It’s not too early to ask this super serious question that Delawareans will soon be flooding Google with: “Where can we see the Delaware fireworks for the 4th of July?”
You have questions. We have answers.
Here’s a guide on where to see the Independence Day sparks fly in the First State and Maryland:
Wilmington
Delaware’s largest city is doing it this July 4 with family-friendly activities and live performances at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, including tours on the Kalmar Nyckel boat, starting at 4 p.m. Around 9:30 pm, the fireworks begin.
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Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park (Rosa Parks Drive, Wilmington) from 4 to 10 pm on Thursday, July 4. Visit cityfestwilm.com or (302) 576-2100.
Hockessin
Uncle Sam vibes will take over Hockessin’s Independence Day celebration, with festivities like a beer garden, food trucks and live music.
The relay races will begin around 8 in the morning, the organizers reported. Starting at 3 pm, the parade begins on Old Lancaster Pike and heads toward Valley Road.
At dusk, fireworks launch. The primary viewing area to view the exhibit is Swift Park, Piedmont Baseball Fields, Hockessin Library, and Artesian Soccer Fields.
Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Visit hockessin4th.org or (302) 239-6900.
lewes
Starting at 9 a.m., Lewes will continue its tradition of hosting old-school children’s games on Second Street.
Starting at 1:30 p.m., the Lewes Independence Boat Parade begins, with participants departing from Roosevelt Inlet, in front of the Coast Guard Station. They will head to the judges’ review stand at Fisherman’s Wharf at 2 p.m.
At 3:30 p.m., all ship participants are invited to attend the awards ceremony on the deck of the Lightship Overfalls. To be eligible for a prize, boats must register by 10 a.m. on July 4 (see the Lewes Chamber of Commerce website for more information on registration forms).
The good times will continue at the colorful Doo-Dah parade, which begins near Lloyd’s Market on Savannah Road and winds down Kings Highway to Second Street and ends at Savannah Road, returning to Lloyds.
The night finally culminates with fireworks, launched from a barge off Savannah Beach at dusk.
Festivities will take place in downtown Lewes near Second Street from 9am to 9:30pm on Thursday, July 4. Visit leweschamber.com or (302) 645-8073.
Laurel
A fun-filled day will be available at Janosik Park, including food and craft vendors, live music and more starting at 2 p.m.
The car show will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.
At 7 p.m., the parade begins on Evergreen Drive and travels to Central Ave., before ending at Delaware Avenue.
The fireworks begin at dusk.
Janosik Park (201-299 Front St., Laurel) from approximately 2 to 10 pm on Thursday, July 4. Visit townoflaurel.net or (302) 875-2277.
Dover
The capital city will celebrate America’s birthday with a parade, music, street vendors and fireworks. More details will be announced.
Legislative Mall (411 Legislative Ave., Dover) on Thursday, July 4. Event times are to be confirmed. Visit dover4thofjuly.com.
NY
The University of Delaware hosts entertainment, vendors, and an enchanting light show.
Athletic Complex (605 S. College Ave., Newark) from 6 to 10 p.m., Thursday, July 4. Visit newarkde.gov/calendar or (302) 366-7000.
Betania Beach
Beginning at noon, the parade will travel up Pennsylvania Avenue, south to Cedarwood Street, east to Atlantic Avenue, north from Ocean View Parkway to Pennsylvania Avenue and south to Central Boulevard.
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Bands/music groups performing in the parade include The Honeycombs, 1st Delaware Regiment, The Dixie Express, 1st Marine Corps League State Detachment, 287th Army National Guard Band, Delaware Highlanders and Tidewater Brass Band.
The awards ceremony will take place starting at 7:15 p.m.
At 7:30 p.m., the band The 1974 (which performs covers of classic ’70s pop songs, focusing on one-hit wonders) will play at the Bethany Beach Bandstand.
The fireworks are scheduled to begin at dusk.
Near the Bethany Beach Bandstand on Thursday, July 4; Events take place from noon until after dark. Visit townofbethanybeach.com or (302) 539-8011.
Salisbury, Maryland
Make yourself comfortable and bring a lawn chair and blanket to catch the 13th Annual Red White and Boom with Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
James M. Bennett High School (300 E. College Ave., Salisbury, Maryland) on Thursday, July 4. Gates open at 6 pm and fireworks begin at 9:15 pm Visit redwhiteboomsalisbury.org or (410) 726-5194.
Ocean City, Maryland
People will celebrate the nation’s birthday with music and fireworks at two locations: Downtown Beach and Northside Park in Ocean City, Maryland, on Thursday, July 4. More details to be confirmed. Visit ococean.com or (410) 289-2800.
Dewey Beach
Highway One takes off again with fireworks launched from a barge in Rehoboth Bay at dusk. The fireworks can be seen from the Rusty Rudder, where there will be live music all day, starting at 2 p.m.
Rusty Rudder (113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach). The fireworks begin at dusk on Thursday, July 4. Visit Rustyrudder.com.
Rehoboth Beach
Please note that the Rehoboth Beach fireworks show will take place over the weekend. People will be able to watch the sparks fly from the Rehoboth beach and boardwalk.
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At 6 pm, street closures begin around the kiosk and at 7 pm on Henlopen and Surf avenues. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., vehicles will not be able to cross Rehoboth Avenue at the roundabout. Rehoboth Avenue eastbound and Church Street from Route 1 will be closed at 8 p.m., according to organizers.
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk (8 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach). The fireworks begin around 9:30 pm on Saturday, July 6. Visit cityofrehoboth.com or (302) 227-6181.
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