2026 4th of July Fireworks & Events

Lewes, Delaware

The most all-day schedule, with morning games, art, history programs, the boat parade, Doo-Dah Parade, and fireworks over Lewes Beach.

1. Historic Lewes Farmers Market

   Saturday, July 4, 8:00 AM-12:00 PMGeorge H.P. Smith Park

   Producer-only Historic Lewes Farmers Market with local growers, food producers, and makers. Check the market site for vendor maps and weather updates.

   Jul 4

2. Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Kids Games

   Saturday, July 4, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMSecond Street

   Part of Lewes old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration, with morning kids games on Second Street before the afternoon parades and evening fireworks.

   Jul 4

3. St. Peter's Art Festival

   Saturday, July 4, 9:00 AM-3:00 PMSt. Peter's Square

   Fourth of July week art festival with regional artists and handcrafted work in St. Peter's Square.

   Jul 4

4. Historic Lewes Campus Celebration

   Saturday, July 4, 10:00 AM-4:00 PMHistoric Lewes Campus

   Independence Day living-history celebration with colonial interpreters, music, hands-on activities, puppet shows, musket demonstrations, tours, and crafts.

   Jul 4

5. Ringing of the Freedom Bells

   Saturday, July 4, 12:00 PM-12:15 PMLewes

   Community bell ringing at noon in honor of American independence. Bring a bell and join wherever you are in Lewes.

   Jul 4

6. Live Music on Second Street

   Saturday, July 4, 12:30 PM-4:00 PMSecond Street

   Independence Day live music on Second Street with Devon Canfield scheduled 12:30-2 p.m. and Keenan Williams scheduled 2:30-4 p.m.

   Jul 4

7. Independence Day Boat Parade

   Saturday, July 4, 2:00 PM-3:30 PMLewes-Rehoboth Canal

   Decorated boats depart Roosevelt Inlet and travel the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, with winners announced at the Lightship Overfalls after the parade.

   Jul 4

8. Boat Parade Awards Ceremony

   Saturday, July 4, 3:30 PM-4:00 PMLightship Overfalls

   Decorated boat parade awards presented after the Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade.

   Jul 4

9. Doo-Dah Parade

   Saturday, July 4, 5:00 PM-6:00 PMManila Avenue and Savannah Road

   Homegrown Lewes Independence Day parade. The official source notes the start is flexible, usually in the 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. window.

   Jul 4

10. Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks

    Saturday, July 4, 9:00 PM-10:00 PMLewes Beach

    Community-funded Fourth of July fireworks launched at dusk over the bay off Lewes Beach. The listed time is an approximate display time; check Go Fourth Lewes for viewing and traffic updates.

    Jul 4

Arrive early, expect heavy traffic, and use the official city and Go Fourth Lewes updates for weather or bridge-closure changes.

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Rehoboth has a July 4 morning race and patriotic Bandstand music, with the city fireworks celebration scheduled for Sunday, July 5.

1. 36th Firecracker 5K

   Saturday, July 4, 7:30 AM-9:00 AMGrove Park

   Independence Day weekend 5K hosted by Seashore Striders.

   Jul 4

2. Summer Concert Series: Delaware National Guard 287th Army Band

   Saturday, July 4, 8:00 PM-9:15 PMRehoboth Beach Bandstand

   Free Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Summer Concert Series performance. Performers are subject to change; check the Bandstand schedule for updates.

   Jul 4

3. Independence Day Fireworks

   Sunday, July 5, 8:00 PM-10:00 PMBandstand, Beach & Boardwalk

   Fireworks are scheduled to launch around 9:30 p.m. and will be visible along Rehoboth Beach and the boardwalk. Festivities begin with the Bandstand concert at 8 p.m.

   Jul 5

4. Summer Concert Series: The Funsters & Fireworks

   Sunday, July 5, 8:00 PM-11:00 PMRehoboth Beach Bandstand

   Special Bandstand concert with The Funsters performing before and after the city fireworks display.

