Those looking to celebrate Independence Day in Gaithersburg can enjoy a parade, a carnival, live music, and fireworks on Monday.
The annual fireworks display at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds will begin at dusk (approximately 9:45 p.m.) following two-hours of live music featuring the Maryland-based band Appaloosa beginning at 7 p.m.
Gates open at 5 p.m. and those walking can enter through Chestnut or Dalamar Streets. The Perry Parkway entrance will be closed.
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On Monday morning the Kentlands annual Independence Day Parade will begin at Rachel Carson Elementary School at 9:45 a.m.
Those wanting to participate in the parade are encouraged to decorate bicycles, dogs, scooters, or themselves and meet in front of the school at 9:30 a.m. The parade will go down Tschiffely Square Road to the Clubhouse Lawn where a carnival with a moon bounce, a dunk tank, face painting, and pony rides will run until noon.
