New Year's in Williamsburg, VA
It's time to celebrate a great year and toast to a new beginning! Give the year a proper farewell with any of these exciting events.
What better night to mark the end of Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration? Dazzling shows and more than 5 million twinkling lights will enhance your experience while you sip Busch Gardens' signature peppermint fudge hot chocolate. Stop for a photo op in front of the parks' 50-foot tall, light-animated Christmas tree. For more information, including a complete operating schedule, visit www.christmastown.com or call (800) 343-7946.
Colonial Williamsburg wishes you a Happy Hogmanay! With the suppression of Christmas celebrations being mandated by the government in the 17th century, Scotland turned to New Year's Eve for its end-of-year frivolity, a tradition that remains strong to this day. Celebrate the Scotsman's greatest day with songs, tunes, and stories to say welcome to the new year! Visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/holidays.
For families, there's First Night Williamsburg. This festive celebration kicks off with a kids' show from 3 to 7 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment from 6 p.m. to midnight, plus fireworks! Call 757-258-5153, or visit First Night Williamsburg for more information.
To learn about additional ways to celebrate the New Year visit our calendar of events. To book a package for your stay in the Historic Triangle while celebrating the New Year please visit our destination reservation site.