Delaware's Best Independence Day Firework Displays
Delaware has a lot to be proud of on the 4th of July – after all, we were the First State! Here are some of the Fourth of July fireworks and festivities that will be going on around Delaware.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Rehoboth Beach
Fireworks display will take place at approximately 9:30 p.m. and are launched from the beach south of Rehoboth Avenue and visible up and down the boardwalk and beach.
For more information visit cityofrehoboth.com
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Dover
Don’t miss the National Bell-Ringing Ceremony at 2pm and 4pm at The Old State House on The Green. Every Independence Day, bells ring across America’s thirteen original colonies at 2 p.m. to jointly celebrate the birth of our nation with the reading of the Declaration of Independence aloud from the spot where the citizens of Dover first heard it in 1776 and ring the Old State House bell. The parade starts at 6pm followed by Firework at dusk. For more information visit dover4thofjuly.com
Smyrna
The day starts with a parade through Clayton starting at 9:30 a.m., kicking off at Clayton Elementary School. The annual fireworks display begins after dusk at the Little League Park on Duck Creek Parkway. For more information visit The Smyrna Clayton July 4th Foundation
Middletown
There is no planned 4th of July Parade in Middletown this year, but the annual fireworks will be held at dusk in Silver Lake Park. For more information visit middletownde.org
Bethany Beach
Parade at noon followed by live music and fireworks at night. For more information visit townofbethanybeach.com
Lewes
Children games, boat parade, games, Doo-Dah parade and fireworks at dusk. Downtown Lewes. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information visit leweschamber.com
Dewey Beach
9 p.m. Fireworks to be launched from the beach and will be visible from any bar or restaurant along the bayside in Dewey.
Laurel
Parade at 11 am., food trucks, vendors, music, and fireworks at dusk. For more information visit Laurel 4th of July
Hockessin
All-day festival with food trucks, beer garden, relay races, parade and fireworks. Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. 2 to 9 p.m. For more information: hockessin4thofjuly.org
Newark
Food, arts and craft booths, games and fireworks at dusk. University of Delaware Athletic Complex, 631 S. College Ave., Newark. 6 to 10 p.m. For more information visit newarkde.gov
Wilmington
Family fun activities, live music, and fireworks at dusk on the Wilmington Riverfront. For more information visitwilmingtonde.com
Friday, July 5, 2019
Dover Downs
Dover Downs Hotel and Casino will feature a free display for the first time on July 5 at dusk. For more information: doverdowns.com
Elsmere
Fireworks at dusk, food trucks and games. Fairgrounds Park, Filbert Ave and Dover Ave Elsmere. 7 to 10 p.m. For more information visit townofelsmere.com
The DuPont Country Club
For the second year, there will be a fireworks show and food from 9 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit dupontcountryclub.com
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