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THE PALISADES Tuesday at 11, a parade with bands, vintage cars and other units starts at MacArthur Boulevard and Whitehaven Parkway NW and follows MacArthur to Palisades Recreation Center, at Sherier and Dana places NW, wh ere a family picnic, with moon bounces and entertainment, continues through the afternoon. 202-363-7441.
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ANNAPOLIS Tuesday noon to 5, an open house with living history portrayals, children's activities and food vendors; readings of the Declaration of Independence at 1 and 3. Sponsored by the Historic Annapolis Foundation at William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George St. 410-267-7619.
ANNAPOLIS Tuesday, a parade through downtown streets at 6, a concert by the U.S. Naval Academy Concert Band at 8 and fireworks over the harbor at 9:15. Free parking with shuttles at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Rowe Boulevard. 410-263-1183.
ARNOLD Saturday, the Rob Levit Trio at 6:30, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra at 8, followed by a 20-minute fireworks display at dusk. Siegert Field, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Pkwy. 410-269-1132.
BALTIMORE Tuesday starting at noon, entertainment by street performers through the afternoon; concerts by Double Edge at 5:30 and Radiant at 7; fireworks over the harbor at 9:30. At Harborplace Amphitheatre, Pratt and Light streets. 877-225-8466.
BALTIMORE Tuesday 7 to 11 p.m., Waterfront Jazz and Arts Festival, with music by Kim Jordan, Project Natale, Urban Groove and others. At Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Ave. 410-396-7900.
BOWIE Tuesday, concerts by the Reagan Years at 4:30, 6:30 and 8; fireworks at 9:15. Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr. 301-809-3011.
COCKEYSVILLE Monday and Tuesday at 8, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs "Star Spangled Spectacular," with music by Copland, Bernstein, Sousa, Gould and other works, including Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overture, followed by fireworks. In advance $15, ages 12 and younger $7; at gate, $17 and $8. Parking $8 in advance, $10 at gate. At Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., at Exit 20-B off Interstate 83. 410-783-8000.
COLLEGE PARK Tuesday at 7, a concert by the Daryl Davis Band, followed by fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by the City of College Park at Parking Lot 1 on the University of Maryland campus. 301-864-8877.
COLUMBIA Tuesday, a family festival with food vendors and entertainment begins at 2, followed by fireworks at 9:30. At Lake Kittamaqundi, on Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia's Town Center. 410-740-4545.
FORT WASHINGTON July 8 at 7, a concert by the National Concert Band of America and Fort Washington Community Choir. At Fort Washington Park, 13551 Fort Washington Rd., Fort Washington. 301-763-4600.
FREDERICK Tuesday starting at noon, entertainment on four stages by Brian Howe, Great Train Robbery, Jamie O'Neal and others; chili cook-off; pie-eating contest; children's activities; food vendors; fireworks at dusk. At Baker Park, Bentz and Second streets. 301-228-2844.
