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Where to Celebrate July 4th in Sussex County!

Finding your family FUN in and around Delaware Beaches for the 4th of July

By Jessica Velazquez-Schlegel June 29, 2023

Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in Sussex County? 

We have all your Independence Day fun in and around Delaware Beaches — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Here are seven ways you can find your family fun in Sussex County on July 4th and celebrate Independence Day:

Bethany Beach

Noon-9pm Tuesday, July 4th

Details: Parade and Concert at the Bandstand. 

* Fireworks have been rescheduled to September 3rd.

For more information click here.

Dewey Beach

8pm Tuesday, July 4th

Details: You can catch the show from the Rusty Rudder! Don't forget your blanket and beach chairs!

For more information click here.

Laurel

7pm Tuesday, July 4th

Janosik Park

Details: Parade followed by fireworks at dusk-10pm

For more information click here.

Lewes

9am- dusk Tuesday, July 4th

Details: Start your celebrations off with family-friendly games on Second St. from 9am to noon. Then enjoy the Independence Boat Parade at 1:30pm followed by the Doo-Dah Parade at 5pm. Wrap it all up with fireworks at dusk!

For more information click here.

Bringing Mayberry Back to Milton

10am- 4pm Tuesday, July 4th

Milton Memorial Park

Details: Stop by Milton for games, contests, a bike parade, music and MORE!

For more information click here

Rehoboth Beach

Saturday, July 2nd

Rehoboth Ave.

Details: Stop by the Bandstand at 8 for a live concert to kick off the evening followed by fireworks. Grab a spot on the avenue or the beach. Don't forget your blanket and beach chairs!

* Fireworks may start as early as 8pm or as late as 9:30pm depending on weather. 

For more information click here.

Ocean City, MD

Tuesday, July 4th

Northside Park & Ocean City Boardwalk

Details:  Starting at 8pm jam to live music at Northside Park while the live music kicks off at 7pm at the Bandstand. There will be a shuttle service to the Boardwalk. Fireworks approximate run time 9pm-9:30pm 

For more information click here.

Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in and around Sussex County!