   Jul 5

The fireworks launch is weather permitting; the city says there is no rain date because of the staffing required.

Dewey Beach, Delaware

Dewey is a good beach-day base for the holiday weekend, but no official Dewey-hosted July 4 event is currently listed.

The Dewey Business Partnership 2026 event list moves from the June 27 Kids Running of the Bull to the July 14 Canoe Races, so use nearby Rehoboth or Lewes for formal fireworks.

Bethany Beach, Delaware

Bethany keeps the focus on the Bandstand, with holiday concerts Friday and Saturday and fireworks after the Saturday night concert.

1. Seaside Concert Series: The Funsters

   Friday, July 3, 7:30 PM-9:00 PMBethany Beach Bandstand

   Free Fourth of July weekend Seaside Concert Series performance at the Bethany Beach Bandstand.

   Jul 3

2. Seaside Concert Series: Uncaged

   Saturday, July 4, 7:30 PM-9:00 PMBethany Beach Bandstand

   Free Zac Brown Band tribute concert at the Bethany Beach Bandstand before the Independence Day fireworks.

   Jul 4

3. Bethany Beach Independence Day Fireworks

   Saturday, July 4, 9:00 PM-9:30 PMBethany Beach

   Fireworks are scheduled after the Uncaged concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends around 9 p.m. The parade has been postponed with details to come from the town.

   Jul 4

The town has posted that the parade is postponed and details will come later. Fireworks remain scheduled after the July 4 concert.

Fenwick Island, Delaware

Fenwick Island has an easygoing family parade on Bayard Street with patriotic attire, prizes, and a post-parade gathering.

1. Fenwick Island Independence Day Parade

   Saturday, July 4, 9:00 AM-11:00 AMBayard Street

   Family Independence Day parade along Bayard Street. Participants meet at the Faucett-Okie Family Nature Preserve and march to Pollinator Park, with refreshments after the parade at The Station.

   Jul 4

Participants meet at the Faucett-Okie Family Nature Preserve and march to Pollinator Park; bicycles are not permitted in the parade.

Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City gives you two fireworks choices on July 4: downtown near North Division Street and uptown at Northside Park.

1. July 4th Celebration: Downtown Music and Fireworks

   Saturday, July 4, 6:00 PM-10:00 PMNorth Division Street Beach and Caroline Street Stage

   Free Independence Day celebration at North Division Street with music beginning at 6 p.m., live speed painting at 7 p.m., Real Diamond at 8 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

   Jul 4

2. July 4th Celebration: Uptown Music and Fireworks

   Saturday, July 4, 8:00 PM-10:00 PMNorthside Park, 125th Street

   Free Independence Day celebration at Northside Park with Radio Ocean City music at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

   Jul 4

Downtown entertainment begins earlier, while both fireworks shows are scheduled for 9:30 p.m.

Ocean Pines, Maryland

Ocean Pines has the busiest inland family lineup, starting with a 5K and market before the late-day celebration and fireworks.

1. Fourth Weekend Market

   Saturday, July 4, 8:00 AM-1:00 PMWhite Horse Park Marketplace

   A Star Spangled holiday market with local merchants, food, and artisan shopping.

   Jul 4

2. July 4th Freedom 5K

   Saturday, July 4, 8:00 AM-10:00 AMVeterans Memorial Park

   Patriotic holiday 5K with day-of registration beginning at 7 a.m. and awards for age groups, costumes, and fastest time.

   Jul 4

3. Market Stage: Rosin and Reels

   Saturday, July 4, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMWhite Horse Park Marketplace

   Live music during the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market.

   Jul 4

4. July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

   Saturday, July 4, 4:00 PM-9:30 PMVeterans Memorial Park

   Independence Day celebration with carnival games, music, food, and fireworks beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m.

   Jul 4

The evening celebration is at Veterans Memorial Park with a wristband fee for unlimited carnival fun from 4-9 p.m.