Celebrate Independence Day in Talbot County during a week-long carnival and multiple fireworks displays surrounding the 4th of July!
With multiple fireworks displays, all within 20 minutes of each other, you can get more bang for your weekend in Talbot County, Maryland! Join the towns of Easton and St. Michaels as they celebrate America’s Independence Day. There will be a carnival atmosphere, vintage car parade, fireworks, and more.
Here’s what the schedule looks like for this year:
EASTON – INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Easton Carnival & Independence Day Celebration hosted by the Easton Knights of Columbus
June 20 to July 4, 2025 | 6-10 p.m.
Waterside Village at Easton Shopping Center (Behind the Target store) | Easton Parkway (Rt. 322) & St. Michaels Road
All week long, enjoy a summer’s evening of amusement park rides, traditional carnival food, and live music. On July 4th, the carnival will kick-off with live music at 6 p.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 7 p.m., and fireworks after dusk. In the event of rain, the fireworks will be pushed to July 5th.
Downtown Easton’s 4th of July Sidewalk Sale
July 4, 2025 l 8 a.m.
Start your 4th of July celebrations with a bit of shopping during Downtown Easton’s 4th of July Sidewalk Sale. Downtown retailers are clearing out their racks and making room for new inventory. This annual sale always offers BIG savings on clothing, apparel, home furnishings, and more.
ST. MICHAELS – INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Old Fashioned 4th at St. Michaels Museum
July 4, 2025 | 10 – Noon
201 E Chestnut St.
Enjoy a traditional Independence Day Celebration with a children’s parade kicking off at 10 a.m. in which all are welcome to participate. Patriotic dress is encouraged for children, bicycles, tricycles, wagons, and pets! After the parade, a magician will entertain, while the St. Michaels Fire Department will offer food and drinks with ice cream by the Boy Scouts. A traditional program begins at 11 a.m. with Boy Scout Troup 741 raising the flag.
Fireworks in the Harbor
July 5, 2025 l Dusk (Rain Date: July 6)
Anchor in the Miles River or bring your lawn chair and find a good spot in town to watch this year’s fireworks display in St. Michaels. For a unique experience, you can reserve a seat on the Sail Selina II, which offers a 4th of July Fireworks Cruise. Or, you can join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for their annual Big Band Night, beginning at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an evening of music and dancing before the fireworks begin. The CBMM’s Big Band Night is a ticketed event.
Stay the Night
Top off your day in Talbot County with an overnight stay! From low-key inns to luxurious waterfront resorts to historic house rentals, there’s a place to stay for every mood in Talbot County.
