WASHINGTON — Summer is fast approaching, and with it comes the highly anticipated Fox 5 Zip Trip season. This year marks a special milestone as the Zip Trip series celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Fox 5 team, including popular personalities Steve, Tucker, Marissa, Mikea, Stephen, Annie, and Taylor, is gearing up to make this anniversary the most memorable yet.

The Zip Trip series is a weekly Friday event that highlights the best spots to visit around the D.C. region. Each week, the Fox 5 crew broadcasts live from different locations, showcasing local businesses and community features. This year’s Southern Maryland (SoMD) stops are as follows:

  • June 28: North Beach, MD | Pavilion/Boardwalk/Bay Ave near the Visitors Center, 9023 Bay Ave, North Beach, MD 20714
  • August 2: Leonardtown, MD | Main Square, 22685 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
  • August 16: Waldorf, MD | White Plains Park, 1015 St. Charles Parkway, White Plains, MD 20695

The 10th anniversary celebration will feature a brand-new Fox Local special, highlighting top moments and segments from the past decade of Zip Trips. The special will capture the spirit and excitement that have made Zip Trips a beloved tradition for over ten years.

Fox 5’s on-air personalities and crew will share their favorite memories, including a Jr. Reporter push-up competition and an on-air marriage proposal from a viewer. These moments illustrate the community engagement and fun that have characterized the Zip Trips.

For more details and a complete list of this summer’s Zip Trip destinations, visit Fox 5 DC’s Summer 2024 Zip Trip Destinations.


David M. Higgins II is an award-winning journalist passionate about uncovering the truth and telling compelling stories. Born in Baltimore and raised in Southern Maryland, he has lived in several East...

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