Montgomery County will again host two Independence Day fireworks displays on July 4. Germantown Glory will kick off with a concert by InGratitude: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Mid-County Sparkles activities begin with a concert by The Fabulous Bel Airs. Both fireworks displays will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Germantown: Date: Friday, July 4, 2014 Time: 7:00pm Location: South Germantown Recreational Park Parking Information: Ample, free parking is available. Kensington (Mid-County): Date: Friday, July 4, 2014 Time: 7:30pm Location: Albert Einstein High School Parking Information: Since there will only be handicapped parking – no other on-site parking will be available at the school or at adjacent properties- shuttle buses will pick up passengers, beginning at 6:15 p.m., at Westfield Wheaton Metro Parking Garage adjacent to the JC Penney Department Store. Overflow parking will be available in the south parking lot by Penney’s. Low lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome at both events. Food vendors will be on site. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. The rain date for fireworks only is July 5. No shuttle service will be available on the 5th. Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with as much advance notice as possible, preferably at least three (3) full business days before the event. To request special accommodations, contact a therapeutic recreation specialist at 240-777-6870 or email rec.mainstream@montgomerycountymd.gov.

WHEN Friday, July 4, 2014, 7 – 10pm WHERE South Germantown Recreational Park, 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds CATEGORY Community Events, Holidays, Parks & Recreation AGE Kids, Teens, Adult, Family AREA Upcounty CONTACT PHONE 2407776821 COST FREE NOTE Germantown Glory at South Germantown Recreational Park, 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds: concert at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Featuring in Gratitude, a tribute to earth, wind & fire. Food vendors on site. LINK www.montgomerycountymd.gov…

WHEN Friday, July 4, 2014, 7 – 10pm WHERE Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington MD 20895 CATEGORY Community Events, Holidays, Parks & Recreation AGE Kids, Teens, Adult, Family AREA MidCounty CONTACT PHONE 2407776821 COST FREE NOTE Mid-County Sparkles at Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington: Concert at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. shuttle buses from Westfield Wheaton Plaza – JCP; no onsite parking except handicapped parking) LINK www.montgomerycountymd.gov…

Thank you, Muchas Gracias, Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer Recreation Specialist Montgomery County Recreation 4010 Randolph Rd, Room #105, Silver Spring, MD 20902 240-777-6973 direct 240-876-6419 cell 240-777-6839 En Español Elizabeth.ortega@montgomerycountymd.gov http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec]]>