92nd Annual Dover Days Festival and Parade

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Saturday, May 3, 2025
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!
There is a “ticket” link with this event only because that is the easiest way to share the link to sign up for the parade or as a vendor. Admission is FREE, as is parade entry. Tickets are not required to enter the festival as it is open-air 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!
 
Don’t miss the action Friday night! See that Facebook event page for more details.

Event Details & Directions

Legislative Mall

Legislative Mall, Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE, USA

Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Address: Legislative Mall, Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE, USA
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Upcoming Dates For This Event:

Saturday, May 3
92nd Annual Dover Days Festival and Parade
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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