July 5, 2026 Sunday | 8:00pm – 10:00pm

The City of Rehoboth Beach will celebrate America’s 250^th anniversary with a fireworks display on Sunday, July 5. Weather permitting, the display will launch around 9:30 pm from the beach on Brooklyn Avenue and will be visible along the beach and boardwalk. The Funsters will perform at the Bandstand starting at 8 pm and following the fireworks.

Please be aware that weather conditions may necessitate launching the fireworks early or delaying; any updates will be posted to the city’s website and social media. Because of the human resources required to safely host this event, there is no rain date

Traffic control and road closures

Road closures will be implemented to facilitate access and safety:

• The bandstand area will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 pm-midnight.
• ​Beginning at 7 pm, only bus traffic and residents will be permitted on Henlopen and Surf avenues.
• Residents on Henlopen Avenue and in Henlopen Acres and North Shores must access their residences via 2nd Street beginning at 7 pm.
• Vehicles will not be able to cross Rehoboth Avenue at the circle beginning at 7:30 pm.
• Rehoboth Avenue eastbound and Church Street from State Route 1 will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 8 pm. At that point, all vehicles entering Rehoboth Beach will have to do so via State Road to Bayard Avenue.
• To exit Rehoboth after the fireworks, vehicles north of Rehoboth Avenue will be directed to exit via Rehoboth and Columbia avenues. Vehicles on the south side of Rehoboth Avenue will use Bayard Avenue to State Route 1 southbound only or Hickman or Munson streets to State Road to Route 1 north- and southbound.

Parking restrictions

No parking will be allowed in the following locations:

• Surf Avenue
• Convention Center parking lot
• around the bandstand
• Grenoble Place and Surfside Place
• marked spots in part of the ocean block of Laurel Street

Alternatives for getting here

Visitors can utilize the DART Park & Ride Service to travel into downtown. Please note that the pickup/drop-off location for ALL routes until midnight is at the Henlopen Hotel. Visit the DART website or call 302-226-2001 for more information. In addition, the Jolly Trolley will operate its Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach shuttle services on a revised schedule. For more route information, visit jollytrolley.com or call 302-644-0400.  

Parking

Metered parking is in effect from 10 am-10 pm. Parking permits are enforced from 10 am-5 pm; after that, permitted spaces are open for general use. Find more information on our parking page. 

Bathrooms

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July 5, 2026 Sunday | 8:00pm – 11:00pm

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Agenda

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July 6, 2026 Monday | 9:00am – 10:00am

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July 7, 2026 Tuesday | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Every Tuesday rain or shine, the Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market at Grove Park offers a variety of fresh food, local produce, flowers, handmade goods, and more from local sellers in our community.

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July 7, 2026 Tuesday | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

The City of Rehoboth Beach offers free recreational programming that brings creativity, activity, camaraderie, and fun to the summer months for residents and visitors of all ages. Find out more here: Summer Programs – – DE | Official Website

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July 8, 2026 Wednesday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

The USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifesaving Championship brings together lifeguards from across the region to compete in various lifesaving techniques.

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July 8, 2026 Wednesday | 9:00am – 10:00am

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July 9, 2026 Thursday | 9:00am – 10:00am

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July 9, 2026 Thursday | 10:00am

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July 10, 2026 Friday | 8:00pm – 9:15pm

The Rehoboth Beach Summer Concert Series takes place every weekend from 8-9:15 pm at the Bandstand. Entry is free and open to the public. Performers are subject to change, and the concert can be cancelled due to weather, check the Bandstand site or social media for the latest details.

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