GET THERE
What: Independence Day Celebration
When: Tuesday, July 4, 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive
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, 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 by the Rockville Concert Band at 6 p.m. and country artist Shane Gamble at 7 p.m., and a fabulous 20-minute fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. There is no rain date. The entertainment and fireworks can be viewed from the park grounds. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and food and beverage.
To prepare for the celebration, the Rockville Dog Park at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park will be closed from 7 a.m. on Monday, July 3 until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5. The fireworks safety zone, which includes the football fields, tennis courts, playground and parking lots, will be closed from noon on Monday, July 3-Tuesday, July 4. There will be limited access to other parts of the park from Saturday, July 1-Tuesday, July 4.
Parking will be available in lots on Shady Grove and Gaither roads and Piccard Drive, near the park. Rockville police will guide traffic to and from the designated lots before and after the event.
Find a full schedule, parking maps and more at www.rockvillemd.gov/independenceday or call 240-314-8620.