Category: Events

4th of July Event List for East Baltimore Co


Independence Day events are back after many were canceled in 2020.
Here is a list of parades, fireworks and festivals in eastern Baltimore County over this weekend. If we missed any, please email us at eastbaltco@gmail.com

Friday, July 2 to Sunday, July 4
Dundalk Heritage Fair
Heritage Park
2717 Playfield Street, Dundalk MD, 21222
The Heritage Fair will include music, food, beer garden, rides, games and arts and crafts. Tickets are $10 per person and children under 12 are free.
Time: Friday, July 2, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 3 noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 4 noon to 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 3
PARADE-Dundalk Independence Day Parade
The 87th Annual Parade will start in the Logan Village Shopping Center to the Dundalk Shopping Center and End on Liberty Parkway.
Time: 8:15 p.m.

PARADE-Kingsville, Maryland Independence Day Parade
The Kingsville Parade begins at Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department, processing down Bradshaw Rd to Jerusalem Rd, ending at St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Time: 10:50 a.m.

FIREWORKS-Wilson Point
On a barge off of Wilson Point
Middle River, Maryland 21220
Time: 9:10 p.m.
Rain date: None

Monday, July 5
FIREWORKS-Dundalk—Grange Elementary School
2000 Church Road
Dundalk, Maryland 21222
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Rain date: July 6

The Fullerton Fireworks were canceled for the second year in a row but the committee is hopeful for a 2022 return.

No Ride Vendors at Dundalk Heritage Fair


The Dundalk Heritage Association announced that the ride vendor scheduled for this weekend’s Heritage Fair will not be able to attend as a result of COVID-19. Alternative entertainment will be provided. Here is a statement they released:

“Due to repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heritage Fair amusement ride vendor will not be able to participate in the 2021 Heritage Fair. However, we have secured two inflatable obstacle courses for the kids from Astro Jump: a 45 ft. Adrenaline Rush Next Generation Obstacle Course and a 70 ft. Vertical Rush Extreme Nuclear Obstacle Challenge”

Dundalk Heritage Fair To Return in 2021


The Dundalk Heritage Fair is returning in 2021. After being forced into a virtual event in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, the fair will return Friday, July 2; Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 at its Heritage Park site in Old Dundalk.

The main concert acts include the Mahoney Brothers on Friday, July 2 at 8 p.m.; Crack the Sky on Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m.; Beginnings on Sunday, July 4 at 8 p.m. There will be many other performers including Dean Crawford & The Dunn Rivers Band, Chesapeake Sons, Gene Vincentt and many many more.

The fair will include food, beer garden, rides, games and arts and crafts. Tickets are $10 per person and children under 12 are free.

It was announced that all three Independence Day Events will return as the Dundalk Independence Day Parade will return, Saturday, July 3 at 8 a.m. and the Dundalk Fireworks will be held Monday, July 5 after 9 p.m. at the North Point Government Center; along with the Fair. The parade and fireworks were moved off their traditional July 4th dates to not conflict with Sunday morning and evening church services.

For more information, go to the Dundalk Heritage Fair website

Martin State Airport to Hold Aircraft Tours


The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Air Power History Tour will once again visit Middle River at Martin State Airport, 701 Wilson Point Road, beginning Monday through Wednesday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aircraft on the tour will include a B-29, P-51, PT-13 and a T-6. They are offering rides to the public in the morning and are open for tours in the afternoon. Masks and social distancing is required inside the aircraft.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 11 to 17 and children 10 under are free. Tickets will be sold onsite. For more information, go to mdairmuseum.org

Weber’s Strawberry Festival to be Held in Parkville


Weber’s Farm 5th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 5 & Sunday, June 6 at 2526 Proctor Lane in Parkville.

Tickets for entry into the event are now available for purchase. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Register early, space is limited!
Admission, $6 per person, is required for anyone attending the festival who is 2 years old and older. Under 2 years old are free.

The event will include live music, food trucks, barnyard animals, and other activities.

For more details about the Strawberry Festival and to purchase tickets please visit the Strawberry Festival ticketing page:

Independence Day Parades Returning to Kingsville & Dundalk


It appears the 4th of July will return to some normalcy as Dundalk and Kingsville will hold their annual Independence Day parades again.

Kingsville canceled its parade in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 and Dundalk altered its parade into a caravan parade around the Dundalk area. Both will be back, but will return on Saturday, July 3 to avoid a conflict with early morning church services.

“Your Dundalk Independence Day Parade is so excited to have our traditional Parade this year we can not wait,” said a statement on the Dundalk Independence Day Parade Facebook page.

Members of the Dundalk parade committee held a Easter Bunny Parade on April 3. This will mark the 86th year of the Dundalk Independence Day Parade.

There has been no official statement on the Kingsville Independence Day Parade social media page, but Councilman David Marks attended the group’s meeting and released a statement.

