Carrying on a tradition that started with the Delmarva Crier, a listing of some of the many Independence Day Activities and Fireworks occurring on the Delmarva Peninsula in 2019. You can see that nearly every night from June 30 to July 7th there will be a Fireworks display somewhere On Delmarva!
The listings are by County.
Chincoteague, VA
July 4, 2019 – Old Fashioned Fireworks Display at Carnival Grounds – 10pm
Independence Day Fireworks celebrate the birth of our nation and are sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, the Town of Chincoteague and the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.
Chesapeake City
Independence Celebration & Fireworks @ Pell Gardens
July 5th
Vendors Food & Music – 4:00
Fireworks – 9:30
Enjoy an evening of food, music, and fireworks. Festivities begin at 5pm in the Pell Gardens with food and music.
Fireworks Display – starts around 9pm. Best Viewing is anywhere along the canal on either the north or south sides of town.
Rain date, Monday, July 6.
Elkton
Meadow Park on July 4. Gates will open to the public at 5 p.m. with food vendors available and a family-friendly DJ playing music.
Fireworks will begin at dusk.
North East — (July 3) The 23rd Annual Salute to Cecil County Veterans’ Fireworks Event will start at 6 p.m. at East Community Park. Fireworks start at dark. Parking can be found along Main Street North East and along Route 272.
Fireworks on the Sassafras – Georgetown, MD, July 6th at Dusk
Cambridge
The Cambridge, Maryland, fireworks show over the Choptank River are scheduled for July 4 at dusk (usually a little bit after 9 p.m.). Best viewing spots include Great Marsh Park, near Somerset Avenue and Hambrooks Boulevard and Long Wharf Park, near High and Water Streets
July 4
Dover
A Celebration of Independence in the Capital of the First State
Join us in beautiful downtown Dover on Wednesday, July 4th for vendors, tours, history, children’s activities, a parade, music and a grand fireworks show
Smyrna/Clayton 4th of July Celebration – 9:30 AM
For early risers, start your day off at Smyrna’s annual Fourth of July parade which draws floats from organizations across the state. In the afternoon, there will be plenty of kid’s activities and the Annual Baby Contest. You won’t want to miss the Zerbini Family Circus showings at 2PM and 6PM. Come back at night for
Smyrna/Clayton Fireworks – 9:15 PM
Lay a blanket in the field across from Smyrna High School’s baseball diamonds for the spectacular annual fireworks show.
Rock Hall
June 30
Rock Hall’s Waterman’s Day- Bulkhead/Bayside Ave
July 3
Fireworks – Rock Hall
July 4
Rock Hall’s 4th of July Activities
7:00AM- American Legion Breakfast- Rock Hall Legion
10:00AM- Parade Begins Main Street to Civic Center
11:30AM- Opening Ceremonies at Civic Center immediately following: Food, Music, Games, Crafts and more. Horseshoe Tournament, Turtle Races, Sac Races, Bubble Blowing Contest
There will not be Fireworks in Chestertown this year
July 6
Great Oak Marina fireworks on the Bay near Chestertown Md.
June 29
Middletown Independence Day Celebration – Independence Day Celebration
12:00 UNTIL FIREWORKS Fireworks start at 9:30pm
Middletown Community Park
Rain Date June 30
July 3
Wilmington Blue Rocks Fireworks Shows – 6:35 PM
Enjoy 9 innings of fun and then stick around after the game for a 4th of July post-game fireworks show.
July 4
Hockessin 4th of July Festival – 2:30 PM
The town of Hockessin is throwing a special all-day festival with kids activities, entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden and fireworks, too!
Newark 4th of July Fireworks and Liberty Day – 6:00 PM
A full day of fun is happening at the University of Delaware Athletic Complex, including fine arts and crafts booth and games for kids. Live music starts at 6 PM followed by fireworks at dusk.
Wilmington Fireworks Express
Park at the Greenbank Station and the train will take you directly into Hockessin for the annual July 4th Fireworks, and you won’t have to worry about the parking hassles in Hockessin as the engineer will do the parking for you! Passengers are welcome to bring coolers, blankets and folding chairs aboard.
July 4
Cape Charles
The Town of Cape Charles will host an Independence Day parade beginning at 10:00 AM. Enjoy food, artisan vendors, and music along the beachfront. The day will also feature a guppie fishing challenge and volleyball tournament. There will be live music and fireworks after dark at the harbor.
