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Fireworks, Concert Highlight Gaithersburg’s 4th of July Celebration

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Fireworks, Concert Highlight Gaithersburg’s 4th of July Celebration

Independence DayCelebrate our nation's independence with friends and family as the entire community comes together for food, music, and fireworks on Wednesday, July 4.  Gaithersburg once again presents its Independence Day Celebration at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.  Gates open at 5 p.m. 

A lively two-hour concert featuring live music by Back to Zero, a versatile band based out of Arlington, Virginia, starts at 7 p.m.  A few brief remarks from the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council will be made at 8 p.m.  The exciting fireworks display launches at dusk (approximately 9:25 p.m.).  In the event of rain, the fireworks only will be held on Thursday, July 5. 

The Montgomery County Fairgrounds is located at 16 Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg.  Walk in at Chestnut or Dalamar Streets; the Perry Parkway entrance to the Fairgrounds will be closed.  No unauthorized cars will be allowed in the Fairgrounds. Those with handicap tags or stickers will be allowed access to the Fairgrounds through the gates at the Dalamar Street entrance.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and blankets to enjoy a picnic during the event.  Food will also be sold at the celebration.  For safety reasons, the following are strictly prohibited:  alcoholic beverages, glass containers, rollerblades, skates, bikes, pets, and fireworks of any kind.

Gaithersburg's 4th of July Celebration is sponsored in part by the Montgomery County Agricultural Center. For information please call 301-258-6350 or email parksrec@gaithersburgmd.gov. 

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Dahlia, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1443

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Fourth of July events are always fun. I have some great childhood memories of some of our family traditions. What do you and Dolores usually do no the fourth of July? Have a great day my friend.

Cal

Jun 28, 2012 03:23 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Fireworks, Concert Highlight Gaithersburg’s 4th of July Celebration is an excellent community and family event!  Stay safe and enjoy the show Roy.  I'm sure you will have camera in hand-

Jun 28, 2012 03:23 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Roy - sounds like Gairherburg's Independence Day Celebration at the Montgomery County Fairgrouds is a wonderful place to celebrate July 4th! Nothing like bringing a community together with food, music and fireworks!

Jun 28, 2012 03:25 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments.  It is always good to hear from you.

Cal:  Dolores and I do not have a regular holiday schedule.  We have no family obligations so we can make last minute decisions if desired.

Daylilies, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1430

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jun 28, 2012 03:33 AM
Jeffrey Funk
eXp Realty - Windermere, FL
Broker Associate | Team Leader

Roy - The Fourth of July is such a wonderful holiday to celebrate. Looks like Gaithersburg will be celebrating with great fun for the entire family!

Enjoy your day,

Jeff

Jun 28, 2012 03:49 AM
Jennifer Chiongbian
Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Broker - NYC

Hope you have a great time at the fireworks celebration!  It's just so weird that it is smack in the middle of the week.  Does this mena businesses are closed on Thurs?

Jun 28, 2012 04:19 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I always appreciate your comments.  I hope you have big plans for your Independence Day celebrations.

Daylily, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1417

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jun 28, 2012 09:57 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Roy, I was thinking about you today as I read about all the 4th of July celebrations that will take place here in San Diego. Longwood Gardens, one of our mutually favorite places is said to have one of the most imprssiive fireworks displays and wondered if you and Delores have ever gone there to celebrate the 4th. I have seen a few photos and it did indeed seem extraordinary.
Jun 28, 2012 10:34 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No, William.  We have not seen the Independence Day fireworks at Longwood Gardens.  Everything they do is world class and it is one of our favorite places to visit.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jun 28, 2012 10:55 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I said it a few days ago... the 4th came soo quickly! :)

 

Love and light,

Laura

Jun 28, 2012 12:59 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The City of Gaithersburg announces that its Independence Day Celebration, including fireworks display, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, is cancelled. This is being done to ensure that power restoration efforts following last Friday's severe weather continue in full-force. 

Jul 02, 2012 06:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have another beautiful day in Maryland and Dolores is on the golf course. 

Have an outstanding week.

Aug 03, 2016 03:29 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

There appears to be an ActiveRain issue with reblog notifications. If you comment on an old reblog, the member may be notified that you have just reblogged the post. Have you seen this issue?

Jul 14, 2017 07:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Be well prepared for very hot weather.

Remember your pets.
Hot weather can affect the well-being of pets making them susceptible to overheating which can lead to very dangerous heat stroke. Always provide a source of water and a cool, ventilated place for your pet. Leaving your pet inside a parked car, even for a few minutes, can be fatal. The inside of a car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes. 

Jul 20, 2017 05:43 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a beautiful day in Maryland. Dolores is on the golf course and I just returned from a long walk through Kentlands and Lakelands.

Aug 02, 2017 08:07 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
Budget & Fee Schedule Adoptedbudget
The FY19 budget process is now complete with the approval of the strategic plan, budget and fee schedule at the June 4 Mayor and City Council meeting. The strategic plan outlines the priorities for the City in the coming years, with the budget reflecting those priorities. The FY19 adopted budget is $70.7 million, with $10.9 million of that total committed to capital improvements, including the construction of a new police headquarters, new parks, street reconstruction, and other infrastructure enhancements. The documents will be available online as of July 1, 2018.
Jun 06, 2018 12:07 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new posts.

Sep 04, 2018 10:03 AM
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