The rockets’ red glare? Don’t be funny—this isn’t 1776. Colonial Williamsburg’s camera-ready patriotic spectacular promises “dazzling” drones in the grand finale. But wait! We’re further promised a “Lights of Freedom fireworks extravaganza,” so maybe there is gunpowder in the mix. Other than that, the program brings us the ageless Judy Collins. Collins, of course, is the artist who put “Amazing Grace” on the pop charts in 1970, peaking at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971. But did you know that in 2017, her platter was added to the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress? Other headliners include the Honorable John Charles Thomas, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, who steps up to recite some poetry, and the ever-rousing United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. See local listings for live or time-shifted broadcasts on the PBS network, which, yes!, is still with us, no thanks to you know who. —Matthew Gurewitsch
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A view of the fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg.
When
July 4, 2026
Where
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Courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg
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