July 4th Fireworks Delaware- Independence Day 2021
Fireworks on Independence Day are always a big draw. Below I have compiled a list of places in Delaware that you can see them for the both the fourth of July and surrounding dates. Delaware has some great venues for fireworks. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but if you are looking for some great displays in Delaware in 2021 for the 4th of July, consider this a starting point. As schedules may change, please take a few moments and confirm before you head out! Hopefully, you find this post of some help!
One important Safety tip with regard to pets. Please make sure your pets are secured safely at home during fireworks. July 4 is one of the times pets are most likely to run away due to being frightened by the noise.
If I missed any local fireworks, please give me a call and I will add them into the post.
Please note that many of these are changing rapidly. For instance, both Newark and Hockessin had cancelled their fireworks but then changed their mind.
New Castle County Delaware
July 3rd Fireworks
Wilmington Delaware
Blue Rocks play the Rome Braves July 3rd and they will feature a post-game fireworks display, get Blue Rocks tickets here.
The City of Wilmington
July 4th
Riverfront Park Grand Opening Event
Sunday, July 4 from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free Tickets are not required.
Address: Riverfront Park, 10 Cowan Street, Wilmington
(formerly North Waterfront Park)
This family friendly event will include music featuring local bands, entertainment, kids activities, food, a beer garden, & more!
Seating for Lawn AreaBeach Chairs (with legs no longer than 9 inches) and blankets will be allowed in the Great Lawn, no chairs or blankets allowed in the Beer Garden.
Parking
Parking is available on the street and in downtown parking lots. Street parking on July 4 is FREE.
Stage Schedule:
1:00 p.m. – Gates Open/ WMNX Coast 97.3 Core DJ Crew BIGG B and Sandra The Midday Miss
2:00 – 2:10 p.m. – Omni Percussion Ensemble
2:10 – 2:50 p.m. – Benny Hill Band
2:50 – 3:20 p.m. – Comedian Matt White
3:20 – 4:00 p.m. – The Coastal Collective
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Comedian Tim Sherrill
4:30 – 5:10 p.m. – Signal Fire
5:40 – 6:30 p.m. – L Shape Lot
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Entertainment
After this event, fireworks will take place downtown and will be visible along Water Street. Fireworks will not be visible from Riverfront Park.
2021 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 2021 Time: 9:05 pm
Location: Downtown Wilmington Riverfront
Questions? Please call 341.7855 or email
Join us in historic downtown for a celebration of our Nation’s Independence with the 2021 City of Wilmington 4th of July Fireworks display to be held Sunday, July 4th.
Brought to you by the City of Wilmington and WGNI 102.7, the fireworks display will begin at 9:05 p.m. and will be shot from a barge located at the convergence of the Cape Fear & Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, just north of the USS Battleship North Carolina.
Elsmere Delaware
Elsmere Delawaredoesn’t appear to be celebrating Independence Day in 2021
In the past, Elsmere would celebrate Independence Day at Fairgrounds Park. The event generally ran from 5:00-10 with fireworks at dusk. There were multiple food trucks that were on-site. Click here for more information on past Elsmere Celebration.
Friday July 2nd
Fireworks in Newark Delaware
Also on the July 2nd, you have City of Newark’s Park and Recreation Departments celebration. Vendors and entertainment will not be present. This will be a Fireworks only event.Free parking and viewing from your vehicle location is available in the University of Delaware Athletic Complex lots, including those surrounding the UD Stadium and Bob Carpenter Center, as well as the Woods Lot (off of Route 4) and the STAR Campus north and south parking lots. There will be NO lawn or grass viewing areas available for this event in these parking areas. Parking at the UD Athletic Complex will open at 7 p.m. Alcohol is not permitted during the event, and the community is asked to leave pets at home and be sure they are secured safely during the fireworks display, as the noise can frighten animals.In accordance with CDC, state and local guidelines, masks are not required outdoors but individuals must maintain a physical distance of 3 feet from non-family members. Tailgating and large congregations are prohibited.
The annual Independence Day celebration draws approximately 18,000 people. The fireworks are viewed by an estimated 40,000 people in the area.
Insider Tip Get there early or you won’t be able to find a parking spot.
Hockessin Delaware
Hockessin Delaware will also have a 4th of July Celebration. The Hockessin 4th of July FIREWORKS will take place on Friday JULY 2nd at dusk. Viewers are encouraged to follow CDC Covid-19 guidelines.
Wilmington and Western Fireworks Express
Another option to view the Hockessin Fireworks is to park at the Greenbank Station and take the Wilmington & Western train into Hockessin to view the Fireworks. The train departs at 7:00 and reservations are required. As of this posting, the fireworksexpress is still available but better act fast as they usually sell out! Hockessin has no rain date for the fireworks.
