Monday, July 2, 2012
Due to storm's aftermath, Montgomery County canceled its fireworks shows at Boyds and Kensington on Wednesday.
Montgomery County has canceled its popular 4th of July fireworks displays and festivities, county officials announced Monday evening. Germantown Glory fireworks at the Maryland SoccerPlex in the South Germantown Recreational Park and The Mid-County Sparkles! Fireworks display at Einstein High School in Kensington had been planned for Wednesday. The events will not be rescheduled, County Recreation Department spokeswoman Judy Stiles said. County officials cited continued disruption from Friday's severe storm. "The site at mid-county is unquestionably unsafe," Stiles told Germantown Patch. "With all the trees down and people walking, it would be very unsafe." Stiles said South Germantown Recreational Park was in better condition than …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Montgomery County and local cities host seven Independence Day celebrations.
(Updated July 2) Montgomery County has canceled its popular 4th of July fireworks displays and festivities, county officials announced Monday evening. Germantown Glory fireworks at the Maryland SoccerPlex in the South Germantown Recreational Park and The Mid-County Sparkles! Fireworks display at Einstein High School in Kensington had been planned for Wednesday. The events will not be rescheduled, County Recreation Department spokeswoman Judy Stiles said. —Tiffany Arnold, Local Editor, Germantown Patch (Original) The D.C.-metro area doesn’t disappoint residents when it comes to fireworks options celebrating the Fourth of July. Montgomery County will host two fireworks displays this year, Germantown Glory and Mid-County Sparkles. Germantown…
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Scenes from last year's Independence Day celebration at South Germantown Recreational Park. This year, festivities begin 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at South Germantown Recreational Park, 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Organizers of the Germantown Glory Fourth of July celebration anticipate 20,000 people in attendance for the food, fun and fireworks. Here are some tips to help you thoroughly enjoy the event.
If you're looking for a great firework display this Fourth of July and don't want to deal with the crowds in D.C., Montgomery County is hosting the Germantown Glory fireworks display at the South Germantown Recreational Park. Beginning at 6 p.m., Germantown Glory will offer a family-friendly evening of fun, food and fireworks. Children's activities will be available, along with food vendors offering burgers, hot dogs and ice cream. The South Germantown Driving Range will be open until 10 p.m. — another option for attendees waiting for the fireworks. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will be performing a "musical salute to America" starting at 8 p.m. and are expected to finish up around 9 p.m., when the fireworks are scheduled to start. If…
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renee smith
2:33 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
I love both above comments! And so true about the mcpd being everywhere but where they should be. No officers at the dangerous intersections with trfc lights out and the road we live on is a main county road that still has dangerous debris everywhere. I'm starting to believe the rumors that Mont county has a lot of "" fraud & abuse "" within its gov. It's just a matter of time before the county … more ›