Takoma Park will not be hosting fireworks in 2026. Takoma Park Middle School field is permanently unavailable as a fireworks location (there's not enough space to launch them safely, as per the Fire Marshall). Although we explored all possible options, we haven't been able to locate another suitable site with safe overhead clearance (there are limited options in Takoma Park due to the extensive tree canopy).
The Takoma Park Community Band was founded in 1974 and has approximately 30 regular members. The band is a diverse group of musicians from the entire Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Their repertoire includes classical, popular, show tunes, marches, jazz and Latin music. Each year the band performs at the Takoma Park City Independence Day celebration.
New members always welcome!
EVENING STREET PARTY
Live Music * Food Trucks * Beer & Wine Garden (Takoma Bev Co.)* Kids' Activities with Let's Play America and more!
Where: Maple Ave between Philadelphia Ave & Ritchie Ave
Master of Ceremonies: Jared Garelick
When: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Entertainment provided by spirited and joyous bands:
6:00-6:45pm Takoma Park Community Band
7:15-9:00pm OH HE DEAD
***Announcement of Parade Winners and Prizes
***Drawing for Raffle Prizes throughout the evening
Washington DC’s Oh He Dead brings their funky, poppy rock vibes wherever they go. Led by CJ Bowlin’ Johnson and her golden pipes, the five-piece group includes lead guitarist Alex Salser, Colin Sidley on bass, Adam Ashforth on drums, and Piano Whitman on keys. The close-knit crew is known for their contagious joy, and for putting on a hell of a live show as Johnson “maneuvers her powerful voice — a combination of Stevie Nicks and Tracy Chapman” (Kojo Nnamdi) in rhythm with the band’s “sublime instrumentation” (NPR) and “infectious and soulful sound” (Washington Post). Fresh off a set at Treefort Music Fest this year, the band continues to build momentum ahead of the release of their fourth studio album, Vertigo, out this fall. Their new single, “More Than I Needed,” is out now!