250th Events
on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Few places celebrate Independence Day quite like Maryland's Eastern Shore.
This year, communities across Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties are marking the holiday with waterfront fireworks, hometown parades, live music, and Chesapeake Bay traditions.
Kent County Events
Juneteenth Exhibition "What Does Freedom Look Like"
Location: Chestertown Visitor's Center
Date: June 19th - July 6th
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Fireworks over Rock Hall Harbor
Location: Rock Hall Harbor
Date: July 3rd, 2026
Time: 8:30PM - 9:30PM
43rd Annual Flat Five Foot Race
Location: S. Main Street Rock Hall
Date: July 4th, 2026
Time: 8AM
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Rock Hall 4th of July Parade
Location: Downtown Rock Hall
Date: July 4th, 2026
Time: 10AM
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Kent County Waterman's Day & Boat Docking Contest
Location: Rock Hall Harbor
Date: July 5th, 2026
Time: 12PM - 4PM
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Queen Anne's County Events
Fourth of July Family Fun Event
Location: Queen Anne's County High School
Date: July 2nd, 2026
Time: 6PM - 9PM
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Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor's Centers Fireworks Display
Location: Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor's Center
Date: July 2nd, 2026
Time: Opens at 6PM, Fireworks begin around 9:15PM
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Notice: Parking lot will be closed sunset June 30th to sunrise on July 2nd. Free parking is available with complimentary shuttle service beginning at 6PM that will transport guests to the Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor's Center. Please plan ahead and arrive early to avoid delays.
Talbot County Events
Easton 4th of July Carnival
Location: Waterside Village at Easton Shopping Center, Easton Parkway (rt. 322) and St. Michaels Rd.
Date: June 24th - July 4th, 2026
Time: 6pm - 10pm
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Oxford Fireworks on the "Strand"
Location: The Strand (riverside street along the Tred Avon River)
Date: July 3rd, 2026
Time: Dusk
Downtown Easton's 4th of July Sidewalk Sale
Location: Downtown Easton
Date: July 4th, 2026
Time: 8AM - 12PM
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St. Michaels Children's Parade
Location: 201 E. Chestnut St., St. Michaels, MD
Date: July 4th, 2026
Time: 10AM - 12PM
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St. Michaels Big Band Night & Fireworks
Date: July 5th, 2026
Location: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Fireworks begin around 9:30PM
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