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July 4th Celebrations in Ocean City
Whether you want to celebrate among the throngs of tourists or find something more locally focused, there are plenty of options for you and your family this July 4.
Ocean City:
The marquee Worcester County locale is offering two simultaneous fireworks displays on Tuesday, July 4. One display will occur at Northside Park at 125th Street and the other will occur on the south end of the Boardwalk with parking available at the inlet parking lot.
Both fireworks displays will begin at 9:30 p.m. At Northside Park on 125th Street, festivities will commence at 8 p.m. with DJ Knappy and Gizmo.
The soccer field and walking path on the northwest side of the park will be closed from viewing due to safety precautions.
On the Boardwalk, the U.S. Army band Downrange will perform onstage at Caroline Street at 7 p.m., followed by DJ Kutt.
The celebrations are free to attend, but parking will increase to $5 per hour at the inlet parking lot.
In-town bus services will be available from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. and the West Ocean City Park and Ride to Dorchester Street and St. Louis Avenue route will be available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
For those looking to party all day long, they can check out the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at Fish Tales on 22nd Street, which will start at noon in their south parking lot. Anyone over 18 years old is eligible for the contest that will pay out $1,000 and a trophy to the winner.
To register, visit the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop or Fish Tales Small Bar. A registration fee of $10 is required to hold a contestant’s spot and waiver must be signed.
Ocean Pines:
The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host a nearly four-hour celebration at Veterans Memorial Park off Route 589 and Cathell Road on Tuesday, July 4.
The event will kick off at 5 p.m. and is expected to wrap up at 8:45 p.m., with fireworks lighting off at roughly 9:15 p.m. The evening will include carnival games, dry slides and a bounce house for children. Also on hand will be live music, food and drink vendors.
Children’s wristbands are $10 and give admission to all slides and bounce houses, but general admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be available near the Ocean Pines Library and Taylor Bank. Police will close Ocean Parkway from Manklin Creek Road to Offshore Lane about 30 minutes before the fireworks.
Berlin:
The Town of Berlin will be holding its annual fireworks celebration at Heron Park on Monday, July 3, giving anyone who can’t get their fill of fireworks in just one day a chance to fit in other July 4 activities. The fireworks will start at dusk — roughly 9:15 p.m. — at the park located at 10009 Old Ocean City Road.
The town is still accepting sponsors for the event. Those interested can find more information on the Town of Berlin’s official Facebook page.
Snow Hill:
For those experiencing fireworks withdrawals after the big shows are said and done, the Town of Snow Hill will offer a free fireworks display and celebration on Friday, July 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sturgis Park off Route 12 by the Pocomoke River.
