Updated 5:40:45 PM - July 04 2016
All Scheduled Activities are still:    ON  

4th of July in Ocean City Maryland
Northside Park 127th Street
Caroline Street Downtown
Live Music and Entertainment Info

NON-TOWN Fireworks:
Seacrets on 48th Street:
                approx 9PM Notes: get there very early big crowds.
NON-Sanctioned Fireworks:  North Ocean City between 142nd Street and 99th Streets on the beach after the Town Fireworks of Northside Park.  Individuals will launch "professional" type fireworks on the beach through out the evening.   Unconfirmed event.

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Army Band’s Downrange Band performs at 8p.m. at Northside Park

And of course spectacular fireworks at 9:30 pm.    800/OC-OCEAN. 410/289-2800; 410/250-0125.

PARKING:
Come early, bring beachchairs and snacks, refreshments (no booze). Expect big crowds. Riding the bus will also be very crowded but still a good way to and from Northside Park. You will see from the map that there are many side streets near Northside Park. This is most likely where you will be parking, and expect these streets to also crowded. You might drop off your passengers near Northside Park and then seek parking.. but expect to walk back to the vehicles after the fireworks. Don't be discouraged by the anticipation of crowds... just plan ahead, and you will have a great time as we do every year. Best wishes.
 Map of Northside Park 4th of July Fireworks and Activities
Ocean City Map of Northside Park and Caroline Street 4th of July Fireworks Locations
4th of July Downtown
Concert and Fireworks on the Beach Caroline Street Beach
Downtown fireworks at it's best... nestle down on the beach with a blanket or beach chair and snacks and enjoy an exciting concert followed by colorful fireworks illuminating the sky, the beach, and ocean.
Concert approx. 8 pm; fireworks at 9:30 pm. 800/OC-OCEAN; 410/289-2800; 410/250-0125.
South End of Town
July 4th Concert and
Fireworks on the Beach
8 – 9:30 p.m. The Regan Years Band
9:30 p.m. Fireworks
 
 
Map of Caroline Street 4th of July Activities
PARKING INLET LOT:
THERE WILL BE AN ALL DAY
FEE OF $50 AT THE INLET
PARKING LOT 4TH OF JULY.
Come early, bring beachchairs and snacks, refreshments (no booze). Expect big crowds. Riding the bus will also be VERY crowded but still a good way to and from Caroline Street. With the addition of the new Park and Ride located on Route 50 just west of the Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge (RT 50 Bridge), the new Ocean City Park and Ride offers 710 parking spaces. You may also try parking in the vacinity of 15th Street and north to 28th Street, and taking the Boardwalk Trolley south to Caroline Street. There is also parking at * Ocean City Convention Center, 40 St. and Coastal Hwy (walk out to Coastal Hwy to bus stop)
* Public Safety Building, 65th Street
* Ocean City Municipal Parking Lot, 100th Street on Coastal Hwy

 

Those who prefer to spend their July 4th on the south end of town can enjoy Ocean City's famous Boardwalk with its bright lights, wonderful food and family fun. Bring your beach chair or blanket and claim a spot on the North Division Street beach.

Of course, Ocean City's famous Boardwalk is just steps away and offers visitors to the beach festivities a wonderful selection of food and fun. Pizza, hamburgers, french fries, fried chicken, pit beef, seafood, funnel cakes, ice cream and many more delicious treats are available from Boardwalk vendors.

Parking is extremely limited at both locations, so riding the bus is recommended. From Rt. 50 just across the bridge, shuttle bus service will be available at the Ocean City Park & Ride lot where free parking is available. The shuttle bus service from the Ocean City Park and Ride, travels across the bridge into Ocean City to S. Division Street. At the end of the fireworks display, you can return to S. Division Street, board the express service bus and return to your vehicle at the Ocean City Park & Ride. Shuttle bus fare is $1; parking is free.

July 4th park and ride locations also are located in Ocean City at the Ocean City Convention Center at 40th Street, Gold Coast Mall at 112th Street, Ocean Plaza Mall at 94th Street and the Public Safety Building at 65th Street, with bus service available all day at the regular price of $2.

Parking at Northside Park is restricted. Some parking will be available stadium-style on Jamaica Avenue. If planning on visiting the festivities in the early evening, use the bus service; parking is usually difficult to find in the general area of the park by 6 p.m.

Boaters should note that the Route 50 bridge will be closed to boat traffic from 10:35 p.m. to 11:35 p.m. on the evening of the Fourth.

For more information about Ocean City's Fourth of July celebrations, call the Ocean City Public Relations Office at (410) 289-2800; the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department, (410) 250-0125; toll-free 1-800-OC OCEAN.



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