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Guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, festivals, and other celebrations in and around Montgomery County
There are many reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Montgomery County leads the country in vaccinations, with more than 67% of residents fully vaccinated. This makes Montgomery County number one in the country for counties with a population of more than 300,000.
Unfortunately, the skies will not be booming with fireworks for the second year in a row. Montgomery County, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park will not have their traditional fireworks shows. We can, however, look forward to fireworks in September as Gaithersburg will put on a fireworks display for Labor Day.
Today is Friday, Dec. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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Food Distribution Events: There’s a drive-thru food distribution event happening today at the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Rescue Squad from 1 to 3 p.m. And from 5 to 6 p.m., free prepared meals in to-go boxes are available at Parkland Middle School provided by Shepherd’s Table. Click here for more information on food resources.
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COVID-19 Testing: Free walk-in and drive-through COVID-19 testing are available throughout the county at nine testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here.
3. Santa’s Coming to Town: Volunteer fire departments in the county continue their annual Santa Runs this year. Of course, expect a few changes due to the pandemic–Santa will not make any stops and will not hand out candy. Here is a list of Santa runs we were able to find: