Everything You Need to Know About Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration

Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration is held annually at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm. This location offers wonderful spectator viewing, and ample and convenient parking for the 4th of July festivities. Enjoy live music by Under the Covers and a 20-minute fireworks display. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 between 7pm – 10 pm Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, located at 1800 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. The schedule and additional information can be seen below (video of last year’s event also available):

7 p.m. Music by Under the Covers
8:45 p.m. Mayor and Council Greeting
8:55 p.m. National Anthem
9 – 9:13 p.m. Music by Under the Covers
9:15 p.m. Fireworks Display

Parking: Free parking is available in lots along Shady Grove and Gaither Roads, as well as on Piccard Drive. These lots are conveniently located near the event site. There is no parking available in the King Farm neighborhood. Please use main roads such as Route 355, Gude Drive, and Shady Grove Road to access these parking lots. There will be ample signage directing people to public parking. View Parking Map/ Accessible parking is available in the parking lot on the corner of Shady Grove Road and Gaither Road. Please display your Accessible Parking Pass when entering the event site.

General Information:

  • Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event.
  • Bring beach chairs or blankets to ensure comfortable seat­ing. Be considerate so that those around you can see the show too.
  • No chairs or blankets allowed within 100 feet of the stage.
  • Outside, prepared food is permitted.
  • Most events will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, cancella­tions will be posted on this page and at www.facebook.com/cityofrockville.

For the safety of all, please follow these guidelines:

  • Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park is smoke and vape free
  • No tents, barbecuing or open flames
  • No outside alcohol
  • No wheeled recreational devices
  • No noisemakers, glass containers, drones, laser pointers
  • No weapons, illegal substances, explosives
  • No throwing footballs, frisbees, baseballs or other projectiles

Park Closures:

There is limited access to parts of the park on Friday, June 30 – Wednesday, July 5:

  • Dog Park: Closed at 7 a.m. on Friday, June 30 – Wednesday, July 5.
  • Fireworks Safety Zone (includes football fields, tennis courts, playground, and parking lots): Closed at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 3 until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5.

* All closures are subject to change.

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