Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off
Friday, May 2, 2025
- Time
- 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Venue
- Legislative Mall, Dover, DE, 19901
- Price
- FREE
The 92nd Annual Dover Days Festival is a two-day event held in historic downtown Dover May 2 and 3!
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On Friday, May 2, come out with your family and friends to enjoy food vendors, live music from the Milford Community Band, and fireworks on Legislative Mall! There will also be a free lantern tour provided by First State Heritage Park on the Green at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, May 3, At 9 am. . . Witness the biggest parade of the year for Kent County march through downtown Dover! Featuring local figures and schools, vintage cars, music, and more from the Delaware community.
After the parade and until 3 pm. . . Enjoy the Annual Dover Days Festival with a variety of vendors and activities to showcase Delaware's heritage and present day! Attractions include a tethered hot air balloon, bounce houses, a performance stage, historical re-enactors, Maypole dancing, and local food and art vendors.
More details to be announced on our main page!
Admission is FREE, as is parade entry. Tickets are not required to enter the festival as it is open-air event spread throughout the historic downtown and capital area. Some activities at the festival charge a small fee, and there are plenty of artisan and food vendors to purchase items from. Cash is preferred, and ATMs will be available onsite. Come one, come all!
Venue
Legislative Mall
410 Legislative Ave
Dover, DE
19901
Dates
The event runs from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on the following dates.
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