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Dover Days Festival

During the first weekend in May, the community comes together to welcome spring and to commemorate the heritage of the capital city. Anyone attending the event has the opportunity to tour the historic location that offers walking tours, tours of historic houses and interesting facts about Dover. The numerous festivities include a main street parade, a children's parade, animal and auto shows and live performances. Take part in the Maypole dance, watch the fireworks and enjoy the food and camaraderie.

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Dover, Del. in Dover, DE

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Mon 4/29

Second Chance Record Clearing and Employment Fair

EXPUNGEMENT AND PARDON SERVICES. Walk-in services will be available but preregistration is strongly recommended! QUESTIONS? Contact Maria Whiting | Call: 302-688-4560 | Email:...

Mon 4/29 @ 12:00 am
Dover, DE. Delaware State University - Student Center, 1200 N Dupont Hw..

Sun 4/28

NASCAR Cup Series: Wurth 400

NASCAR Cup Series: Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway on 2024

Sun 4/28 @ 12:00 am
Dover, DE. Dover Motor Speedway, 1131 N. Dupont Highway, 19901, DE, Dov..

Sun 5/12

A Mothers Love Comedy Luncheon

Bring your mother out for an afternoon of and laughter. A mother's love endures through all. Sunday, from 2pm to 6pm. Starring 2 of Delaware's comedy queens.

Sun 5/12 @ 2:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Dover, DE. Funny by the Pound Comedy Cafe , 1156 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19..

Sun 4/28

2nd SERVICE Christian Comedy Show

Sun 4/28 @ 3:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Viola, DE. Viola, 29 Ruritan Ln, Viola, DE 19979, USA

Sun 5/12

Florenz: Umweltfreundliche Stadtführung im Golfwagen

Sun 5/12 @ 12:00 am
Florence, DE. de, Florence

TOMORROW

Ab Florenz: Wein- und Foodtour in der Toskana mit Guide

Wed 4/24 @ 12:00 am
Florence, DE. de, Florence

Sat 4/27

Gerald Kelly-Father & Sons Comedy Tour

From HBO, Showtime and NBC, join Gerald Kelly and sons for an evening of laughter for everyone including the kids.

Sat 4/27 @ 5:00 pm
Dover, DE. Funny By The Pound Comedy Cafe, 1156 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 199..

TODAY

Florenz: San Gimignano & Volterra Tagesausflug mit..

Essen & Wein.

Tue 4/23 @ 12:00 am
Florence, DE. de, Florence

Sat 4/27

Seedling Potting Event

Sat 4/27 @ 10:00 am [ +1 dates]
Dover, DE. 818 Kitts Hummock Rd, 818 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE 1990..

Sat 5/4

Dover Days Parade & Celebration 2024 (LH)

Dover Days is one of the largest annual celebrations in Delaware. There is a parade and then plenty of other activities and sites to see and do.

Sat 5/4 @ 7:00 am [ +1 dates]
Dover, DE. The Green, The Green, Dover, DE, USA

Thu 5/9

May- Planning Commission

Thu 5/9 @ 5:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Cheswold, DE. Cheswold Town Hall, 691 Main Street, , Cheswold, Delaware 19..

TODAY

Von Florenz aus: Chianti Selbstgeführte Vespa-Tour..

mit Mittagessen.

Tue 4/23 @ 12:00 am
Florence, DE. de, Florence

Sun 4/28

Dover Motor Speedway WÜRTH 400

The Monster Mile is hosting its 105th NASCAR Cup Series race with the Würth 400 See the top drivers nation, including defending champion Chase Elliott and Joey Logano, take on e of America's...

Sun 4/28 @ 12:00 am
Dover, DE. Dover, Delaware, 1131 North Dupont Highway, 19901, Delaware

Sun 4/28

NASCAR Wurth 400

for an upcoming NASCAR event.

Sun 4/28 @ 2:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Dover, DE. Dover Motor Speedway, 19901, 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover

TOMORROW

Livorno: Florenz & Pisa Landausflug mit Lebensmittelverkostung

Wed 4/24 @ 12:00 am
Florence, DE. de, Florence

Sat 4/27

NASCAR Xfinity Series: A-Game 200

for an upcoming A-Game 200 event.

Sat 4/27 @ 1:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Dover, DE. Dover Motor Speedway, 19901, 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover

Sun 5/5

Cinco De Mayo Karaoke Jam

for some Karaoke Fun as we De Mayo Karaoke Jams. 7pm and at 3pm a Cinco like non other

Sun 5/5 @ 3:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Dover, DE. Funny by the Pound (by Tropical Delight), 1156 S Bay Rd, Dov..

TODAY

Von Florenz aus: San Gimignano, Siena und Chianti-Weintour

Tue 4/23 @ 12:00 am
Florence, DE. de, Florence

Sat 4/27

Saturday Extras

Saturday Extras' at Fifer's! Each Saturday we'll host to compliment our everyday Fifer activities that include: U-Pick Experiences, Farm Store shopping, and Farm Kitchen lunch & sweet treat...

Sat 4/27 @ 10:00 am [ +1 dates]
Wyoming, DE. Fifer's Farm Store, 1919 Allabands Mill Rd, Camden-Wyoming

Thu 5/9

Florenz: Ticket ohne Anstehen Einlass Ticket mit zeitgebundenem..

Einlass zur Uffizien-Galerie.

Thu 5/9 @ 12:00 am
Florence, DE. de, Florence

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Welcome To Dover, DE

Enjoy the History, Culture and Festivities in Dover, DE

William Penn founded the capital city in 1683 and named the location for the city of Dover in England. Dover's long history includes being part of the Underground Railroad. Today, the city is home to Delaware State University and the Dover Air Force Base. Popular locations that many make a point of visiting include the Dover Downs Casino, the John Dickinson Plantation and the Johnson Victrola Museum.

Things To Do

During the first weekend in May, the historic community celebrates Dover Days in honor of the city's heritage. The event features the largest parade in the county. Activities include a traditional Maypole dance, vintage vehicle rides, family-friendly games and hundreds of food, arts and crafts vendors. Live bands entertain guests. The community also recreates a colonial village and re-enactors replay historical events from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and WWII.

Each August, artists, fans celebrities and others gather for the annual Dover Comic Con. The event takes place at various indoor locations along with boasting an outdoor market. Guests enjoy meet and greets, panel discussions and activities. Vendors provide the food.

On the fourth Saturday in June, the African American community welcomes all to celebrate their diverse cultures during the Positively Dover Festival. The festivities include live entertainment, an outdoor marketplace and various games and activities for all.

For an entire weekend toward the end of August, the Air Mobility Command Museum hosts the yearly Thunder Over Dover: Dover AFB Open House. The Thunderbirds along with current and historic aircraft fly over the area and provide an airshow at designated times throughout the day to the delight of onlookers. There are also many types of vintage craft on display for viewing.

The Okt Dover Fest at the end of September commemorates the entire community in addition to residents of German descent. The festivities take place downtown and include ongoing live music, a beer tent, local cuisine and food trucks. Street performers entertain crowds and local artists display their works."