Get ready for an evening of oohs and ahhs, as Longwood Gardens presents spectacular fireworks and fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable.

Mark your calendar for these 2012 shows (beginning at 9:15 pm unless otherwise noted):

Swan Lake
May 26 & July 21, 9:15 pm
September 1, 8:15 pm
Swan Lake features some of Tchaikovsky's most beloved music from what is probably the most famous ballet of all, about a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer.

Stars & Stripes
July 3, 9:15 pm
Stars & Stripes is a salute to John Philip Sousa, who gave 14 concerts with his band at Longwood between 1922 and 1930 and evokes a Fourth of July parade.

The Amazing '80s!
August 11, 9:15 pm
September 29, 7:15 pm
The Amazing '80s spotlights popular rock and pop music from the decade's most iconic artists.

For more information, contact Longwood Gardens.  And why not make it a wonderful weekend by staying at the historic and elegant Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast, a short 20 minute drive to Longwood.