Celebrate Independence Day with these activities in the Tri-State area
Are you looking for a fun and patriotic way to celebrate America's independence this weekend? Here are a few events happening around the Tri-State area. If you would like your event listed, send an email to lifestyle@herald-mail.com.
Saturday, July 2
Salute to Independence
Saturday, July 2 - 8 p.m.
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will perform. A fireworks display will follow at 9:30 p.m. Free. Go to www.msosalute.org/concert-program.html.
Sunday, July 3
Clear Spring Fireworks
Sunday, July 3 - 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Clear Spring High School
12630 Broadfording Road
Clear Spring
Fireworks and activities.
Monday, July 4
Hancock Fireworks have been canceled.
Fireworks at Fairgrounds Park
Monday, July 4 - 9:30 p.m.
Fairgrounds Park
351 N. Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. The fireworks are visible from many areas throughout the city. No food or drink vendors will be at this year's event. Event-goers are invited to bring their own food. If the fireworks are postponed, they will be rescheduled for Tuesday, July 5. Call 301-739-8577, ext. 169.
Fireworks in Williamsport
Monday, July 4 - music at 7:30 p.m.; firworks at 9:30 p.m.
Byron Memorial Park
11 Park Road
Williamsport
Band concert at 7:30 p.m.; and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Waynesboro Summer Jubilee
Monday, July 4 - 8 a.m. to dusk
Across from Waynesboro Hospital
500 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The schedule includes Firecracker 5K registration, 6 to 7 a.m.; Kids 1-mile fun run, 7:15 a.m.; Firecracker 5K Run, 7:45 a.m.; Jubilee celebration 8 a.m. to dusk; live entertainment: The South Mountain Breed, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Lucky Punk, 6 to 7:15 p.m.; Ruthie Collins, 7:40 p.m. to dusk; fireworks, dusk. Go to www.summerjubilee.org/
Independence Day Fireworks
Monday, July 4 - dusk, approximately 9 p.m.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
War Memorial Park will close at dusk and visitors will be required to vacate. There will be no music or activities at the park. Parking along Interstate 81 berms is prohibited. Respect private property and "no parking" signs.
Shepherdstown Fourth of July Picnic
Monday, July 4 - picnic, noon to 3 p.m.
Morgan's Grove Park pavilion
Kearneysville Pike, W.Va. 480
west of Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The picnic will feature live music with The Speakeasy Boys and the Gypsy Ramblers. Free children's activities, including a waterslide, scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, face painting and more. Shepherdstown Rotary Club will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and non-alcoholic beverages. All proceeds from sales will be used to help cover event costs. Visitors may also bring their own picnic lunches.
Shepherdstown Independence Day Parade
Monday, July 4 - 11 a.m.
German Street
Downtown Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The parade is open to any area institution, organization, business or individual in good standing. Floats and antique vehicles are welcome. Parade parking available in the Shepherd University parking lots adjacent to downtown and at Morgan's Grove Park. For information, go to Shepherdstown 4th of July Parade and Picnic on Facebook.