July 4th Fireworks & Weekend Events in Williamsburg & Yorktown

Fun things to do all July 4th Fireworks and weekend events
Have you been Googling “4th of July 2025 fireworks near me”? Well welcome to the correct page to find the best place to see fireworks in Williamsburg and Yorktown! See what time Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown fireworks start, Fireworks Schedule and July 4th Events!
Williamsburg, Yorktown & Busch Gardens Fireworks Schedule for July 4, 2025
- Colonial Williamsburg Fireworks: 9:30 pm
- Yorktown Fireworks: 9:15 pm
- Busch Gardens Fireworks: 9:15 pm (nightly Friday July 4 – Sunday July 6)
Hampton Roads Fireworks Schedules for July 4, 2025
- Fourth at the Fort – Independence Day Celebration at Fort Monroe Fireworks & Drone Show | 9:15 pm
- LIGHT UP THE NIGHT IN NEWPORT NEWS! at Fireworks at 9 pm
- Norfolk – Town Point Park Fireworks at 9:30 pm
- Portsmouth Shaggin’ 4th of July Celebration Fireworks at 9:30 pm
- Smithfield Fireworks at July 2 at 9:30 pm
- Suffolk Stars and Stripes Spectacular! Fireworks at 9 pm
- Virginia Beach: Virginia Beach Oceanfront Fireworks at 9:30 pm
- Virginia Beach: Mount Trashmore Fireworks at 9:30 pm
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. In Colonial Williamsburg the day starts with the Declaration of Independence and continues with indoor and outdoor live theater, live music, ice cream and FIREWORKS! Busch Gardens will have thrills all day long and fireworks at night. See the firework times below…keep scrolling for individual event posts…
July 4th Weekend Events

The Burg Weekender & The Burg Weekly full of upcoming events
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Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!
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Merchants Square’s Free Concert Series has been Announced for 2025
Merchants Square’s Concert Series for Summer 2025 is back on DoG (Duke of Gloucester St.) in the heart of Merchants Square! The Merchant Square Concert Series: A Season of Unforgettable Music First Fridays, May to October Get ready for an extraordinary lineup of live music at Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchant Square! The 2025 Merchant Square Concert…

Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2025
Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2025 With their free admission ticket offer – it just makes sense to come spend the day in Colonial Williamsburg for July 4th – but when you do…where do you eat? This July 4th, make your Independence Day delicious with a one-of-a-kind dining experience in Colonial…

Independence Day 8k, 5k Run/Walk on July 4th at 8 am – Learn more & Register:
Independence Day 8k, 5k Run/Walk The Fourth of July may be remembered for the Declaration of Independence, but where would we be without the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown? Register to walk or run where the American and French allies won the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. This is a chip-timed 8K event…

July 4, 2025 in Yorktown – Fun Events All Day Long!
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4th of July Fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg 2025 plus List of Events
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757 Sober Ride for July 4th Holiday Weekend
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‘Liberty Celebration’ Drums Up Patriotic Fun July 4 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
This Fourth of July holiday, salute the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence during Liberty Celebration at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. On July 4, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, visitors can enjoy interpretive programs, artillery demonstrations and learn about the challenges that faced…

Independence Day Laser Show at the Abbitt Planetarium in the Virginia Living Museum on July 4 – Bring the kids!
July 4: Independence Day Celebration Spirit of America – Laser Show at the Abbitt Planetarium in the Virginia Living Museum – Bring the kids! Spirit of America at the Virginia Living Museum Abbitt PlanetariumShows: 5 pm, 6 pm & 7 pmDate: July 4, 2025 Join the Virginia Living Museum in the Abbitt Planetarium for their…

Busch Gardens Waves of Honor, Admission for Veterans*, and Military Pass – more info
affiliate links in this post and on this site Looking for Military Discounts for Busch Gardens & Water Country USA tickets for 2025? Busch Gardens is saying “Thank You!” To show their appreciation for those who have served our country, we are offering free tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg so you can share the experience with friends and family….
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