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Celebrate Fourth of July in Prince George's County

A look at all the fireworks shows in Prince George's County

 

It wouldn't be Independence Day without a good fireworks show and in Prince George's County, there are quite a few options.

City of Bowie 4th of July Celebration
Where/When: , 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Food and drink on sale beginning at 3 p.m. Fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m.

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Why to go:   Excellent viewing locations and concessions are available on both the Northview Drive and the Mitchellville Road sides of the park. Eat, drink, and celebrate the 4th with friends and neighbors! 

Pricing: FREE

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Where/When: Six Flags America, 13710 Central Ave, Largo, Maryland 20775, Wednesday, July 4th, 2012.  Fireworks to begin at dusk.

Why to go:  Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend at Six Flags America with a fireworks spectacular over Hurricane Bay wave pool at dusk. Free with paid admission.

Pricing: See Park Admission Pricing.

 

Greenbelt 4th of July Fireworks

Where/When:  Buddy Attick Park, 555 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, Maryland, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, Entertainment begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.

Why to go:  Celebrate Independence Day in the traditional way, with friends, family and Fireworks!

Pricing: FREE

 

College Park 4th of July Fireworks

Where/When:  University of Maryland, College Park. Parking Lot 1, off Campus Drive near the University Boulevard/Adelphi Road entrance, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, Food is served beginning at 5:00 p.m. and music start at 7 p.m., with fireworks beginning at dusk.

Why to go:  The University of Maryland and the City of College Park host a Fourth of July celebration with fireworks and Rock and Roll tunes. Grass seating is limited, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, ice cream, snow cones, soda and bottled water. Personal coolers are allowed. Alcohol and personal fireworks are prohibited on campus.

Pricing: FREE

 

: List of other firework celebrations all around Maryland

This Patch article lists Firework celebrations taking place this Wednesday, July 4th in Carroll County, Frederick, Oxen Hill, Annapolis, Baltimore and more…

Where/When: Various Locations

Why to go:  Celebrate Independence Day in the traditional way, with friends, family and Fireworks!

Pricing: FREE

So which show is your favorite? Is there another show you think your neighbors can't miss? Tell us in the comments.

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