City of Newark to Host Annual Fireworks

New Castle

Newark, DE – One of Delaware’s best annual pyrotechnic shows will take place on Friday, July 2, at the University of Delaware’s Athletic Complex beginning at dusk. 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 Information on parking times will be available after June 1. There will be NO lawn or grass viewing areas available for this event in these parking areas.

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. The rain date for fireworks is Monday, July 5. If weather is questionable, please call the Leisure Time hotline at (302) 366-7147.

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~ City of Newark