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All The Fireworks Details Are On This Page!

What you need to know to see the fireworks, get in, & get out

Everything you need to know about where you can see the fireworks, how to get to the beach (or how to avoid the beach by watching elsewhere), where to park (and where not to), road/bridge closures, restroom locations, trash info, biking or walking safely, boating, public transportation (or lack of), and even pet safety advice is on this page. 

Scroll all the way to the bottom of this page to read everything! 


Important advisories and Information for 2022 Fireworks

Road/Bridge Closures

Sanitation , Rest Rooms, & Trash

Arrive Early & Stay Late

  • Bridges to Lewes Beach will be closed to inbound/eastbound motor vehicle traffic on the night of July 4th for safety and traffic control. The bridges will remain open for pedestrians, bicycles, and one lane will be open for outbound traffic.
  • The Savannah Road Bridge will close to vehicular traffic at 7 pm
  • The Freeman Highway bridge will close to vehicular traffic at 8 pm - Lewes Beach residents wishing to  cross the bridge after 7:00 should use Freeman Highway)
  • All traffic will go directly out/westbound on Savannah Road after the show. There will be no turns onto Gills Neck Rd, Pilottown Road, and King's Highway to keep traffic moving efficiently.
  • Cars will be held for at least a half hour after the fireworks to move pedestrians and cyclists safely off the roadway before permitting cars. Leaving the show early will just mean you will be sitting in your car waiting longer. All traffic will be held, including private lots. 
  • Cape Henlopen Drive traffic will leave via the Freeman Highway. All other traffic will leave via Savannah Road.

Arrive Early & Stay Late

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Arrive Early & Stay Late

  • We cannot say enough that the BEST way to avoid the traffic jams, if driving, is to ARRIVE EARLY AND LEAVE LATE! 
  • All vehicular traffic will be held after the show to allow pedestrians and cyclists to exit and clear the roadways for motor vehicles. 
  • Wait until traffic clears or use a traffic app on your smart phone to monitor traffic leaving the beach. Wait for the traffic to clear and then leave. It is much nicer to sit on the beach than to sit in traffic!
  • For safety, leaving during the show is not advised as people stand in the lots to view. 
  • Park in town and walk to the beach or watch from town if you want to leave right after the fireworks. 
  • Scroll down this page for alternate viewing location ideas. There are many locations west of the canal that will have a nice view of the fireworks. 
  • Please be polite and patient if you are waiting in traffic. Expect traffic to be similar to traffic leaving Rehoboth after their beach fireworks. Avoid the crush by using an alternate viewing location, walking, or waiting for traffic to clear before leaving. 
  •  PLEASE be the kind,  patient, polite, and law-abiding citizens that make Lewes great everyday. These are our fireworks and we need to respect both private and city property, along with the first responders whose job it is to protect and enforce. We can all do our part. 


Sanitation , Rest Rooms, & Trash

Sanitation , Rest Rooms, & Trash

Sanitation , Rest Rooms, & Trash

  • Bathrooms- The bath houses at Beach 1 will be converted to ladies rooms and showers will be turned off by 7 pm. There will be additional Porta Potties for men, including handicapped Porta Potties at Beach 1/Savannah Beach and Beach 2/Johnnie Walker Beach. 
  • There will be  Porta Potties at the Roosevelt Inlet parking lot, on Cedar Ave by the Children's Beach House, and off Savannah Road on the City-owned land across from Cedar Avenue. 
  • TRASH...DON'T LITTER!- PLEASE use receptacles for trash or, better yet, CARRY IN AND CARRY OUT! The City of Lewes Maintenance Dept will be emptying trash all day, but they cannot move in and out with the huge crowds. Please clean up after yourself by taking your trash to a can or dumpster, or take your trash home.
  • Basically, please don't be trashy! We all love Lewes, so let's keep Lewes Clean by doing our part. Leaving trash on the beach is polluting the ocean. 
  • 2023 TRASH UPDATE- Due to beach erosion, the trashcans have been moved to the entrances along Bay Avenue. PLEASE, do not leave trash on the beach. It will wash into the bay and can harm wildlife. Bring your trash to the cans on Bay Avenue or  carry it out with you. 


Pedestrian and Bike Safety

Pedestrian and Bike Safety

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  • Walking or biking to the Fireworks is a great way to avoid parking and traffic jams, but there are some important safety steps to take.
  • Bring Your Own Light! Bring flashlights and wear reflective clothing. The new Rail Trail is NOT LIT, so be sure to bring lights to see your way home in the dark safely. 
  • Bicyclists, in addition to wearing reflective clothing/lights, need to observe all traffic laws, drive with traffic/stay to the right, use a headlight at night, and stay off the sidewalks.
  • Please refer to the City of Lewes Bicycle and Pedestrian Guide for more information:  2019Bicycle_and_Pedestrian_Map_and_Guide (lewes.de.us)   and the Delaware Bike Safety Council page explains bike rules for Delaware:  Delaware Bike Council - Delaware Department of Transportation (deldot.gov) 
  • The police will hold back motor vehicle traffic to move pedestrians and bicycles out first after the fireworks. We ask everyone on foot and bike to leave in as orderly a manner as you can after the fireworks end. Please watch out for each other and exit safely on Savannah Road. 

