SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Cooling centers are available across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties as Southern Maryland prepares for several days of dangerous heat and humidity heading into the July 4 weekend.

Forecasters are calling for temperatures to climb sharply by midweek, with the hottest stretch expected Wednesday through Saturday. Highs are forecast to reach the mid-90s to near 100 degrees in Calvert County, upper 90s to 105 degrees in Charles County and upper 90s to near 102 degrees in St. Mary’s County. Thunderstorms are possible over the holiday weekend, but dangerous heat remains the primary concern.

Residents are urged to drink water frequently, spend time in air-conditioned spaces, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the afternoon, check on seniors and neighbors and never leave children or pets in vehicles.

Anyone experiencing signs of heat illness, including confusion, fainting, chest pain, difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness, should call 911.

Calvert County Cooling Centers

Calvert Library locations listed as cooling centers include:

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick

Fairview Branch, 8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Owings

Twin Beaches Branch, 4100 5th Street, North Beach

Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons

Community centers listed include:

Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach

Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland

Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick

Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby

Water is available at all listed Calvert locations.

Charles County Cooling Centers

Charles County cooling locations include:

Department of Community Services, 8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco

Nanjemoy Community Center, 4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy

Richard R. Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles Street, La Plata

Lifestyles Center, 10453 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains

Charles County library locations listed as cooling centers include La Plata, P.D. Brown, Potomac and Waldorf West branches.

The Lifestyles Center is listed as open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Mary’s County Cooling Centers

St. Mary’s County library locations listed as cooling centers include Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park branches.

Senior centers listed include:

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Loffler Senior Activity Center

Northern Senior Activity Center

Additional St. Mary’s County cooling locations include:

St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills

Three Oaks Center, 46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park

Robert Myers Center, Sheriff Miedzinski Way, Lexington Park

St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen and Three Oaks Center are listed as open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Robert Myers Center is listed as open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Residents should check local government websites and social media pages for updated cooling center hours and availability before traveling. The Local Homelessness Coalition also advises residents seeking shelter assistance to contact their local coordinated entry access point.

Residents can also check the latest local forecast anytime at TheBayNet.com/weather before heading out, especially as heat, humidity and storm chances change throughout the week.

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MARYLAND (WBFF) — Marylanders won’t have to wait until July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.

Communities across the state are hosting fireworks displays, festivals, concerts and family-friendly events leading up to the Fourth of July, with many continuing through the holiday weekend as the nation marks America’s 250th anniversary.

Here’s a look at some of the celebrations happening around Maryland.

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Baltimore Metro: Sunday, June 28

Hereford Independence Day Parade & Fireworks

• Time: Parade at 6 p.m.; festival at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
• Where: Parade begins on Mount Carmel Road, heads north on York Road and ends at Bunker Hill Road. Fireworks at Hereford High School.
• Rain date: June 29

Baltimore Metro: Friday, July 3

Glen Burnie Fireworks

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Where: Saw Mill Park

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Star-Spangled 250

• Time: Evening performance
• Where: Oregon Ridge
• Details: Patriotic concert featuring the “1812 Overture” with a fireworks finale. Tickets required.

Baltimore Metro: Saturday, July 4

92nd annual Dundalk Parade

• Time: Begins at 8:15 a.m.
• Where: The parade starts at the Logan Village Shopping Center.
• Details: It’s the longest continually running parade in Maryland!

Baltimore Inner Harbor Celebration

• Time: Live entertainment from 4-9:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Waterfront Promenade
• Details: Performances by the Navy Band Commodores, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Wordsmith.

Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival

• Time: 1-10 p.m.
• Where: Middle Branch Park
• Details: Free festival featuring live music, children’s activities, art experiences and waterfront views of the city’s fireworks.

Park & Relax at the Baltimore Museum of Industry

• Time: 6-10 p.m.
• Details: Waterfront viewing party with live jazz, face painting and fireworks. Tickets required.

