Norfolk and Colonial Williamsburg Activities for July 4th

Head to Norfolk, Virginia, and Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, for July 4^th for a family travel getaway. These Virginia cities offer plenty Fourth of July fun for the whole family.

Norfolk hosts its 39^th annual 4^th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks event. The free event takes place at the downtown waterfront, 5–10 p.m., with the fireworks display kicking off at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, food and activities while taking in waterfront views. For a more intimate experience, join the 4^th of July Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise. Set on the Elizabeth River, the cruise includes dinner and drinks, followed by the stunning fireworks display overhead. Board the ship at 6:30 p.m. for the 7–9:30 p.m. cruise. Another cruise option is Norfolk’s 4th of July Fireworks Aboard the Victory Rover. The cruise sets sail at 8:30 p.m. for a brief tour of the inner harbor before the fireworks display begins. Adult admission costs $40.

Colonial Williamsburg hosts a four-part concert series leading up to July 4. Attend the Star-Spangled Symphony on July 1, Virginia Arts Festival Big Band on July 2, A Community Salute to America on July 3, and July 4^th on the Lawn on July 4. Kick off July 4^th with a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson at Capitol Circle. The grand fireworks display, Lights of Freedom, begins at 8 p.m. with a variety of musical performances ahead of the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Other events take place throughout Colonial Williamsburg during 4^th of July weekend. Check the calendar for a full list.