4th of July in Yorktown, VA 2009
“Let Freedom Ring” is the theme for this year’s 30th annual Yorktown Fourth of July
Celebration.
This year, a new starting time of 4 p.m. has been set for the family-oriented and patriotic
events held in Historic Yorktown.
Activities taking place in Historic Yorktown include:
• 4 p.m. Fly Over by 71st Fighter Squadron assigned to 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force
Base – Victory Monument
• 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Children’s Fun Center – Main and Nelson Street area
• 5 p.m. “Sounds of Liberty” Bell Ringing Ceremony – Nelson House (Main and Nelson
Street Intersection)
• 6 p.m. The Fifes & Drums of York Town – Victory Monument
• 6:30 p.m. The Yorktown Chorale – Victory Monument
• 7 p.m. The Fifes & Drums of York Town – Victory Monument
• 8 p.m. U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band – Victory Monument
• 9:15 p.m. Spectacular Fireworks Display over the York River
In addition, the annual Independence Day 8K Run/5K Walk event sponsored by the
Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration Committee will take place at 8 a.m. at York High School,
located on Rt. 17 in Yorktown.
For additional event information, please visit www.yorkcounty.gov/fourth or call York
County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500.
