Spend the day along the Riverfront with music, food, family activities, and plenty to explore. Bring the kids, meet up with friends, and make a full day of celebrating Delaware together. Stay through the evening for fireworks over the Christina River with music along the Riverwalk.
Free Admission
Bring family, friends, and your Delaware pride.
When & Where
Starts at
Celebration starts at 4pm
Fireworks start at 10:00pm
Located at
The Riverfront
Wilmington, DE
Clear bags only. No backpacks, bikes, skateboards, or scooters.
Attractions & Activities
Fireworks Finale
Spectacular fireworks over the Christina River will start at 10:00pm.
Sponsored by:
Free Family Entertainment
- 4:00-10:00pm: Circus Time amusement rides for young children
- 4:00-10:00pm: Water Gun Fun interactive games
- 4:00-8:00pm: Speed Sketchers
- 4:00-8:00pm: Juggling Hoffmans
- 4:30-8:30pm: Hot-air balloon rides
- Delaware Children’s Museum
- Kalmar Nyckel tours
- Wilmington Fire Boat
Delaware Children’s Museum
Enjoy the museum as part of the Riverfront celebration.
Riverwalk Mini Golf
Classic family fun, kids rides and attractions, corn-hole, yard games, and Riverfront activities throughout the day.
Kalmar Nyckel Tours
Step aboard one of Delaware’s most recognizable historic vessels.
On the River
Watch the Wilmington Fire Boat in action on the Christina River.
Three Stages of Music
Music will carry the celebration across three stage areas, with schedules below.
Red Stage Area
- 4:30-5:30pm: Brandi Sanders Experience, first set
- 5:30-6:00pm: Break
- 6:00-7:00pm: Brandi Sanders Experience, second set
- 7:15-7:19pm: National Guard Color Guard Presentation
- 7:20-7:23pm: Mayor John Carney
- 7:24-7:27pm: Senator Chris Coons
- 7:28-7:30pm: Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay
- 7:30-8:30pm: Clifford Brown Festival Orchestra, first set
- 8:30-9:00pm: Break
- 8:55-8:57pm: Governor Meyer
- 9:00-10:00pm: Clifford Brown Festival Orchestra, second set
- 10:00pm: Fireworks
White Stage Area
- 4:30-5:30pm: Lower Case Blues, first set
- 5:30-6:00pm: Break
- 6:00-7:00pm: Lower Case Blues, second set
- 7:30-8:30pm: Kristen & The Noise, first set
- 8:30-9:00pm: Break
- 9:00-10:00pm: Kristen & The Noise, second set
- 10:00pm: Fireworks
Blue Stage Area
- 4:00-4:30pm: Breakdancers, show one
- 4:45-5:15pm: Breakdancers, show two
- 5:30-10:00pm: DJ Mega Skills
- 10:00pm: Fireworks
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra
8:00 – 9:30pm
@ The Chase Center
Reserved seating available
Guests may exit through the back of the Chase Center to view the fireworks outside.
@ The Chase Center
Reserved seating available
Guests may exit through the back of the Chase Center to view the fireworks outside.
Food and Drink
4:00-10:00pm
- Food trucks on Rosa Parks Drive at Tubman-Garrett Park
- Beer gardens
- Dining locations: Banks Seafood, Big Fish, Constitution Yards, Del Pez, Docklands, Iron Hill, Riverfront Asian Cuisine, Riverfront Mini Golf, Taco Grande, and Timothy’s
Honor Tent
4:00-10:00pm: Located near the White Stage Area. Featuring projection art in the Honor Tent.
Delaware Made Village
4:00-10:00pm: Located near the Blue Stage Area. Shop a Delaware Made market featuring local artists, makers, and vendors.
Interested in becoming a DE Village vendor? Click here to learn more.
