How will you celebrate America's birthday? Whether you prefer your Independence Day celebrations large or small, you're sure to find one you like on our comprehensive regional list.

WASHINGTON — How will you celebrate America’s birthday?

Many people enjoy the laid-back fun of a neighborhood parade, while others crowd into downtown D.C. year after year to see one of the best fireworks shows in the nation.

Whether you prefer your Independence Day celebrations large or small, you’re sure to find one you like on our comprehensive regional list.

All events are free and scheduled to take place on July 4, unless otherwise noted. Most are also weather-dependent.

D.C.

MARYLAND

Calvert County The fireworks display in Solomons is scheduled to start between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.



Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Over the Bay in Chesapeake Beach are scheduled to blast off June 30.



Howard County Head to the Columbia Lakefront for fireworks after dark. There will be live music and food vendors, too.



Frederick County Frederick’s annual 4th of July celebration in Baker Park includes fireworks.



St. Mary’s County Hollywood will have live music, carnival rides, food vendors and fireworks on June 30.



Washington County In Hagerstown, the fireworks at Fairgrounds Park are scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m.



Worcester County Look for concerts and fireworks shows at two locations in Ocean City.



VIRGINIA

Alexandria Alexandria will celebrate the city’s 269th birthday and the 242nd birthday of America with fireworks and more on July 7.



Arlington County Long Bridge Park in Arlington will be open to those who want to view the National Mall fireworks, but there will be no special activities as in years past.



Charlottesville Patriotism in the Park in Charlottesville includes live music, kids activities, a chicken fingers-eating contest, and fireworks.



City of Fairfax A parade, evening show and fireworks are all part of the July Fourth celebration in the City of Fairfax.



Falls Church In Falls Church, get ready for food trucks, live music and fireworks at George Mason High School.



Fauquier County Warrenton Town Limits on June 29 includes fireworks and activities for the whole family.



Prince William County The Potomac Nationals will have a pregame buffet and postgame fireworks. Buffet tickets are a $10 add-on to a ticket in any seating section, and kids 5 and younger are free with an adult ticket.



Spotsylvania County The Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular 2018 is scheduled for June 30.



DELAWARE