Here in the historically enriched areas of Coastal Virginia, we
take the fourth of July very seriously. In Hampton Roads specifically, there are
dozens of festivals and fireworks shows from Williamsburg to the border of
North Carolina. Whether you are from the area, or you’re visiting from out
town, you have surely heard of some of the patriotic celebrations in Hampton
Roads. From Colonial Williamsburg’s Independence Day Celebration to Virginia
Beach’s Stars and Stripes Explosion, you won’t fall short of entertainment for
the 4th of July!
Below are just a handful of places in the area that put on a
great show. Be sure to check out all of them here.
Williamsburg, July 4:
Celebrate the nation's birth in Colonial Williamsburg's Revolutionary
City for their Independence Day Celebration. You can listen to a dramatic
reading of the Declaration of Independence, enjoy a picnic with family and
friends and a performance by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Of course you can’t miss the dazzling display
of fireworks. Come early and stay late!
TIME: 10:00am-9:30pm FREE to the public
Yorktown, July 4: Starting at 9:00am on July
4th, History Yorktown will be honoring America along the waterfront with a
patriotic parade followed by its Independence Day celebration that evening.
Make sure to stay for the patriotic entertainment on Riverwalk Landing at 8pm
which leads into a spectacular fireworks show.
TIME: 9:00am-10:00pm FREE to the public
http://www.visityorktown.org/
Newport News, July 4: Check out the Stars in
the Sky celebration at Victory Landing Park starting at 6:00pm. With a variety
of food vendors, children’s activities, and rides, this promises to be a fun
filled evening for the whole family. There is free parking and plenty of
spectacular views to light up your 4th of July.
TIME: 6:00pm-10:00pm FREE to the public
Norfolk, July 4: Relax by the Elizabeth River
in Town Point Park and enjoy the sounds of the United States Army Training and
Doctrine Command Band. There will be no shortage of All American Fare to eat so
make sure to bring the entire family. And don’t miss their extraordinary
fireworks show starting at 9:30pm.
TIME: 5:00pm-10:00pm FREE to the public
Virginia Beach, July 4: Starting in the
evening, the oceanfront is the place to be! There will be multiple live
performances on different stages at the oceanfront as well as a fireworks show
that will light up the ocean for miles. Don’t miss this spectacular celebration
of what America is!
TIME: 7:00pm (on some streets) - 10:00pm FREE to the public
