Mount Vernon Fireworks Show Moved To Weekend Before Christmas

MOUNT VERNON, VA—Mount Vernon's Christmas Illuminations event with a fireworks show has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 22. The event had been originally planned for Dec. 14-15.

Organizers moved the date due to forecasted heavy rain and cloudy weather. Tickets from both nights will be automatically refunded. The event on Dec. 22 will require a new ticket purchase.

Fireworks choreographed to holiday music will begin at 8:15 p.m. Activities will precede the fireworks from 5:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. These will include local choir performances, 18th century chocolate making, Aladdin the camel, a bonfire, hot chocolate and greetings from George and Martha Washington and re-enactors. Visitors also tour the mansion and find holiday gifts at the Shops at Mount Vernon.

Fireworks tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for kids ages 6-11; tickets for a mansion tour and fireworks are $35 for adults and $20 for kids.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit Mount Vernon's website.

See a recap of last year's fireworks below.