BALTIMORE — Baltimore is gearing up for a double celebration this Fourth of July.
Mayor Brandon Scott announced the city will host two major Independence Day events—the traditional Inner Harbor fireworks and a special celebration in Cherry Hill.
WATCH: Baltimore plans double fourth of July
The Inner Harbor festivities begin at 6 PM, with fireworks starting at 9:30.
Meanwhile, the Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival will run from 10 AM to 10 PM at Middle Branch Park.
For the first time, the Cherry Hill celebration will include a drone show, also scheduled for 9:30 at night.
This year marks the festival's ninth anniversary with the theme "Still About Freedom."
The mayor emphasized both events have strong security plans in place.
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