Left, illuminated drones draw an eagle, next to fireworks. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Despite rainfall Thursday afternoon, the weather cleared up in time for the culmination of Baltimore’s Fourth of July festivities: the annual fireworks show and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performance — accompanied for the first time by a drone display.
At the Inner Harbor, visitors watched as dazzlingly colorful pyrotechnics, created by Image Engineering, burst over Baltimore’s waterfront.
New this year, the Fourth of July show also incorporated drones outfitted with LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights, which were used to form an eagle, a bell, and other shapes.
Check it out in this photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography.
Attendees listen to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Jonathen Mann, of Baltimore, performs a trick at Jake’s Skate Park. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Genesis Adewole, 2, watches bubbles emitted from a bubble maker. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
A vendoer sells illuminated balloons. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Attendees order drinks at Bar Movement. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Attendees watch the fireworks. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
The National Aquarium is lit red and blue, and the submarine USS Torsk is strung with white lights. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Lauren-Ashley, 11, lights a sparkler. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Attendees gather outside the MD Science Center. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Zayne sits on the shoulders of father Petey. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Left, illuminated drones draw an eagle, next to fireworks. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Illuminated drones draw a liberty bell. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
Shelly Jones, right, of Westminster MD, with son Keegan. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)