Catonsville Independence Day Celebration

• Time: Parade at 3 p.m.; Family Fun Fest at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Parade on Frederick Road; fireworks at Catonsville High School.
• Rain date: July 5

Dundalk Fireworks Spectacular

• Time: Festivities begin in the evening; fireworks around 9:15 p.m.
• Where: North Point Government Center
• Details: Live music, carnival rides, food vendors and family activities.
• Rain date: July 5

Fullerton Fireworks Celebration & Music Festival

• Time: Food and music begin at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Fullerton Park
• Details: Free admission.
• Rain date: July 11

Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Where: Fireworks launched from the Middle River 6-knot zone.

Towson Fireworks

• Time: Dusk (approximately 9:10-9:30 p.m.)
• Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy

Baltimore Metro: Sunday, July 5

Kingsville Fireworks

• Time: Parking opens at 5:30 p.m.; festivities begin at 6 p.m.; fireworks around 9-9:15 p.m.
• Where: Mount Vista Park

Havre de Grace Celebration

• Time: Parade at 2 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Concord Point Park and Susquehanna River waterfront.

Central Maryland: Wednesday, July 1

Queen Anne’s County Fireworks & Family Fun Celebration

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Where: Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center, Kent Narrows
• Details: Kids zone, live music and fireworks.
• Rain date: July 2

Central Maryland: Friday, July 3

Mount Airy Fireworks

• Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.; festivities begin at 5 p.m.; fireworks around 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Mount Airy Fireman’s Carnival Grounds

Taneytown Fireworks

• Time: 6-10 p.m.
• Where: Taneytown Memorial Park

Central Maryland: Saturday, July 4

Frederick’s 4th

• Time: Noon until dusk
• Where: Baker Park
• Details: Entertainment, rides, food vendors and fireworks.

Carroll County Farm Museum

• Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks at sundown.
• Where: Westminster
• Details: Live music, food and the county’s largest fireworks display.

Sykesville Let Freedom Ring Parade

• Time: 10 a.m.
• *Where: Historic Main Street

Capital Region: Saturday, July 4

Annapolis Independence Day Celebration

• Time: Parade at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Annapolis and Spa Creek

Howard County Celebration

• Time: 5-10 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Columbia Lakefront

Rockville Independence Day Celebration

• Time: 7-10 p.m.
• Where: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park

Upper Montgomery County Fireworks

• Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.
• Where: Poolesville Soccer Fields

Eastern Shore: Friday, July 3

Rock Hall Fireworks Over the Harbor

• Where: Rock Hall Harbor
• Details: Parade, midway games and fireworks.

Berlin Fireworks

• Time: Dusk
• Where: Heron Park

Eastern Shore: Saturday, July 4

Ocean City Fireworks

• Where: Downtown Beach and Northside Park
• Details: Music and fireworks at two locations.

Red, White & BOOM

• *Time: Activities begin at 5 p.m.; fireworks around 9 p.m.
• *Where: Salisbury

Southern Maryland: Friday, July 3

Chesapeake Beach Fireworks

• Time: Dusk
• Where: Waterfront and Fishing Creek Bridge

St. Mary’s Freedom Fest

• Where: St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
• Details: Free event featuring live entertainment, vendors, kids activities and fireworks.

Southern Maryland: Saturday, July 4

Charles County Fairgrounds Celebration

• Time: 3-10 p.m.
• Where: La Plata
• Details: Live music, food, family activities and fireworks.

More Fourth of July Celebrations (No Fireworks)

• Bel Air Independence Day Parade – July 4 at 6 p.m.
• B&O Railroad Museum’s 250th All-American Bash – July 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Cape St. Claire Parade – July 4 at 10 a.m.
• Eastport Parade – July 4 at 9 a.m.
• Galesville July Fourth Parade – July 4 from 1-4 p.m.
• Severna Park Parade – July 4 at 10 a.m.
• West Annapolis Bike Parade – July 4 at 10:30 a.m.
• River Hill Independence Day Parade – July 4 at 9 a.m.

Planning to attend?

Many communities expect large crowds and limited parking. Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early, allow extra travel time and check individual event websites or social media pages for weather updates, parking information and any last-minute schedule changes.

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