JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
Wilmington, Delaware
Hydration Station thanks to Public Works will be out near the Delaware Children’s Museum
Schedule Update:
–Tubman Garrett Park
Brandi Sanders 4-6:00 pm
Clifford Brown Festival Orchestra 6:30-9:20 pm
–Iron Hill Lot
Lower Case 4-6:00 pm
Kristen and the Noise 6:30-9:20 pm
–Dravo Plaza
DJ Mega Skills 4:00 -9:15 pm
Breakdancers 4:00- 5:15 pm
–Chase Center on the Riverfront (Inside)
DE Symphony Orchestra 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Fireworks 9:30 pm
Free Family Entertainment — Delaware Children’s Museum, plus hot-air balloon rides, Kids rides and attractions, Corn-hole and yard games, street performers, Kalmar Nyckel tours, Wilmington Fire Boat. display. Delaware Made Village — artists, pickers, makers, shopkeepers, collectors, small businesses, bakers, chefs, organic product specialists, craftsmen, seamstresses.
Handicapped & General Parking
- Two Christina Crescent Parking Garage (101 S. West St., Wilm. DE 19801
- Two Christina Crescent Parking Garage (110 Justion St., Wilm. DE 19801)
General Parking:
- 200 S. Madison St., Wilm., DE 19801
- Riverfront Parking Lot, 329 S. Madison St., Wilm., DE 19801
- Riverfront Parking Lot, 500 S. Madison St. Wilm., DE 19801 (Penn Cinema lot for patrons only)
- 601 S. Madison St., Wilm., DE 19801
- Frawley Stadium Parking, 801 Shipyard Dr., Wilm., DE 19801
- Chase Center Lot, 815 Shipyard Dr., Wilm., DE 19801
- Shipyard Lot, 1000 Justison St., Wilm., DE 19801
- Delaware Tech (600 N. Orange St., Wilm., DE 19801
Wilmington Announces New Fourth of July Celebration Mayor to Sign Executive Order Launching Wilmington 250th Celebration
Post Date:06/10/2025 5:19 PM
WILMINGTON, DE – The City of Wilmington is proud to announce a family-friendly Independence Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from noon to 3:00 p.m. in Rodney Square. This free event will bring residents and visitors together for an afternoon of entertainment, culture, and community connection in the heart of Downtown Wilmington.
The celebration will feature live music, cultural demonstrations and performances, kids games and attractions, and a diverse selection of food from local food trucks and participating downtown restaurants.
This is a non-alcohol event designed to foster a safe, festive atmosphere for all ages. The City has partnered with Event Allies to coordinate the event.
Mayor John Carney will also use the occasion to sign an executive order launching the Wilmington 250th Celebration, a yearlong effort leading up to the Nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. Wilmington’s commemoration will align with Delaware 250, the statewide initiative that aims to reflect on and uplift the full and diverse story of Delaware’s contributions to the American story.
“This celebration is about honoring our city’s vibrant history and diverse communities in a way that is fun, inclusive, and meaningful,” said Mayor Carney. “And as we look ahead to America’s 250th birthday, we are proud to begin our Wilmington 250th celebration right here in Rodney Square.”
Wilmington’s 250th celebration will invite residents to reflect on the city’s past, engage with its present, and help shape its future—through storytelling, history, and civic pride. For more information about Delaware’s statewide efforts, visit www.delaware250.org [wilmingtonde.us9.list-manage.com].