Beginning at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 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, according to a release from York County. The fireworks can also be seen from Gloucester Point Beach.
Due to the expected crowds, there are policies and procedures in place to make it an enjoyable experience for all those who visit, the York County release stated.
Free parking for the July 4th 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. Please note that the Colonial Parkway leading into Yo...