Your Guide to July Fourth Celebrations Around Delaware

It’s almost Independence Day! The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Delaware. Along with plenty of dazzling fireworks displays, enjoy Fourth of July celebrations at establishments across the First State. Here’s where to celebrate.

Keep yourself and your community safe this Fourth of July by taking advantage of the Sober Rides Program provided by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety. Visit MySoberRides.com and claim a ride-share voucher worth up to $20 for a safe ride home with Uber or Lyft. Claim the voucher starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 4, and redeem it any time before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5. 

Axe Lab at Liquid Alchemy Beverages

Join Axe Lab at Liquid Alchemy Beverages for a Fourth of July axe-throwing marathon. This is Axe Lab’s first marathon league, and it’s the ideal friendly competition for experienced axe throwers on Independence Day. Liquid Alchemy will be open from 4-8 p.m., providing mead, cider, and plenty of carryout options for your Fourth of July barbecues.

28 Brookside Drive, Wilmington

Big Chill Surf Cantina

In Rehoboth, Big Chill Surf Cantina celebrates the nostalgic glory days of summer. The summer popup “Glory Daze Cantina” incorporates nostalgic beverages, summertime decor, and all the beachy summer vibes. Stop by the Cantina on the Fourth of July to enjoy a throwback lineup of adult beverages. The drink menu includes a Dirty Shirley, Fruit Punch Sippers reminiscent of the Capri Sun pouches in your childhood refrigerator, The Rocket Pop (a hard lemonade topped off with the iconic tri-colored popsicle), and more.

19406 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach

 

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Crooked Hammock Brewery

Speaking of the Rocket Pop, Crooked Hammock Brewery in Middletown and Lewes will roll out the Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer on July Fourth. The hard seltzer weighs in at 5% ABV and includes the iconic flavor combination of cherry, lime, and blue raspberry. Join in the Fourth of July celebration at both Delaware locations to take advantage of the Retail Yard Sale (an extra 15% off Crooked Hammock merchandise) and summer food specials inspired by coastal flavors and summer cookouts.

316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes

Crab House Rehoboth

For many Delawareans, summer means crabs—and lots of them. Crab House Rehoboth is serving up specials on half bushels and full bushels all weekend, starting on July Fourth and continuing through the sixth. If you want to dine-in, enjoy $5 crushes all day long on the Fourth, along with all-you-can-eat crabs from 4-8 p.m. 

19598 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Enjoy free deck tours of the Tall Ship of Delaware at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation. Kick off your holiday weekend with a bit of history. Take advantage of free admission to the Maritime Museum and the ship, along with free parking.

1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington

Makers Alley

On Saturday, July 5, enjoy Red, White, & BBQ at Makers Alley in Wilmington. Savor mouthwatering food and drink combos including a $10 hot dog and crush, a $6 hot dog and beer, and 50% off Makers Alley’s award-winning burgers. This Fourth of July celebration kicks off at noon and runs until 7 p.m.

804 North Orange Street, Wilmington

 

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Rail Haus

Celebrate freedom with a “Hamilton” watch party and singalong night at Rail Haus. Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy the filmed version of the hit Broadway production along with free popcorn, cold drinks, and good company. Sing your heart out and wrap up in time to head downtown for Dover’s annual fireworks display.

92 North West Street, Dover

Roost Pub & Kitchen

Kick off the holiday weekend on July 3 at Roost. The party includes music, snacks, and drinks. Since its grand opening in June, Roost Pub & Kitchen has been impressing Wilmington diners with upscale pub fare at reasonable prices served alongside great cocktails, wine, and beer.

829 North Market Street, Wilmington

 

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Sazio

To celebrate the Fourth of July, Sazio will serve up specialty cocktails like the 32 Lake, made with Blueberry Infused Tito’s Vodka, Mionetto prosecco rosé, white cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Tito’s will donate $1 from every cocktail sold to the Surfrider Foundation—so you can indulge in lively celebration and feel good about your drink purchases. 

32 Lake Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

Stingray

For Stingray’s Fourth of July celebration, enjoy an all-day happy hour until 6 p.m. Look forward to $4 sushi tacos, $9 rolls, and specialty cocktails like the $7 “Playa Hermosa,” the sushi bar’s take on a classic mai-tai.

59 Lake Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

Taco Reho

Taco Reho is rolling out the red-white-and-blue vibes with a new bold dirty soda flavor. Order the Rocket Pop dirty soda to savor the nostalgic flavors of July. The drink starts with a lemon-lime soda, layered with blue raspberry syrup on the bottom, half-and-half cream in the middle, and cherry syrup on top—imitating the colors and flavors of the rocket pop. 

18784 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach 

Timothy’s Riverfront Grill

Enjoy a lively Fourth of July celebration at Timothy’s on the Riverfront. DJ Timdogg Entertainment will provide entertainment in the form of DJ sets throughout the afternoon and evening, and Timothy’s is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

930 Justison Street, Wilmington

 

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Find all the city-sponsored Fourth of July parades and fireworks displays in our annual fireworks guide.