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Monday, July 03, 2006

Celebrating 4th of July, Baltimore Style

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We might go up Federal Hill, enjoy the sight and scent of the fireworks, and then go to a bar afterwards. Let me know if you'd like to come! :)
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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND FIREWORKS
AT BALTIMORE'S INNER HARBOR

The skies above Baltimore will be illuminated by some of the most amazing fireworks ever viewed in the region. Baltimore's Fourth of July Celebration presented by Maryland Army National Guard includes street performers to delight visitors during the day and sizzling music performances at night to dazzle guests on Tuesday, July 4. The day starts with a myriad of street performers taking center stage from noon to 4 p.m. at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater located at Light and Pratt streets. American roots duo Double Edge kicks off the evening entertainment with their full quintet sound at 5:30 p.m. followed by top 40 band Radiant with everything from jazz to top 40 dance to country at 7 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., the spectacular fireworks display, choreographed to music, culminates the day.

Also, the Top of the World Observation Level offers extended hours for a bird's eye view of the Fourth of July fireworks from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children 3-12. Top of the World is located on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center at 401 East Pratt Street. For more information, call 410-837-VIEW or visit www.viewbaltimore.org.

The holiday fireworks can be viewed from several locations in downtown and beyond including Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Canton and Rash Field. Everyone can bring radios to listen to the live simulcast on MIX 106.5.

In addition, the Baltimore Beach Volleyball Tournament is held Tuesday, July 4 at 2 p.m. at the Inner Harbor's Rash Field located on Key Highway. Men, women, and co-ed teams as well as singles are invited to register from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Also, participants can register at www.baltimorebeach.com or call 410-752-4805. The tournament is produced by Baltimore Beach in cooperation with the City of Baltimore Recreation & Parks.

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posted by Lei @ 8:18 AM  

2 Comments:

  • At 6/29/2007 11:54 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Any idea of how crowded it gets in Federal Hill Park for the 4th of July celebration? I was thinking about heading downtown with my wife and trying to bring a bottle of wine or something to watch with. but I'm assuming that it would be a little too crowded for a blanket and a bottle of wine. Any suggestions or comments?

     

  • At 7/01/2007 11:07 AM, Blogger Lei said…

    Federal Hill gets pretty crowded on the Fourth of July -- if you really want to go w/ a blanket and bottle of wine, you should go early. (By 6p at the latest.) Chances are that you'll be able to snag a ground spot, but it might be covered by trees, and, to see the fireworks, you'd probably have to stand up. I'd recommend going to the Baltimore Beach. The city of Baltimore also has funky rules on wine/alcohol in public places, so you might not be able to bust out the bottle. You might be able to keep the bottle in a cooler and pour the wine into plastic cups, so it looks like some sort of fruit juice.

    I hope that helps! Check out the city of Baltimore's websites, and the website for promotion of culture and the arts, too. :)

     

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