On Busch Gardens celebrates Military Appreciation Week July 1-8

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BuschGardens®Williamsburgisproudto honor the individuals and families of those who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces Join us for Busch Gardens’ Military Appreciation Week from July 1 - 8, as we share our appreciation for the dedication courage and sacrifice given toourbelovedcountry.

Watch the nightly fireworks display, capping off a day of fun with a burst of red, white and blue paired with a patriotic soundtrack. (Weather permitting Showtimessubjecttochange.) Enjoyalineupofmilitarybandsonthe Oktoberfest stage, filling hearts with spiritedsoundsduringthisspecialevent Be sure to catch a performance and let the infectiousbeatsbringyoutoyourfeet.Visitingspecialguestsinclude:

„ FullSpectrumUSAFHeritageofAmerica

Band-Sunday July2

„ RADOC Brass Band: 7 Cities BandMonday,July3andTuesday,July4

„ TRADOC Rock Band: Low Tide

- Wednesday July5

„ United States Fleet Forces Band - Friday, Jul7

Then rock out to award-winning Collective Soul on Saturday, July 1, and Kari Jobe onJuly8,intheRoyalPalaceTheatre.

The family-friendly fun continues with up-close views of military vehicles, and specialtyshopping Fly,soaranddiveonour world-class lineup of attractions including the ALL-NEW DarKoaster™,North America’s first all-indoor straddle coaster. Celebrate quality time with family and friends at The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park adornedinred,whiteandblueduringMilitaryAppreciationWeek.

Complimentary and discounted admission is available for Active-Duty Military, and discounted admission for Veterans Ticketsmustbepurchasedinadvanceonline athttps://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/ tickets/military/ Plus ServiceMembersand their families can show a valid Military ID for an additional 10% off in-park shopping anddining

PressRelease NORFOLK Va Hampton Roads residents & guests will have the opportunity to witness a pair of spectacular fireworks displays in the City of Norfolk for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. The 40th Annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, at Town Point Park along theDowntownNorfolkWaterfrontandthe Shore Thing Independence Day Celebration&FireworksisFriday,June30 atOcean

ViewBeachParkalongtheChesapeakeBay.

The 40th Annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, at Town Point Park begins at 5pm with live patriotic music, food, family-friendly activities, followed by one of HamptonRoads’mostspectacularfireworks displaysat9:30pmhighabovetheElizabeth River MusicalperformersincludeU.S.Fleet ForcesBand(8pm)andU.S.NavyRockBand (6:30pm). A wide variety of All-American fare,includinghotdogs hamburgers barbecue,seafood,cottoncandy andmuchmore.

Visitbit.ly/Norfolk4thformoreinformation.

TheShoreThingIndependenceDayCelebration & Fireworks on Friday, June 30 at Ocean View Beach Park begins at 6pm and featureslivemusicfromWonderland,aswell asfoodtrucksandfamily-friendlygamesand activities The fireworks display in Ocean View is also set for 9:30pm For more information,visitOceanViewBeachPark.org.

The 40th Annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic

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Among the LibertyCelebration activities onJuly4 at theAmerican Revolution Museum atYorktown are artillery demonstrations and living-historyexperiences in the re-created ContinentalArmyencampment (IMAGES COURTESYOFTHEJAMESTOWN-YORKTOWNFOUNDATION)