duos that want to show off their skills. Trophies will be awarded at the end of the event for categories such as Most Visionary Pet, Most Patriotic, Ready-For-Prime-Time Pet Talent, plus more!
Inner Harbor Festivities
Baltimore’s scenic Inner Harbor will host numerous 4th of July activities beginning at 3pm. It begins with food, fun activities, and a DJ, and then at 4 attendants will be treated to live entertainment. At 8, the Star-Spangled celebration concert will begin and will build off of last year’s hugely successful event. Finally, at 9:15, there will be a dazzling fireworks display set to the music of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra that you will not want to miss!
4th of July at Fort McHenry
Celebrating 4th of July at Fort McHenry is perfect for the history-buff. Located in Locust Point at the Fort, the event will kick off by hoisting the American flag over the ramparts of Star Fort at 10 a.m. The raising of the flag will be followed by a special program discussing the Battle of Baltimore and a performance from the Fort McHenry and Drum Core, who will showcase their talents in the Star Fort. At 2, the living history team will provide live music, musket, cannon demonstrations, and a special reading of the Declaration of Independence!
The Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival
Community leaders from the Cherry Hill and the Baltimore Peninsula will unite at this cultural event for a storied shared experience of Baltimore. This is a celebration of freedom, unity, and remembrance, and a festival you will not want to miss!
4th of July Fun for Union Wharf Residents!
From pet parades to fireworks to festivals, there is something for all Union Wharf residents to enjoy on the 4th of July! There is no better place to enjoy the holiday than the fun, historic city of Baltimore.
