Independence Day in Baltimore, MD

The Lenore Blog has everything — events, food, and activities — you need to celebrate Independence Day. Spend your 4th of July watching the fireworks, enjoying a delicious meal, or soaking up the sun. Head to your favorite park in Baltimore, play a game of billiards in our game room, and grill a steak or two out on our deck this Independence Day. We hope that you have a fantastic 4th of July!

Events

Baltimore is one of the best places to celebrate the 4th of July. Visit Maryland is the best site to go to for Independence Day events all across the state. One of our favorite events coming to Baltimore on the 4th is Baltimore’s Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration. The description for the event reads, “Commemorate Independence Day with live music and celebratory fireworks in the heart of downtown Baltimore. The event will showcase music by U.S. Navy Band starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater on Pratt and Light Streets. At 9:30 p.m., the multicolored fireworks show, choreographed to patriotic and contemporary music, can be viewed from several locations downtown and in the surrounding neighborhoods of Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Canton and Harbor East.  In case of severe weather, the fireworks show would take place July 5, 2017.” Click the links to learn more about this event and other events coming to the Baltimore, MD area.

Food

Tomato, Avocado, Zucchini Noodle Salad from Lively Table

Make something light for your Independence Day meal. Use zucchini to made the noodles and toss together grape tomatoes, green onion, avocado, and crumbled feta cheese to complete the salad. Mix together red wine vinegar, olive oil, water, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make a light, delicious dressing.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake from Inside Bru Crew Life

This casserole is an easy bake on Independence Day. Use penne pasta, cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions to make it. Pair it with a light salad — like the tomato, avocado, zucchini noodle salad above — to balance out the meal.

Activities

Spend the 4th of July soaking up the sun! Head to your favorite pool in Baltimore, MD for a relaxing swim or play one of these fantastic outdoor games from Brit + Co. We think that lawn scrabble, a DIY pinata, bean bag toss, and water balloon spoon races all sound like great ways to spend your 4th of July. Click the link to learn more.

Are there any 4th of July events coming to the area that we should know about? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading our post!