Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg
Sat, Dec 5Saturdays Dec 5, 12 and 19, 2026; fireworks in the evening
Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185Directions
All ages
See Colonial Williamsburg admission tickets; evening street events price not stated
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About this adventure
Colonial Williamsburg revives the 18th-century custom of 'illuminations', when the colonial capital fired guns and set off fireworks for major occasions such as a sovereign's birthday, a military victory or a new governor's arrival, on three December Saturdays. Families can start the day by walking the Historic Area to see the special holiday decorations on its homes and shops. As evening falls, musicians perform on several stages along the streets, and fireworks are set off over the Capitol and the Governor's Palace. It is a big, festive outdoor night that suits children who can handle crowds and the noise of fireworks. Admission tickets and visit planning are on Colonial Williamsburg's site.
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