Friday, July 3, 2026
🎊Join Historic Annapolis for the Naturalization Ceremony
📍William Paca House and Garden
Join Historic Annapolis for an inspiring Naturalization Ceremony on the outdoor terrace of the William Paca House and Garden as individuals from communities around the world take the Oath of Citizenship and become the nation’s newest citizens. The ceremony will be conducted by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
☕Historic Annapolis Presents-What’s Brewing: Mrs. Howard’s Coffeehouse
📍Hogshead
On the eve of Revolution, stop by the Hogshead Trades Museum and meet Mary Howard, proprietress of the Maryland Coffeehouse! Discover how colonial coffeehouses in Annapolis stirred the spirit of liberty. They were bustling gathering places that became hotbeds of news, rumors, and revolution.
🎬 Movies Under the Liberty Tree: Hamilton
📍St. John’s College Campus
Enjoy a large outdoor screening of Hamilton with a pre-show concert by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra brass quintet.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
🚴 West Annapolis Bike Parade
📍 Top of Melvin Ave → West Annapolis Elementary
Kick off the day with decorated bikes, community spirit, and small-town charm.
🪶 Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers
📍 Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Experience powerful Indigenous Round Dance.
🥁 Eastport Parade
📍 Starts at Eastport Elementary School
📖 Children’s Storytelling with Dovie Thomason
📍 Chesapeake Children’s Museum
Engaging, interactive stories designed to spark young imaginations.
🎭 A conversation with General George Washington & the Marquis de Lafayette, (reenactors), hosted by Jamie Costello
📍 Second Street, Eastport
Step into the Revolutionary era with iconic historical figures brought to life.
🍔 Food Festival & Local Vendors
📍 People’s Park
Annapolis restaurants and food trucks offering local and international cuisine.
🎆 Join Historic Annapolis for our 4th of July Celebration
Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history, celebration, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence! One ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden, Hogshead Trades Museum, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.
🏛️ Maryland State House 250th Celebration
📍Maryland State House
Explore the Maryland State House with a scavenger hunt that is fun for the young and young-at-heart. See a Fourth of July display of Maryland’s documents relating to the nation’s founding. Reflect on what independence meant for Frederick Douglass and African Americans in the Old House of Delegates Chamber.
🎆 Liberty Celebration at the Inns
📍Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle Annapolis
In honor of America 250, join Historic Inns of Annapolis for a spirited celebration featuring food & festive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase, along with live entertainment and patriotic hospitality in the heart of historic Annapolis.
🌎 One Country, Many Cultures: Live Music
📍 People’s Park
A vibrant showcase of Latin, Eastern European, and Irish music and dance.
🎉Galesville Heritage July Fourth Parade
📍 Galesville Heritage Museum
The Annual Galesville Heritage Society sponsored 4th of July Parade welcomes all to watch or be part of the parade.
🎤 One Country, Many Cultures: Storytelling & Oral Histories
📍 People’s Park
Stories of civil rights and student-led musical tributes.
6:30 p.m. — 🎉 City of Annapolis Downtown Parade
📍 West and Main Streets
Marching bands, community groups, and vintage vehicles take over downtown.
7:45 p.m. — 🎶 USNA Electric Brigade Concert
📍 State House Grounds
High-energy patriotic and pop favorites from the Naval Academy band.
9:15 p.m. — 🎆 Fireworks Over Spa Creek
📍 Spa Creek
The fireworks extravaganza over Spa Creek, Annapolis lights up the night sky in a spectacular display.
For the most up to date information please visit: Annapolis250.net.
