Howard County’s July 4th Fireworks

Bring a picnic or purchase food from on-site vendors. Parking is free (no VIP parking available).

Date: Thursday, July 4, 2019, 5-10pm
Fireworks after dark
Rain date: Thursday, July 5
(Fireworks Only)
Location: Columbia Lakefront
Site Map: Map of Area
Inclement weather line: 410-313-4451

Fireworks will start at dark, around 9:30 pm, weather depending.   

Note: Those wishing to place a blanket or sheet may do so beginning at 8 am on July 4. Those wishing to place a tarp on the grass may do so beginning at 3 pm. Placement of tarps and chairs must wait until 3 pm in order to protect the grass. For more information on your tarp, contact the Columbia Association at 410-312-6330. No boats are permitted on the lake July 3-5. We encourage all attendees to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion. Little Patuxent Parkway will be closed at approximately 7 pm and is not to be reopened until the conclusion of the fireworks.

Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lots at the mall or off of Wincopin Circle.