Culture and Recreation

Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks in King Farm

Public Information Office

April 27, 2017
4:29 pm

Make plans to celebrate July Fourth with family and friends at the city’s annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday, July 4.

Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration is held annually at the 26-acre Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm, which offers easy access and ample free parking, with convenient exits within a short walk of fireworks viewing areas.

The celebration includes live music at 6 p.m. and a fabulous 20-minute-long fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. There is no rain date.

Please note that the tennis courts, playground and Rockville Dog Park at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park will be closed from dusk on Sunday, July 2 through 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5.

For parking and general information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/independenceday, email specialevents@rockvillemd.gov or call 240-314-8620.

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