Red, White & BOOM – Bel Air's 4th of July Guide 🇺🇸

Hey Bel Air—

“Summer needs a speeding ticket”… (my wife gets the credit for that one - just don’t tell her!)

We’ve got a special morning edition of the Bel Air Brief to get you prepped for the holiday weekend.

Can’t believe we’re already in July… and can’t believe the O’s are already out of the playoff race. Anyways.

4th of July is here and there’s no shortage of parades, BBQs and fireworks in Bel Air this year! Put me down for a dozen steamed crabs too!

Scroll down, make your plans, and enjoy your long weekend.

Happy 4th!

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Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Family Fun & 4th of July Celebrations

Red, White & BOOM! at Ripken Stadium
📅 Thursday, July 3 | 7-9:30PM
📍 Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
Come out with family and friends to enjoy crafts, yard games, axe throwing, and live music with a fireworks extravaganza to finish out the night!

Bel Air Independence Day Festivities
📅 Friday, July 4 | 6:45AM-Dark
📍 Multiple locations in Bel Air (Town Hall, Rockfield Park, Shamrock Park, Bel Air High School)
Flag‑raising (6:45AM), Family games, Bicycle rodeo, Parade starting at Idlewild Rd & S Main St (6PM), Fireworks display (~9:30 PM)

4th of July Pancake Breakfast at Bel Air High School
📅 Friday, July 4th | 7AM-11:30 AM
📍 Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe St, Bel Air
Start your Independence Day with a hearty breakfast served by the Bel Air Bobcats Athletic Boosters. Enjoy stacks of pancakes before the parade and games begin!

4th of July at the Hays House
📅 Friday, July 4 | 9AM-12PM
📍 Historic Hays House, 324 N. Kenmore Ave, Bel Air
Free family-friendly event with music, crafts, games to start your Independence Day.

4th of July Games at Shamrock Park
📅 Friday, July 4th | 9:30AM
📍 Shamrock Park, Bel Air
Kick off your Independence Day with free, family-friendly games including a water balloon toss, “Uncle Sam Says,” a watermelon eating contest, and a live performance by the Bel Air Community Band at noon.

Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade
📅 Saturday, July 5th | 2:00 PM
📍 Union Avenue, Havre de Grace
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a spectacular parade featuring marching bands, fire trucks, community groups, non-profits, local businesses, and elected officials! This years hometown celebration you won’t want to miss!

4H Camp Car Show at Deer Creek Overlook
📅 Sunday, July 6th | 9AM-3PM
📍 4-H Camp & Deer Creek Overlook, 6 Cherry Hill Rd, Street
A summer car-lover’s paradise! Featuring top 50 trophies, food trucks, DJ, and categories like Best Paint, Kids Power Wheels, and People’s Choice.

Divergent Day Festival
📅 Sunday, July 6th | 11AM-4PM
📍 Divergent Donuts, 2017 Pulaski Hwy, Havre de Grace
Where a farmers market vibe meets a full-on kids’ carnival! Expect handmade goods, delicious treats, live music, interactive games, creative stations, storytime with a local author, face painting, a dunk tank featuring community leaders, and tons of family activities—all completely FREE.

Food & Drink

4th of July Patio Party with The 8-Trax
📅 Friday, July 4th | 6-10PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
Celebrate Independence Day with The 8-Trax rocking the patio! Enjoy a cookout party with hamburgers, hot dogs, steamed crabs, boozy lemonade, and more.

Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📅 Friday, July 4th | 8:30AM–12 PM
📍 711 Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Support local vendors and pick up artisan eats and goods.

Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, July 5th | 8 AM–12 PM
📍 2 South Bond St, Bel Air
Shop fresh local produce, breads, meats, and crafts.

Tide to Table: Seafood Fest at Grid Iron Hill Farm
📅 Sunday, July 6th | 2PM
📍 Grid Iron Hill Farm, 600 Craig’s Corner Road, Havre de Grace
Wrap up the 4th of July weekend with a seaside-inspired feast hosted by Maison Intimate Catering. Enjoy a multi-course seafood menu, a welcome drink, and serene farm vibes.

Music & Entertainment

Kittyback Deck Party @ Mountain Branch Golf Club
📅 Thursday, July 3rd | 6PM
📍 1827 Mountain Road, Joppa

Mad Decent Music @ Looney’s Pub
📅 Friday, July 4th | 9PM
📍 312 S. Main Street, Bel Air

6 Feet Apart @ Hopkins Farm Brewery
📅 Saturday, July 5th | 12PM
📍 Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Ln, Havre De Grace

Nicks In Time @ Fallston Barrel House ($)
📅 Saturday, July 5th | 7 PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston

Vertigo Red @ Flying Point Marina
📅 Sunday, July 6th | 3PM
📍 Flying Point Marina, 324 Flying Point Rd, Edgewood

For more live music on the schedule this weekend, check out the “Live Music In Harford County” facebook group…

Local News & Happenings

🏷️ Harford County Wins National Innovation Award
Harford County just snagged a prestigious award from the National Association of Counties for its “Neighborhood Table” initiative—an innovative program bringing residents and government together over meals to talk community issues. Read More…

🏟️ Bel Air Sports Cards Gets Spotlight on CBS
CBS’s “Where’s Marty?” stopped by Bel Air Sports Cards to talk Pokémon craze, card collecting trends, and their growing popularity across Maryland. Read More…

🍺 Money Talks: Sing 'n Sip Social at Fallston Barrel House (7/16)
Where finance meets fun—network with financial pros, lenders, and career insiders over karaoke, a free buffet, and door prizes. Happening July 16, 5–7:30 PM. Come for the advice, stay for the mic drop. Read More…

🎤 8th Annual Summer Indie Artists Wine & Music Showcase (7/12)
Friendship Park in Abingdon transforms into a stage for rising talent. Expect live performances from indie artists, local wine tastings, food vendors, and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. Hosted by The Women’s Challenge, Inc. Grab your chairs, blankets, and enjoy a Saturday of music and community. Read More…

Date Night Spot Of The Week

Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen (Fallston)

Looking for a Friday evening that’s more “wow” than “meh”? Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen hits the mark. Award-winning Chef Zack Trabbold—Baltimore Mag’s Best Chef three years running and Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year (‘23)—reinvents Chesapeake classics in a laid-back, date-night ready space.

• Atmosphere: A casual-chic dining room with a beachy tiki-bar vibe, tricked out with live music nightly—perfect for ambiance without the stuffiness .

• Food & Drinks: Locals rave over standout dishes—from Red Snapper and crab balls to calamari with hot honey drizzle—and cocktails like the “Jersey Girl” (watermelon vodka & puree, mint, lemon, elderberry) and Cucumber crush

• Service & Reservations: Solid service, though it’s buzzing and can get loud. Book via Resy early for prime evening slots.

Natalie’s nails the trifecta—quality food, relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere, and the kind of small touches (like a fun tiki-bar feel and crafty drinks) that elevate a night out from good to memorable.

Click here to explore their menu & make a reservation…

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👗 Boutique 44
A women’s fashion boutique on N. Bond Street, offering stylish apparel from brands like UGG and Sanctuary. Since 2016, they’ve helped local women look sharp—for everyday or date-night. Click here to shop their new arrivals & summer looks.

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