Williamsburg, Va

Celebrate Independence Day with Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg has released its schedule of events for this year's Fourth of July Celebration. 

At 10 a.m. on July 4 on Market Square, "A Salute to the States" offers a salute to the original 13 colonies with a Fifes and Drums performance and cannon fire. At 12:30 p.m. the Declaration of Independence is read to the citizens of Williamsburg at the Capitol.

At 7:45 p.m., "Music for Fireworks" features a concert of patriotic music with Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums and the alumni group. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. and last approximately 20 minutes.

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

On July 4, guests are encouraged to park in the Visitor Center and take Colonial Williamsburg's buses. The Blue Line service operates from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with limited service from 1 to 8 p.m. The Blue Line stops at 8 p.m. The Red Line service to the Governor's Palace shuttle stop runs from 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. with limited service from 4 to 8:45 p.m. The Red Line stops at 8:45 p.m. All service resumes at 10:45 p.m.

Governor’s Palace Picnic - Sunday, July 4, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Come celebrate our nation’s birth in a place where America’s story began. Join us on Sunday, July 4, for an all-American picnic and festive holiday entertainment.

• Dine on a variety of chilled picnic favorites and Colonial Williamsburg specialties at our annual summer evening picnic from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the Governor’s Palace grounds.
• Enjoy exciting performances by musicians, dancers, storytellers, and balladeers plus plenty of games for the kids!
• Receive a free commemorative picnic blanket, so all you’ll need to bring are your chairs!
• March with the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums to a premium, reserved viewing area for the fireworks extravaganza!

$51 adults, $25 youth (ages 6–12) (includes tax and gratuity)

For information and reservations, call 1-800-447-8679
Reservations must be made by July 2; so don’t wait, call today!

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