
We did it! 2023 Fireworks were a blast!
Thanks to all our Supporters. Onward to 2024 Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks!
Click Here for Donation Information We are privately funded by your donations, not by the City or any other organization.
Click Here for Donation Information We are privately funded by your donations, not by the City or any other organization.
Fireworks Launch at Dusk Over the Bay Off Lewes Beach
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Here we are, once again, preparing for July 4th. 2023 was our 5th Go Fourth fireworks!
Thank you for the AMAZING support for the Go Fourth Lewes community fireworks! (See video below to relive 2019!) We continue to need your support to cover this year's costs and building the coffers for next year!
Our logistics plan is not changing, as things are working well for the large number of people who come to Lewes on July 4th.
We ask everyone to read our Info and Viewing page, as most questions can be answered there.
We ask you to arrive early, stay late, walk, bike, or view from areas in town, or other higher elevations. Try lingering longer on the beach after the show, please! The traffic is the worst when everyone leaves at the end of the Fireworks. Vehicle traffic is held during the display, and for 30 minutes after, so no need to rush. Car traffic takes about 90 minutes to clear. You can sit on the beach or sit in your car in traffic.
The beach is so much nicer.
Just relax and enjoy the show!
The fireworks have lots of high aerial rockets, so great
viewing spots can be found off the beach, if waiting is not possible.
Click for more info on our INFO AND VIEWING page
We need help to fund the fireworks all year long and need community donations to make the fireworks fly over the bay. As soon as one year is finished, we start planning for the next year and paying deposits. This a community event which is funded solely by local residents and businesses. 2023 costs are pushing toward $85k, so we truly need the help of all who love the fireworks.
Go Fourth is permitted by the City of Lewes and works in cooperation with local government and services, but the fireworks are not paid for by the City or The Chamber or by any single corporation.
That's why we need you.
If you enjoy the show, then send a donation. It's that simple.
Please Click to visit our DONATE page.
We appreciate donations of any amount!
FOR THE PEOPLE! BY THE PEOPLE!
The day ends with the Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks at dusk, but there are events all day long, all run by different groups of volunteers. We only organize the fireworks, but we love the entire day, so want to list everything in one place for the public. The schedule below details all the fun events in Lewes on July 4th.
Please Note: It is busy all day. Plan ahead and be prepared. Expect traffic and delays. Stay kind. Be happy. Let freedom ring!
Check the Cape Gazette at www.capegazette.com the Friday before the 4th for a round up of all the Lewes July 4th activities. It is a small town Fourth at its finest.
2023 listing of events in Lewes and in other nearby towns: Cape Region fired up for the Fourth | Cape Gazette
The Old-Fashioned Kid's Games are a great tradition that are enjoyed by kids of all ages. The games take place on Second Street. You can't miss it! Volunteers are needed, so contact City Hall if you'd like to help. 2023 Independence Day in Lewes | Lewes Chamber of Commerce
The decorated boat parade on the Canal is organized by the Overfalls and the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club, and it is sponsored by the Freedom Boat Club. It departs at 1:30 from the Inlet and makes its way to the bridge. Winners are announced at the Overfalls at 3:30.
This year, Harbour restaurant is partnering with Go Fourth Lewes by hosting a July 4th benefit for us! Contact us for tickets for this special July 4th luncheon and boat parade watching party from 12:30-3:30! Click here for details or tickets to the Harbour party
Click here for more information about the boat parade: https://www.leweschamber.com/news/community/lewes-4th-july-decorated-boat-parade
The Doo-Dah Parade is a Lewes Independence Day staple. Ask different people about the Doo-Dah and you will get different descriptions. That is what makes it amazing! Thanks to the families who started and maintain this homegrown Lewes tradition! The parade leaves from Manila Ave down Kings when organizers are ready to Doo-Dah. We are not involved in the Doo-Dah Parade, except as longtime fans, attendees, and sometimes participants. There is no contact info or website for the Doo-Dah, but it traditionally lines up along Manila Avenue and the line of participants winds up Savannah Road. The parade starts when organizers decide to start and that is usually in the 4:30ish to 5:00 time frame.
All fireworks information is on this page. Please donate if you love the Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks. Visit the Info and Viewing page here for advice on viewing the fireworks, getting in, getting out, staying safe, and more.
The best thing to do is check out the Cape Gazette on the Friday before the 4th. All the special activities should be listed. Follow Go Fourth Lewes on Facebook for July 4th fireworks updates. You can also contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at 302-645-8073 for information about the other July 4th events.
Check out this great video produced by Rob Waters to relive the 2019 fireworks and learn about Go Fourth Lewes
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Chamber Number for General Questions 302-645-8073
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