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 Vertigo Red and a 20-minute fireworks display.
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 at 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