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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
March 11, 2017 (tentative)
The 42nd-annual parade makes its way through Wilmington. After the parade, join the locals at Catherine Rooney’s and Kelly’s Logan House in Trolley Square.
WILMINGTON WINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL March 17–19, 2017 Three days of pure bluegrass, with two stages, workshops and jam sessions that attract both hardcore performers and casual enthusiasts.
CITY RESTAURANT WEEK
April 3–8, 2017
Downtown Wilmington’s main restaurant week offers many options within walking distance of city hotels and office buildings.
POINT-TO-POINT
May 7, 2017
Delaware’s annual rite of spring features elite horse racing, kids’ activities, festive tailgating and thousands of sharp-dressed people in bright colors and fabulous hats.
WILMINGTON FLOWER MARKET
May 11–13, 2017
The 97th annual market welcomes spring with carnival rides and radio-friendly pop stars. Sold only once a year, the Flower Market mustard and hot sauces are always in hot demand.
WILMINGTON GRAND PRIX/FONDO
May 12–14, 2017 (tentative)
Professional bicyclists race
at incredible speeds through downtown on Saturday, while hobbyists join a long-distance ride through the beautiful Brandywine Valley on Sunday. Restaurants with outside seating on Market Street are the hottest tables in town Saturday.
DELAWARE MARATHON
May 14, 2017
Delaware’s only 26.2-mile marathon has become a haven for runners looking to cross another state off their marathon life lists.
DAY IN OLD NEW CASTLE
May 20, 2017
America’s oldest house and garden tour on the cobblestone streets of
Old New Castle. Check
the calendar for historical re-enactments throughout the day.
FESTIVAL OF FOUNTAINS
May 27–Sept. 30, 2017
With Longwood’s main fountains returning after years of renovation in spring 2017, these gorgeous displays of water and light will also return to brighten the night.
HOLY TRINITY GREEK FESTIVAL
June 6–10, 2017
Wilmington’s festival
season begins with gyros, spanakopita and moussaka, Don’t let the long lines for Loukoumades keep you from these delicious Greek honey balls. Some things are worth the wait.
SEPARATION DAY
June 9–10, 2017
Delaware’s annual celebration of Not Being Pennsylvania (as the popular t-shirt proclaims) takes you back to when our country was young, scrappy and hungry . . . with food, fireworks and music.
ST. ANTHONY’S ITALIAN FESTIVAL
June 11–18, 2017
Tens of thousands flock to this weeklong celebration
of authentic Italian food
and entertainment. A literal procession of saints (in statue form) ends every festival.
DUPONT CLIFFORD BROWN JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 22–26, 2017
The largest free jazz festival on the East Coast pays tribute to Wilmington trumpeter Clifford Brown, in the heart of downtown Wilmington.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
June 24–25, 2017
This annual family event features the best ice cream makers from around the region, as well as music all day long.
PEOPLE’S FESTIVAL 4PEACE TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY
July 29, 2017
A world-music tribute to Bob Marley’s legacy of peace, unity and love in the city the singer once called home.
RIVERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL
Aug. 4–6, 2017
Come for the music, stay for the barbecue at this three- day, outdoor music festival held on the Wilmington Riverfront.
MIDDLETOWN OLDE-TYME PEACH FESTIVAL
Aug. 19 2017
A bit of sweetness at the end of summer, this festival draws 30,000 people with local artists, entertainment and (of course) a peach pie contest.
DELAWARE BURGER BATTLE
Aug. 26, 2017
Local restaurants put their best burgers forward at this outdoor, end-of-summer, belly-busting event.
AUGUST QUARTERLY
Aug. 26–27, 2017
The oldest African American Festival in the nation celebrates freedom of speech and the right to assembly.
*Dates subject to change. For more information and many other events, go to www.visitwilmingtonde.com/events
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