Fireworks ov Ft. McHenry Official U.S. Navy photograph

Fourth of July fireworks over Ft. McHenry. (courtesy U.S. Navy)

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Celebrate Independence Day at the Inner Harbor

Press Release

Greater Baltimore’s biggest Fourth of July celebration returns to the Inner Harbor!  Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Ports America Chesapeake takes place Monday, July 4, 2016 from 7 to 10pm at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with live music and celebratory fireworks. At 7pm, audiences can enjoy live music from the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers as they perform contemporary hits from the Inner Harbor Amphitheater at Pratt and Light streets.  At 9:30pm, the sky above the Inner Harbor lights up with a fireworks show, choreographed to patriotic, contemporary music. The display is produced by fireworks company Pyrotecnico.  The holiday fireworks can be viewed from several locations downtown and surrounding areas including Federal Hill, Locust Point, Fell’s Point, Canton and Harbor East. Support for Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration is provided by Ports America Chesapeake, BGE, GEICO, Visit Baltimore, Waterfront Partnership, Amtrak and Fox45. 

Visitors can make a day of their holiday downtown by going to nearby attractions, restaurants and retailers. Top of the World Observation Level offers the Picnic at the Top on Monday, July 4, 2016 from 7pm to 10pm.  Visitors can take in the 360-degree view of Baltimore and the vibrant fireworks display.  Family-fun activities and food & beverages will be available.  Tickets cost $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 3-12.  To purchase tickets, visit www.picnicatthetop.eventbrite.com. Top of the World Observation Level is located on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center at 401 East Pratt Street.  For more information, visit www.viewbaltimore.org.

In addition, Baltimore Beach Volleyball holds its annual “Hat Draw” Tournament on Monday, July 4, 2016 from noon to 7pm with walk-up registration beginning at 10am.  The tournament takes place at the Inner Harbor’s Rash Field, located on Light Street and Key Highway.  Men, women, co-ed teams and singles are invited to participate in the event.  Cost is $25 per person in advance, $32 at the door.  Proceeds from the tournament benefit Sail Baltimore, a non-profit providing a program of visiting ships & maritime events.  For more information or to register ahead of time, visit www.baltimorebeach.com/hatdraw/.  For more information on Sail Baltimore visit www.sailbaltimore.org.

The Baltimore Office of Promotion &The Arts is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which serves as Baltimore City’s arts council, film office, and events agency. By producing large-scale events such as Light City, Artscape and the Baltimore Book Festival, and providing funding and support to artists, arts programs and organizations across the city, BOPA’s goal is to make Baltimore a more vibrant and creative city.

For more information on Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Ports America Chesapeake, visit www.promotionandarts.org or call 410-752-8632.