“The Kingsville Independence Day Parade will return! I was pleased to join community leaders last night who are planning the event, scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd,” Marks said on Wednesday, April 28.

The Dundalk Independence Day Parade is looking for donations.

Not all events are back to normal for July 4th. The Fullerton Fireworks canceled its firework display for the second year in a row. There has been no official decision on the Heritage Fair or the Dundalk Fireworks. A virtual Heritage Fair was held in 2020.

Fullerton Fireworks Canceled Again in 2021


For the second straight year, the Fullerton Fireworks have been canceled as a result of COVID-19.

The 4th of July Firework Display is held at the fields of Fullerton Elementary School. They released an official statement on their Facebook page about the cancellation and plans to return in 2022.

“Due to COVID restrictions we are unable to have our July 4th Celebration,” said a statement on the group’s Facebook page.

“We will be back in 2022 with an all day celebration Sponsored by Jerry’s Toyota starting at noon with music and food. See you then.”

The group was hopeful in mid March that the Fullerton Fireworks could be held, but made the cancellation on April 17th.

All of the local public parades, fireworks displays and festivals were canceled in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. There is hope as Dundalk and Kingsville announced that their parades will return this July.

Lighted Boat Parade Comes to Dundalk Waterways


The Dundalk area is having a holiday parade on the water as Bear Creek’s first annual Lighted Boat Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. This event is presented and organized by Bear Creek Sailing Association and hosted by the Hard Yacht Cafe.

There has been a similar lighted boat parade in Middle River for the past two decades.

Boaters that want to participate in the parade are encouraged to register their boat at http://bearcreeksailing.com.

The parade will start at the Hard Yacht Cafe, located at 8500 Cove Road, and check-in is at 5 p.m.

This event can also be watched from one of the many parks, bridges, restaurants, homes or clubs along the parade route such as Inverness Park, the Wise Avenue Bridge and Watersedge Park.

2020 Holiday Schedule for East Baltimore County


Here is a limited list of 2020 Holiday Events in Eastern Baltimore County. Many events have been canceled as a result of COVID-19. Many of these events require masks and follow social distancing rules. If there is an event missing please contact us at eastbaltco@gmail.com

Now to Sunday, Jan. 3
Holiday Train Garden at White Marsh VFC
General admission is Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday through Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Private scheduled Admission is from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. To schedule an appointment go to https://calendly.com/wmvfc/15min?month=2020-11

COVID policies are in place to help provide a safe and enjoyable visit. The train garden is located at 10331 Philadelphia Road, White Marsh, Maryland 21162.

Sunday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Santa and Wise Avenue VFC to Tour Dundalk
The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company (WAVFC) announced on its website a schedule of their annual tradition of bringing Santa around on the Fire Engine onto Dundalk neighborhood streets. The Santa/Fire Engine tour will run from Friday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 22 starting at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 5 p.m.
Middle River Lighted Boat Parade
The Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats will kick off the Holiday Season by lighting up Middle River area with the best display of boats in the area on Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dundalk Community Tree Lighting
The Eastern Regional Lions Club is hosting the Dundalk Community Tree Lighting at Poplar Place Shopping Center at the intersection of Wise Avenue and Merritt Boulevard. Social distancing and masks are required.

Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.
Essex Tree Lighting and Open House
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River will continue its tradition of holding its annual Essex Community Tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event with social distancing and masks required.

Bear Creek’s first annual Lighted Boat Parade
The Dundalk area is having a holiday parade on the water as Bear Creek’s first annual Lighted Boat Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. This event is presented and organized by Bear Creek Sailing Association and hosted by the Hard Yacht Cafe.
Boaters that want to participate in the parade are encouraged to register their boat at http://bearcreeksailing.com.

Did we miss any events?
If so, email us at eastbaltco@gmail.com

Canceled 2020 Holiday Events
THE AVENUE at White Marsh Holiday Parade
Wise Avenue VFC Train Garden
Dundalk-Patapsco-Neck-Historical-Society-Train-Garden
Dundalk Holiday Hoopla Street Fair

Santa and Wise Avenue VFC to Tour Dundalk


The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company (WAVFC) announced on its website a schedule of their annual tradition of bringing Santa around on the Fire Engine onto Dundalk neighborhood streets. The Santa/Fire Engine tour will run from Friday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 22 starting at 6 p.m.

WAVFC stated that the schedule and times are subject to change based on emergencies calls, bad weather and personnel available. Residents living on a small street/court and/or dead end, are advised to go the nearest corner to see Santa as getting in and out of those areas can be difficult when not on an emergency response.

The website has a list of the streets where Santa is scheduled to arrive but not every street is listed on the website. Residents are asked to click on each map for each day to get an approximation on Santa’s stops.

WAVFC announced in September it was canceling its 2020 train garden as a result of COVID-19.