NOTE! From The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
Parking on Solomons Island is currently at capacity.
Parking is available only at Glasgow field and at the former Holiday Inn off of HG Trueman Rd.
Solomons July 4, 2023 Fireworks – Fireworks begin 9:15 approx.
Dear Solomons Business Association members, friends, sponsors, and the community,
Solomons Business Association (SBA) is proud to continue this favorite tradition of celebrating July 4th with a spectacular firework display in Solomons on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023,
We will be announcing any dining specials from our restaurants for July 4th, shortly!
At a cost of $60,000 plus, the fireworks display depends on your support to ensure that we can continue to provide the exceptional Solomons July 4th Fireworks that our visitors, guests and community have come to love.
From a marketing perspective Solomons Island welcomes crowds of over 10,000 people to watch the fireworks.
Our SBA website July 4th event information page can see up to 11,000 visits, all good opportunities to see and hear about your generosity as sponsors.
Here is a timetable of events
- Special events and activities will take place throughout the day:
- Flag Raising Ceremony / 10:00 a.m. / Watermen’s Memorial near the entrance to Solomons Island
- Youth Bid Parade / 11:00 a.m. / Begins and concludes at Our Lady Star of the Sea (in the rear parking lot)
- Boat Parade / 12:00 p.m. / Begins in Back Creek and proceeds to the Patuxent River past the Riverside Boardwalk
- Free Historical Adventure Quest for Kids with Revolutionary War Reenactors / 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. / Begins at the Corbin Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum
- Visit an Award Winner Restaurant / All day / Across the island
- Free Live Concert / 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. / At the boardwalk gazebo
- Fireworks / 9:15 p.m. / Visible from nearly all points on Solomons Island
- Please join us for a patriotic day of fun for the whole family.
So why not join us to help make this a memorable celebration of survival, tenacity and freedom and enjoy all the benefits of a good marketing opportunity. The Sponsorship packages and the benefits are on the following page.
Contact Kyle Webber on 240-925-7954 or Vandy Young on 240-577-1617.
Link for sponsorship package: Packet Fireworks sponsorship
Solomons Fireworks Sponsors 2023 to date – thank you!
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Bayside Auto
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Calvert County Department of Economic Development
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GH. Clark
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Blue Heron Inn
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Eco Tek Soft Wash
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Solomons Victorian Inn
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Fenwick Street Books
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Public Donations
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Solomons Business Association Food Truck Festival Revenue
Solomons July 4th Fireworks Sponsorship Packages 2022
Solomons July 4th Fireworks Sponsorship Packages 2022 Fact Sheet
$10,000 ‘1776’ Sponsorship Level Exclusive Sponsor Package (Only one sponsor at this level from each industry) — Tier 1 Acknowledgement of the Sponsor during livestream videos leading up to the event; Special award presentation by master of ceremonies at the event immediately prior to fireworks; 8 passes to a special
VIP event from 8 – 10 p.m. on the upper deck at The Pier Restaurant on the night of the fireworks. Tier 1 Positioning for Company logo included on any print or social media advertising related to the event. Also includes a 4′ x 10′ banner sign with company name on boardwalk near the pavilion on July 4th, prime positioning of company name on the fireworks event page at www.solomonsmaryland.com PLUS website LeaderBoard Ad (equivalent cost is $650) for 1 year.
$5,000 LIBERTY BELL Sponsorship Level Exclusive Sponsor Package – Tier 2 Acknowledgement of Sponsor during livestream videos leading up to the event; Special recognition at awards presentation by master of ceremonies at the event immediately prior to fireworks; 3 passes to a special VIP event from 8 – 10 p.m. on the upper deck at The Pier Restaurant on the night of the fireworks. Tier 2 positioning for company logo included on any print advertising related to the event. Also includes 4′ x 8′ banner sign with company name on boardwalk near the pavilion on July 4th, prime positioning of company name on the fireworks event page at www.solomonsmaryland.com PLUS website LeaderBoard Ad (equivalent cost is $650) for 1 year.
$3,000 – STARS & STRIPES Sponsorship Level – Tier 2 Acknowledgement of Sponsor during livestream videos leading up the event; thanks at awards presentation by master of ceremonies at the event immediately prior to fireworks; 1 pass to a special VIP event from 8 – 10 p.m. on the upper deck at The Pier Restaurant on the night of the fireworks. Company logo included in a prominent location on any print advertising related to the event. Also includes 4′ x 8′ banner sign with company name on boardwalk near the pavilion on July 4th, prime positioning of company name on the fireworks event page at www.solomonsmaryland.com PLUS website LeaderBoard Ad (equivalent cost is $650) for 1 year.
$1,000 – RED Sponsorship Level – Tier 2 Acknowledgement of Sponsor during livestream videos leading up the event, thanks at awards presentation by master of ceremonies at the event immediately prior to fireworks, logo included on any print advertising related to the event, include a 4 x 4 banner sign with company name on boardwalk near the pavilion on July 4th plus prime positioning of company name on the fireworks event page at www.solomonsmaryland.com PLUS website LeaderBoard Ad (equivalent cost is $325) for 1/2 year
$500 – WHITE Sponsorship Level – Tier 3 Acknowledgement of Sponsor during livestream videos leading up the event;Thanks at awards presentation by master of ceremonies at the event immediately prior to fireworks logo included on any print advertising related to the event, include 4 x 4 banner sign to include company name on boardwalk near the pavilion on July 4th plus prime positioning of company name on the fireworks event page at www.solomonsmaryland.com
$250 – BLUE Sponsorship Level – Tier 3 Acknowledgement of Sponsor during livestream videos leading up the event; Thanks at awards presentation by master of ceremonies at the event immediately prior to fireworks, include 2 x 4 banner sign to include company name on boardwalk near the pavilion on July 4th, plus company name is listed on the fireworks event page at www.solomonsmaryland.com
Please make check payable to Solomons Business Association and remit to: PO Box 724, Solomons, MD 20688
Thank you to all our July 4th Sponsors 2023.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We cannot do this without YOUR generous support.
Rain date: TBA!
Traffic & Parking: Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted. Parking will be available in the grassy area of Glascock Field, proceeds go to Boy Scout Troop 451 and SBA Fireworks. Thanks to the Glascock Family for the generous use of the field. Please park in designated areas only; please respect private property. Cost of Parking in Glascock field $5.
Boat Parade: Independent of the Fireworks and the SBA, the boat parade will be at noon.
Producers: Special thanks to those responsible for producing and launching the 2023 SBA July 4th Fireworks show: Fireworks by Digital Lightning, barge platforms by Ward’s Marine. Thanks to Calvert Marina for hosting the barge during the extensive loading process.
Sponsors: Fireworks contributions from the public and corporate sponsors are gratefully accepted – every little bit helps to keep the fireworks display alive. Please donate with the PayPal button below, or send checks to: SBA Fireworks, PO Box 724, Solomons MD 20688. Donors will be acknowledged on the SBA website.
Vendors: Vendors wishing to operate in Solomons, whether on public or private property, are reminded to follow Vendor Guidelines established by Calvert County. Public sites need to be applied for through Calvert County, private sites through individual landowners!
Join us in Solomons for the best 4th of July celebration ever!
Weather forecast for Solomons Maryland
Fireworks begin 9:15 approx. Enjoy the magnificent display of fireworks by land or water. This varies according to weather. See updates at top of page!