Add adventure to your 4th of July at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg. The park goes red, white, and blue with thrilling roller coasters, live entertainment, and a nighttime fireworks extravaganza set to patriotic music. Ready for a red, white, and wow kind of weekend? Williamsburg 4th of July celebrations bring history to life with a full lineup of parades, reenactments, concerts, and of course—fireworks Williamsburg VA visitors talk about all year long. Williamsburg among best small towns to celebrate the Fourth – here’s where to go Hundreds of visitors enjoy the July Fourth fireworks in front of the Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg. Williamsburg Lodge 4th of July Celebration Join us on the lawn of the Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge for a fun 4th of July event celebrating Summer and Independence Day. Purchase your passport for sampling of our culinary delights featuring summer cookout and snack favorites. In celebration of our nation's birth, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is offering free admission to the Historic Area on July 4 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Explore guided sites, see historic trades in action, and enjoy staged performances throughout the Historic Area and in the Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. The Wave’s Guide to 4th of July Fireworks & Events Across Hampton Roads Celebrate Independence Day with 92.9 The Wave! From fireworks over the water to hometown parades and concerts, here’s your guide to all the festivities happening across Hampton Roads. Independence Day Celebration at Colonial Williamsburg. Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Salute to the States, Fireworks and more. The Patriotic Parade will return to Yorktown this Fourth of July, amongst other events happening in the Historic Triangle. (Visit Yorktown) HISTORIC TRIANGLE — As America prepares to celebrate Williamsburg, Virginia is the perfect place to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. From historical reenactments to patriotic programs to fireworks and more, you’ll have a blast celebrating the Fourth of July here in Greater Williamsburg! Enjoy patriotic festivities, including public readings of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, and a dazzling fireworks display to cap the evening. This Independence Day, Colonial Williamsburg Resorts invites you to savor the rich flavors and timeless traditions that honor our nation’s heritage. From refined afternoon teas to festive culinary celebrations, each event offers a distinctive way to commemorate the Fourth of July with elegance and warmth. Join us as we present a curated selection of dining experiences designed to delight the PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – This year, the 4th of July falls on a Friday. There are plenty of celebrations planned across the WAVY viewing area. Featuring everything from live music, food trucks Celebrate Independence Day in Colonial Williamsburg: July 4, 2025 Jun 25 '25 Each year on the Fourth of July, Colonial Williamsburg offers one of the most powerful and immersive Independence Day experiences anywhere in the country—and this year’s celebration sets the tone for something even bigger. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – This year, the 4th of July falls on a Friday. There are plenty of celebrations planned across the WAVY viewing area. Featuring everything from live music, food trucks Experience patriotic celebrations in Williamsburg, VA this 4th of July. Explore events, fireworks & the spirit of independence in this historic destination. The Weekend Scene: Fireworks and more to celebrate Fourth of July weekend in the DC area Where to find fireworks, free concerts and more fun for Independence Day weekend in the D.C. area. There’s no better place to celebrate our nation’s birth than on historic Duke of Gloucester Street. Enjoy a full day of patriotic festivities, including public readings of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, and a dazzling fireworks display to cap the evening. Expired! Keep scrolling to discover everything 4th of July in & around the Williamsburg, Virginia and Yorktown Virginia! There is a parade in Yorktown plus a hotdog eating contest, stay for the live music, food and a fireworks display to round out the day. Friday, July 4, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Along with free admission to the historic area on Friday, Colonial Williamsburg will have fun, historically themed events leading up to a free fireworks show Busch Gardens Williamsburg will commemorate Independence Day with colorful fireworks displays – set to a synchronized soundtrack of contemporary patriotic music – July 3-5 starting at 9:30 p.m.
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