July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Germantown

GERMANTOWN, MD — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Germantown so you can start planning now.This year there will be two Montgomery County-sponsored fireworks shows.

"We are excited to bring back our Independence Day fireworks displays this year after having to put them on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said Montgomery County Department of Recreation Director Robin Riley in a news release. This is fantastic event to enjoy music, outdoors and time with family and friends."

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Germantown:

July 4 Festivities

The Mid-County Sparkles fireworks show at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington already happened on July 2, but there are some other shows in and near Montgomery County.

What: Germantown Glory
Where: South Germantown Recreational Park, located at 18041 Central Park Circle in Germantown (Boyds)
When: July 4 at 7 p.m.
Quiet Fire, a soul, rhythm and blues and rock band that covers hits from the 1960s, 70s and 80s will perform before the fireworks, which are scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. There will be free parking on-site.

What: Independence Day Celebration
Where: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in Rockville
When: July 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.Head over to the park for a concert from Vertigo Red and a 20-minute fireworks display. The City of Rockville said there will be ample and convenient parking.

What: Fireworks on the National Mall in D.C.
Where: Fireworks will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
When: The 17-minute display will be held on Monday, July 4 starting at 9:09 p.m.

What: 42nd annual Capitol Fourth concert
Where: National Mall
When: The 42nd annual Capitol Fourth concert on PBS will begin at 8 p.m. ET, with country music singer and four-time Grammy-nominee Mickey Guyton serving as host of the event from D.C.Guyton will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of musical performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.

Capping off the concert broadcast on PBS will be live coverage of the fireworks display on the National Mall captured by multiple cameras stationed around the city.

Counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.