July 4 Evening Street Party
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Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of Live Music * Food Trucks * Beer & Wine Garden (Takoma Bev Co.)* Kids' Activities with Let's Play America and more!
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Where: Maple Ave between Philadelphia Ave & Ritchie Ave
Master of Ceremonies: Jared Garelick
When: 6:00-9:00pm
Entertainment provided by the following bands:
6:00-6:45pm Takoma Park Community Band
7:15-9:00pm OH HE DEAD, fresh off their European Tour
Announcement of Parade Winners * Drawing for Raffle Prizes throughout the evening
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CELEBRATING OUR 137th INDEPENDENCE DAY
The day’s events are planned, directed, and financed mainly by the efforts of the all-volunteer Takoma Park Independence Day Committee, with the cooperation of the Departments of the City of Takoma Park and the Mayor and Council.
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TPIDC is a small group of volunteers who work hundreds of hours each year to make the celebration a success. While a City grant covers about forty percent of the total cost of today’s celebration, TPIDC raises the remainder mainly by soliciting donations from local businesses, churches, civic and service organizations, and individuals like you. We also raise funds by selling raffle tickets and leasing vendor spaces.
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Your financial support and volunteer help are greatly appreciated. You can make a donation through PayPal, or by check mailed to Committee at 149 Ritchie Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910.
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remembering roland dawes
Roland Dawes, patriarch of one of Takoma Park's oldest Black families, passed away on March 23, 2026 at age 97.
Roland lived a life rooted in perseverance, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community, A respected entrepreneur, astute business man, and pillar of the Takoma Park Community, he was Takoma Park's first Black business owner, opening Roland's Unisex Barber Shop and R & C Dawes Refuse Company.
Roland's life's work uplifted others and helped build a stronger, more connected community. He was active in the community throughout his life and is remembered as a supporter of the Geneva Avenue Baptist Church, a member of the Takoma Park City Council, and a long-time chauffeur of dignitaries in the 4th of July parade, driving his classic Ford Model A.
We are honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Roland Dawes in this year's parade.