There’s plenty of fun for the entire family this July 4 in Ocean Pines.

The day kicks off with the July 4 Freedom 5K at Veterans Memorial Park. Day-of registration begins at 7 a.m., with the race starting at 8 a.m. All ages are welcome! There will be awards for the top three females and males per age group, best July 4 costume, and a trophy for overall fastest time. T-shirts will be included for all pre-registered runners, however, sizes are not guaranteed for day-of registrations.

5K registration is $30 in advance and $35 the day of the race. Pre-register online at https://events.elitefeats.com/26oceanpines.

Come back out for the Ocean Pines 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at Veterans Memorial Park from 4-9 p.m. Enjoy carnival games, music, food, and fun for all ages! Carnival admission is $20 per wristband for unlimited fun. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Parking will be available in the green lot next to Taylor Bank and the Ocean Pines Library. Handicap parking will be available on-site at Veterans Memorial Park.

Several road closures will also take effect throughout the day. Cathell Road, from the Ocean Parkway entrance to the Sports Core Pool entrance, will close at approximately 1 p.m. on July 4 (or when the fireworks truck arrives).

Both sides of Ocean Parkway from Offshore Lane to the Manklin Meadows intersection will close one hour prior to fireworks launch (approximately 8:15 p.m.). No seating will be allowed between Offshore and the Manklin Meadows intersection.

Southside Ocean Parkway will reopen once cleared by the Fire Marshal following the fireworks display. Cathell Road will reopen once approved by the Fire Marshal, all fireworks are cleared, and the fireworks company has left the property.