Red, white, and boom! Kick off your celebration at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts with an all-American weekend of historic adventures that include poolside cocktails, patriotic performances, live performances, and a tavern buffet.
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July 4: Events & Programs
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.
Fireworks: Lights of Freedom
8:00 PM... Celebrate the anniversary of our nation with this heart-pounding display of fireworks above the Governor's Palace. Fireworks at 9:30 PM
July 3: A Community Salute to America
7:30PM... The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band celebrates with patriotic performance on Art Museums lawn.
July 4: Morning Reading of Declaration
9:30AM... Join Thomas Jefferson at Capitol Circle in the Historic Area for the morning Reading of the Declaration.
July 4: Salute to the States
10:30AM... The Virginia Military Garrison presents a salute to the original thirteen states in the union behind the Courthouse.
July 4: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Noon... Join residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community at the Courthouse and surrounding area.
July 4: Concert with Good Shot Judy
6:30PM...Party before the fireworks. From Enjoy music from Good Shot Judy on Art Museum Lawn.
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Shields Tavern: Independence Buffet
Join us for a family-style buffet in celebration of America’s Independence. Shields Tavern Buffet 11 AM – 5 PM
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Social Terrace at the Williamsburg Inn
Come relax at the Social Terrace and enjoy music from singer and guitarist Joselyn Oldham. Performances from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm and 7:00 pm-9 pm.
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