June 30
Centerville
Free family event including moon bounce, slides and rides, and food ($). Followed by fireworks at 9:15pm. Rain Date: July 2nd
July 2
Kent Narrows Waterfront – Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center
4th of July Firework Celebration
July 7
Crisfield – Freedom Fest from 5 pm – 9 pm
Somers Cove Marina
Family oriented day
Food, arts & crafts
Fireworks to follow at 9:15 pm
Hosted by the American Legion 410-968-2415
crisfieldevents.com
July 3
Rehoboth Beach
509 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE
July 4
Bethany Beach Independence Day Celebration
The patriotic celebration starts early in the quiet beach town, kicking off with a parade at noon followed entertainment and the day wraps up with a fireworks show to remember.
www.townofbethanybeach.com/273/Fourth-of-July
Dewey Beach Fireworks – 9:00 PM
Dine at your favorite bay-side restaurant or have a drink and listen to some good music at one of Dewey’s famous bars to see the beautiful fireworks show over the bay. Walk to the bay or take the Jolly Trolley. Some of the best views can be found at North Beach or Ivy.
Lewes Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
9 AM – 10 PM
Take a walk back in time at the all-day Independence Day celebration. Watch the Boat Parade along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal and the Doo-Dah Parade on Kings Highway/Savannah Road/Second Street. Enjoy old-fashioned games for kids and to top it all off, this year there will be fireworks at dusk!
Laurel 4th of July Celebration
Fireworks at dusk
Easton Carnival and 4th of July Celebration
Carnival Fairgrounds: Behind Target, 28539 Marlboro Ave
Carnival Hours: June 28th – July 3rd: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. & July 4th: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Fireworks: July 4th at dusk – Best viewed from the Carnival Grounds
Easton’s annual Carnival and Fourth of July Celebration is a week-long community celebration June 27th thru July 4th. Enjoy carnival rides and games, yummy food, and traditional summer carnival activities.
The big party and celebration happens on the 4th of July with fireworks and live music. Music & entertainment start on the main stage 7:00 pm
July 3
Fireworks celebrating the 4th of July in Oxford at the Strand. Fireworks will start at dusk usually between 9-9:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair and get a spot early!
Sponsored by the Tred Avon Yacht Club
July 6
Big Band Night and Fireworks Night – St Michaels
In celebration of Independence Day, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on the Miles River in St. Michaels, Md. welcomes The Shades of Blue Orchestra for a live performance at its Saturday, July 6, 2019 Big Band Night. The St. Michaels fireworks are scheduled to launch after dusk that evening, with CBMM’s waterfront campus a great venue from which guests can enjoy the fireworks. The rain date for the concert and fireworks is Sunday, July 7.
Hebron Carnival
June 26th – June 29th (Wed-Sat),
July 5th and July 6th (Fri and Sat)
Fireworks will be held on – July 5th @ 9:30pm. Rain date for the Fireworks if need be will be July 6th.
July 4
Red White and BOOM, Salisbury’s free community fireworks display, returns to Wicomico County Stadium on Thursday, July 4. The stadium is right across from the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks will go off at 9:15 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Attendees can also enjoy music, food, bounce houses and Americana.
The rain date for the event is July 5.
Free parking is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and in the Wicomico High School parking lots.
June 29
The Fireworks celebration is a free, family friendly event for the residents and visitors of Snow Hill. The event includes food vendors, craft vendors, bounce houses, face painting, music and of course, a fantastic firework display.
The fireworks can be seen all over town, but the popular gathering places are Sturgis Park and across the river at the Cannery building. Folks will enjoy a beautiful scene with fireworks in the sky and a beautiful, night-time reflection off the Pocomoke River. This is an annual event that brings 500-1,000 people to our town.
July 3
The Town of Berlin will host an Independence Day celebration from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Events will take place at the Taylor House Museum. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own picnic. There will be games, slushies, and live music. The “Old Fashioned Independence Day ” celebration will also feature a signing of the Declaration of Independence! A fireworks display is set for dusk with the best view from Berlin Falls Park. Bring your chairs and blankets.
July 4
Ocean City — Ocean City has two locations for 4th of July fireworks, on the beach at N. Division Street and uptown at Northside Park on 125th Street Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 PM. For more information, please call 1-800-626-2326 or the Ocean City Department of Recreation & Parks at 410-250-0125.
Ocean Pines
New location! The celebration starts at 5pm with festivities, games, music, food, bounce houses, dry slides, and carnival rides. Stay for the fireworks celebration, which will be held in Ocean Pines at the Veterans Memorial Park and South Gate Pond area. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit back and enjoy this year’s fireworks display in its new location. Parking will be available at Taylor Bank and Ocean Pines library. Handicap parking will be available at the Sports Core Pool and other locations (TBA).
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(Last revised: June 24, 2019)