This celebration is one of the oldest in the nation.  Takoma Park is an artsy Colonial House in Silver Spring with July 4th Decorationsenclave with tree lined avenues and Victorian Homes, the perfect setting for an annual patriotic Independence Day parade.  This celebration is one of the oldest in the nation and the Takoma Park Community has had 121 years of practice!

On Monday July 4th 2011, enjoy what people living in Silver Spring and Takoma Park have have been enjoying for the past 121 years.   This will be the 122nd annual Takoma Park 4th of July Celebration. 

Parade
The parade starts at 10:00 am beginning at Carroll & Ethan Allen Avenues, follows Carroll Avenue towards DC, crosses over to Maple Avenue along Carroll Street, then returns along Maple Avenue.

Community BBQ - 12:00 to 6:00 pm
Front Railing of House decorated for July 4th East Silver SpringHosted by Steve Francis - Lincoln and Maple Avenues

Wiffleball Tournament - 2:30 pm
Sponsered by Takoma Park Recreation Department
Lee Jordan Field - Takoma Park Middle School

Evening Program and Fireworks - Starts at 7:00 pm
Takoma Park Middle School - 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, Md 20912     

Master of Ceremonies: Howard Kohn
Joe Uehlein and the U-Liners
Announcement of Parade Winners
Acro-Airs
Greetings from the Mayor - Bruce Williams
Takoma Park Community Concert Band
Drawing for Raffle Prizes
National Anthem - David Goettee

                                               Fireworks at 9:30 pm by Bay fireworks!

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3 Comments on Have an Old Fashioned Hometown 4th of July Celebration in Takoma Park, Maryland

JUL
01
2011
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This has got to be one of the best celebrations simply because it has been going on for so long!  I can tell you are proud of your community and rightfully so.

Share photos with us of the celebration.  It would be fun to see.
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I love that there is a wiffleball tournament! :-) Sounds like that it will be a great celebration. Have fun!
11:30pm • #2
JUL
02
2011
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The 122nd annual. Wow!! It's been a while since I played wiffleball. What a great way to celebrate the 4th of July.
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