Don't miss the magical Monumental Occasion on Thursday, December 4, in Baltimore's Mount Vernon. The 37th annual lighting of Baltimore's Washington Monument is celebrated outdoors from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm...including a program of entertainment starting at 6 pm with the lighting and fireworks at approximately 7:20 pm.
Street entertainers, food vendors, and craftsmen are part of the festivities.
From points North:
Take 83 South towards Baltimore City. Take Exit 4 – MD 2 S. / St. Paul Street Take MD 2 S. / St. Paul Street Ramp Turn Right onto St. Paul Street Right Onto West Mount Vernon Place Continue straight through circle (around Washington Monument) You will see West Mount Vernon Park.
From East:
Take 95 South towards Baltimore Take 695 West towards Towson/Pikesville Take exit 23 – 83 South towards Baltimore City Merge onto 83 South towards Baltimore City Take Exit 4 – MD 2 S. / St. Paul Street Take MD 2 S. / St. Paul Street Ramp Turn Right onto St. Paul Street Right Onto West Mount Vernon Place Continue straight through circle (around Washington Monument) You will see West Mount Vernon Park.
From West:
Take 695 East towards Towson/Essex Take exit 23 – 83 South towards Baltimore City Merge onto 83 South towards Baltimore City Take Exit 4 – MD 2 S. / St. Paul Street Take MD 2 S. / St. Paul Street Ramp Turn Right onto St. Paul Street Right Onto West Mount Vernon Place Continue straight through circle (around Washington Monument) You will see West Mount Vernon Park.
From South:
Take 95 North Toward Baltimore Take exit 53 – I 395 North towards downtown 395 becomes Howard Street Turn right onto Centre Street Left onto Washington Place End at West Mount Vernon Place
Review by Mary
12/4/2008
I'll head out earlier next year to get a better spot.
Review by Mykel
12/4/2008
Boom! Crash! This year's lighting was louder, brighter, and yes, smokier than last year. Still, a ton of fun. It was a fireworks show that could only be done in Baltimore.
Lokesh
12/3/2008
...also, curious if anyone is going to see Boris at Ottobar later? thinking about it
Mykel, let me know if you want to ride to mt. vernon.
Nate
12/1/2008
Looking forward to getting caught in an onslaught of fireworks smoke again!