4th of July Celebration in Williamsburg

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.