3-18-2026 10:27am

Oregon Ridge Hosting

Baltimore County and BSO to Unveil MD250 Celebration and Independence Day Plan

A joint announcement launching Baltimore County’s MD250 celebration—the County’s official commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary—including an expanded Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Independence Day celebration at Oregon Ridge Park, a countywide historical passport experience, and a series of history-focused events.

The event will feature remarks from County and BSO leadership, and additional details on a broader countywide initiative tied to the national America 250 effort.

WHO:

Kathy Klausmeier, Baltimore County Executive
Mark Hanson, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra President & CEO
Michele W. Johnson, Director, Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Charlie Jay, Chair Baltimore County Commission on Veterans
Baltimore County elected representatives

Our annual Oregon Ridge celebration is back and bigger than ever!

We’re excited to partner with Baltimore County to present two Star-Spangled 250 Independence Day concerts this summer on the Oregon Ridge stage.

The July 3 and 4 concerts serve as a core part of Baltimore County’s Maryland 250 celebration, a series inviting residents and visitors to explore the County’s role in Maryland’s and America’s history.

For the first time, Music Director Jonathon Heyward will take the podium for two evenings of patriotic favorites, beloved works by American composers, and of course, fireworks.

We are also proud to bring back the “O, Say Can You Sing?” competition, inviting vocalists from across the region to compete for the opportunity to open each concert with “The Star-Spangled Banner” live with the BSO on the Oregon Ridge stage.