Rockville Celebrates Independence Day 2010

One of my favorite things is to go see the Rockville fireworks on Independence Day. It’s always quite a festival, with music, fun, and general summer joy.And, as a devoted patriot, I love remembering all that this nation stands for. In my “professional” life, I am in the midst of writing a discussion guide for use in schools that asks students to consider all the pros and cons of declaring independence. The delegates to the first Continental Congress were committing what they knew would surely be considered an act of treason. Think about what guts that took, and how hard a decision that must have been to make.Anyway, back to the fireworks. For the past few years they’ve been held at Montgomery College, as they will be again this year. Here is the City’s press release that describes the whole situation:>

Rockville will host its annual Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 4, from 7-10 p.m. at Montgomery College-Rockville Campus.

The event features live concerts, food vendors and a fireworks display. The fireworks display is expected to include more than 3,400 shells ranging from Red, White and Blue Palms to Multi-Color Star Mines and Peony and Chrysanthemum Bombshells.

Beginning at 7 p.m., Fugitive Brass Quintet will perform on the Stadium Stage and Wes Tucker and the Skillets will perform on the Campus Stage. The Rockville Concert Band will follow Fugitive Brass Quintet.

There will be food vendors located in each stage area. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. There is no bleacher seating, so bring blankets and chairs.

Montgomery College is located at 51 Mannakee St. Parking is available at all campus parking lots, and at lots on the corner of Mannakee Street and Route 355. It could take up to one hour to exit parking lots at the conclusion of the celebration.

The rain date for the event is Monday, July 5. Call 240-314-5022 for recorded event information.

Barbecues, open flames and alcohol are not allowed on the site. Smoking is prohibited on the campus. Recycling and garbage bins will be located throughout the event site.

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