Join us at 6:00 p.m. for the highlight of the weekend!

Celebrate Baltimore's oldest holiday in grand style as we commemorate the 191st anniversary of the successful defense of the city from British attack and the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," our National Anthem.

The "big show" includes:

* Speeches by famous personalities - including Mayor Martin O'Malley

* Musket and Cannon firing tactical demonstration by War of 1812 re-enactors

* Concert by the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus

* Symbolic Ship-to-Shore Bombardment - watch the cannons of the Army National Guard fire down the river as pyrotechnic "bombs" explode over the fort

* Huge 45-minute Firework Show by Zambelli!

This memorable program is free!

Visitors are invited to bring coolers and lawn chairs to watch the spectacular celebration.

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