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July 4th Celebration and Fireworks

Mayor Mike Purzycki and Cultural Affairs Director Tina Betz invite you to attend the City of Wilmington’s annual July 4th July 4th Freedom Celebration and Fireworks Show at Tubman-Garrett Park. Admission is free.

In the event of rain, the celebration will take place on Wednesday, July 5 with fireworks only.

SCHEDULE OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Young Seda (Rap) 
2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.   Dustin Manucci Trio (Rock) 
3:45 p.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Sharon and Shawn (Jazz) 
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All That Shimmers Party (Princess Meet & Greet) 
5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Jovon Newman (Country)
6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Sermon (Funk) 
8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Best Kept Soul (R&B) 
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Craig Satchell Experience 
                 

4TH of JULY EVENT PARKING

  • Attendees are encouraged to park at any of the many lots around the Orange Street and Market Street areas.
  • Take advantage of FREE parking at the Shipyard Shops, Frawley Stadium and at the Chase Center on the Riverfront
  • Visit the Riverfront Wilmington website for directions to these sites.
  • Please note that parking at restaurants along the Riverfront is for restaurant patrons ONLY.
  • The Margaret Rose Henry (New Sweden) Bridge provides easy access to I-95 North and South, I-495 North and South, and Route 13.

ROAD CLOSURES

All those attending the 4th of July at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, or visiting Riverfront restaurants and area attractions, to plan for road closures and traffic delays. Safety for our patrons and community is our main priority. We expect large crowds for the fireworks; therefore, we strongly recommend that attendees arrive at the Riverfront no later than 8 p.m. and plan to stay until after the fireworks end. The Wilmington Police Department will be on hand to ensure a smooth and safe commute for Riverfront patrons into and out of the celebration area. Street closures and traffic advisories for the event are as follows: 

  • Rosa Parks Drive between Market and French streets at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park will be CLOSED beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3.
  • The Market Street Bridge will be closed to pedestrian and motor traffic from Water Street through A Street from 8 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
  • A Street from Market Street to Walnut Street will be closed beginning at 8:30 p.m.
  • All roads exiting from Martin Luther King Boulevard into the Riverfront area, including South Madison Street, Tatnall Street, Market Street, Orange Street, West Street, and Walnut Street will be closed beginning at 8:30 p.m. in preparation for the fireworks show.
  • Traffic leaving the Shipyard Shops or Riverfront area by way of Madison Street at the end of the evening will be directed to exit along Stadium Drive and onto Beech Street and out Justison Street.
  • All roads will be reopened at the conclusion of the fireworks show.
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