Celebrate 4th of July at The Riverfront

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Cultural Affairs Director Tina Betz invite residents and visitors to enjoy the City's annual Independence Day fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4 with family fun activities starting at 2 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date is Wednesday, July 5 for the fireworks show only.) Wilmington's July 4th Freedom Celebration Fireworks Show by Pyrotecnico will be choreographed to recorded music at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, at French Street and Rosa Parks Drive, and visible from many nearby locations along the Christina Riverfront.

A variety of Free, family-centered activities will be available at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park beginning at 2 p.m. In addition to tours of Delaware's Tall Ship, the Kalmar Nyckel, there will be live music; a petting zoo and pony rides; mini-train rides; sports games; balloon art and face painting. Food and merchandise vendors will also be onsite throughout the afternoon and evening.

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