Middletown Delaware-July 4th
The annual Fireworks display in Middletown is at dusk on Sunday, July 4, at Silver Lake Park.
Important: The park will be closed for viewing the fireworks to avoid large gatherings.
The town asks residents and visitors to watch the fireworks from their homes, vehicles or from safely distanced areas.
Longwood Garden
Longwood Garden will be having fireworks this year. However, they have already sold out.
July 15th
Delaware City
Delaware City Day is usually held in July, but I haven’t been able to find any current information on it this year.
Kent County Delaware
Smyrna/Clayton
The Smyrna-Clayton Independence Day parade is slated for Saturday, July 3, at 9:30 a.m. in Smyrna. The parade will start at Smyrna Elementary, then move to South Street, High Street, Commerce Street and Main Street, and end at George Wright Jr. Municipal Park.
Fireworks will launch Sunday, July 4, at dusk, from James T. Vaughn Sr. Little League Park, Duck Creek Parkway. Parking will be available at Smyrna High School and Smyrna Middle School.
The band Party Fowl will perform before the fireworks. Food trucks will be available at the high school.
July 4th
Dover Independence Day
The community is invited to enjoy the fireworks at Legislative Mall on Sunday, July 4.
The American Legion will also host a parade on July Fourth. It will begin at 7 p.m., and the route is along State Street, from Hazel Road to Loockerman Street, then to Federal Street, with the reviewing stand on Legislative Mall.
Schedule of Events for Sunday, July 4, 20211:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Half-hour tours of the Old State House by advance reservations only. Call 302-744-5054 for reservations. Free admission. Address: The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover DE 19904.2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Program commences with the ringing of The Old State House bell in celebration of the nation’s birthday, followed immediately by historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, reciting the Declaration of Independence outside near the spot where the document was first read to the citizens of Dover in 1776.7:00 p.m.July 4th Parade organized by the American Legion, Walter L Fox Post 2Parade Route for 2021: Start at Hazel Road to State Street, continue south on State Street, turn east onto Loockerman Street, the turn South on Federal Street, ending in front of Legislative Mall. Spectators may line up on both sides of the streets to view the parade.7:30 p.m.Music on Legislative Mall by Spinjocs Entertainment8:45 p.m.Announcements and Recognition of SponsorsDusk (9:20 p.m.)Fireworks!!———-On Saturday, July 3rd, First State Heritage Pare is offering the following programming:9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Welcome Independence Day in old Delaware style! First State Heritage Park presents July 4th as it was enjoyed in the late 1800s: sack racing, tug ‘o war, lawn games, bells ringing out the celebration, and more! Games in the lawn area behind the John Bell House, 43 The Green, Dover DE.10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Visit First State Heritage Park for a freshly updated walking tour titled, Revolutionary Dover! Tours run every hour on the hour and meet in front of the John Bell House, 43 The Green, Dover DE.
Sussex County
July 1st
Lewes
Fireworks cruise. Departing from Lewes on the M/V Delaware, the cruise features live music and fireworks over the Delaware Bay. There is a fee.More information.
July 4th
Fireworks will be launched from a barge off Lewes Beach at dusk Sunday, July 4. People can watch the display anywhere on the beach between Roosevelt Inlet and Cape Henlopen State Park, but the fireworks will also be visible from many spots in town.
The fireworks will be launched even higher than previous years to help people view from many locations and avoid crowds on the beach. The Independence Day Lews Boat Parade will also pass by the reviewing stand at Fisherman’s Wharf around 2 p.m.
July 1st
Rehoboth Beach
JULY 3RD, 2021 – 9:30 PM
Celebrate Independence Day in Rehoboth Beach on July 3, 2021 with a spectacular firework display. The fireworks are launched from the beach south of Rehoboth Avenue and visible up and down the boardwalk and beach. Please be in town early. Depending on the weather, the fireworks may be launched any time after 8 p.m.
Bandstand Entertainment
Rock with The Funsters. Performing 8-9:15 p.m. before the fireworks and then again until 11 p.m. following the fireworks.
July 4th
Dewey Beach
Highway One will host a fireworks display Sunday, July 4.
Keeping with tradition, the fireworks will launch from a barge in Rehoboth Bay in front of the group’s businesses northbeach and Ivy.
July 4th
Bethany Beach
Fireworks will launch from the beach off Wellington Parkway in Bethany Beach at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, July 5.
Love Seed Mama Jump will perform at the Bandstand before the fireworks at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday July 4, the 287th Army Band will perform at 7:30 p.m.
There is no parade this year.
Please make sure you check with each venue to see if events have changed before you make your plans.
There are also a lot of events in both Philadelphia, Baltimore as well, but these are the July 4thfireworks in Delaware 2016.
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