Below, Fourth of July event listings in and around Sussex County. Click here to send us your Independance Day celebration photos! Don't forget to include names, dates and locations, and we'll run them in our Fourth of July photo gallery!
CHILDREN’S PARADE / Millsboro
Will take place July 4 at 10 a.m., starting at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, on State Street, and proceeding through downtown Millsboro. For more information, call 934-7750.
FIREWORKS / Rehoboth Beach
Will take place July 4 at 9:15 p.m., viewable from all along the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. For more information, visit www.rehomain.com and click on the July 4 link in the calendar or call 227-2772.
DAY-LONG CELEBRATION / Laurel
Will take place July 4 with a 7:30 a.m. prayer breakfast (cost, $12), a 5K run at 8:30 a.m., a parade at 10 a.m. as well as a talent show and carnival. For more information, call 875-9319 or visit www.laurelchamber.com.
DAY-LONG CELEBRATION / Dover
Will take place July 4 throughout the day in downtown Dover, with children’s activities along Federal Street, an entertainment stage in front of the Capitol Building (Dixieland band concert at 6:30 p.m.; 287th Army Band of the Delaware National Guard concert at 8:10 p.m.), a 6 p.m. parade on State Street and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. For more information, visit www.dover4thofjuly.com.
PARADE/FIREWORKS/HORSESHOE TOURNEY / Bethany Beach
Will take place July 3 with the 25th annual Independence Day Parade at noon on July 3 in downtown Bethany, followed by the 21st annual horseshoe tournament. On July 4, the town will host fireworks at dusk.
OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY / Lewes
Will take place July 4, along Second Street, with kids' games and competitions at 9 a.m. (registration at 8 a.m.) and ending at 1:30 p.m. A boat parade will take place at 1:30 p.m. down Lewes-Rehoboth Canal to Fisherman's Wharf for judging.
KIDS’ CONCERT / Selbyville
Will take place July 4 at 10 a.m. on The Freeman Stage at Bayside, 31750 Lakeview Dr., in Selbyville, with a concert by the Dirty Sock Funtime Band.
OTHER JULY 4 FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
• Slaugher Beach, dusk
• Ocean City, two displays at 9:30 p.m., at Northside Park (125th St. and the bay) and on the beach at North Division Street
