July 4th Fireworks – Yorktown

July 4th Fireworks – Yorktown 2024

Beginning at 9:15 p.m. on July 4^th, fireworks will light up the sky over the York River in an annual community tradition. The best places to view the show are along the Yorktown waterfront and at the Victory Monument on Main Street. Due to the expected crowd, there are policies and procedures in place to make it an enjoyable experience for all those who visit.

Free parking for the July 4^th evening activities, including the fireworks show, is on the Yorktown Battlefield located at the corner of Cook Road and Ballard Street.  Battlefield parking opens at 4 p.m. and closes once it reaches capacity. Guests are encouraged to arrive early. It is important to note that the walk from the Yorktown Battlefield parking area to the waterfront is approximately one mile and includes hills and uneven terrain.

While visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. There will be several Yorktown restaurants open for business, and several to-go options at the Patriotic Food Pavilion, which will be open from 3 to 9:15 p.m. The food trucks and vendors will be set up at Riverwalk Landing.

The free air-conditioned Yorktown Trolley runs from approximately 10 a.m. (following the parade) until 5 p.m.

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