Parking

Pedestrian and Bike Safety

Other FAQs

  • All parking regulations will be fully enforced. Observe meters and do not block driveways or roadways.
  • No parking will be permitted along  the shoulder of the roadway on Cape Henlopen Drive from Savannah Road to Cape Henlopen State Park and on the shoulder of the Savannah Road from the drawbridge to the beach.  Illegally parked cars on Cape Henlopen Drive contributed heavily to traffic problems in 2018 and will not be permitted. 
  • Parking will be strictly enforced on the residential streets in Lewes Beach, as well as on the main roads and parking lots. Please do not park illegally, park on private property, or block access to roadways or driveways. 
  • Metered parking will be in effect, and enforced, until 8:00 PM on July 4th at the Beach One and Beach Two parking lots: Savannah Beach/Beach One- http://www.ci.lewes.de.us/index.cfm?ref=12200&ref2=17Beach                       Johnnie Walker Beach/Beach Two- http://www.ci.lewes.de.us/index.cfm?ref=12200&ref2=18 
  • Ferry Riders and Grain On The Rocks guests can use the Ferry Terminal parking lot. The last Ferry departs for Cape May at 7:45 and there is no Fireworks Cruise on July 4th. Grain stays open late, so please don't leave right after the fireworks to help lessen the traffic load. 
  • Park in downtown Lewes and walk to the beach, if you are able, or park legally on side streets or in the City of Lewes parking lots.  Meters in effect until 8:00 pm. 
  • Limited parking will be available at the Cape Henlopen State Park and the park will close when the parking is full. Viewing and parking will be permitted at the Fishing Pier. Plan ahead and go early if you wish to view from the park. As always, the park closes admission when full. 

Other FAQs

Pedestrian and Bike Safety

Other FAQs

  • Will there be buses? DART is not providing shuttle buses, but they will run their regular route 204 bus.  Public transportation will have the same hold ups as private vehicles. Click for schedule 
  • Will the Lewes Line be Running? The Lewes Line runs from 9-7, so if you take it to the beach there will not be a return trip available. It's great to take the Lewes Line in, but plan to walk back.
  • Are Pets Allowed?  We really discourage pets at the fireworks, as it is difficult for most pets and can be  dangerous. Scroll down for more information.
  •  Is there a rain date? Our rain date is July 5th, but no rain is allowed on July 4th!
  • Are  there any Fireworks boat cruises? There may be, but these boats are not affiliated with Go Fourth. Check with Lewes charter boat businesses. 
  • Are Fires Allowed On The Beach? No. Bonfires are not allowed anywhere on Lewes Beach on July 4th! Bonfires on Lewes Beach require a permit and there are rules for fires. The City of Lewes will not be issuing any permits for bonfires or other on July 4th.
  • Can I watch the fireworks from my boat? Yes, but follow all USCG rules and regulations. Stay at least 350 yards away from the barge, per the USCG, who will be enforcing the perimeter:  Federal Register :: Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District 
  • Where can I get updates? Check this page for updates and  follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more alerts. Click here for our Facebook page.  and Click here for Instagram


Where to watch the fireworks! Beat the crowds!

View Anywhere Along Lewes Beach

Higher Elevations Throughout the City of Lewes

Higher Elevations Throughout the City of Lewes

Prime viewing should be anywhere along the beach, from Roosevelt Inlet to Cape Henlopen State Park. View on the beach or find a spot in town where you will have a good view of our high-flying aerial display!


The viewing area extends into town too. Many people watched the fireworks from their homes near the canal in Lewes and other location

Prime viewing should be anywhere along the beach, from Roosevelt Inlet to Cape Henlopen State Park. View on the beach or find a spot in town where you will have a good view of our high-flying aerial display!


The viewing area extends into town too. Many people watched the fireworks from their homes near the canal in Lewes and other locations in town. Check out the photos below from past fireworks to see that you do not need to be on the beach to enjoy the display!


We will be focusing on high aerial displays again this year, rather than ground displays, to ensure that everyone will get a great show from the beach or farther away.

There is presently erosion of the beach from some bad June storms. Some parts of Lewes Beach do not have the room they usually do. 

Higher Elevations Throughout the City of Lewes

Higher Elevations Throughout the City of Lewes

Higher Elevations Throughout the City of Lewes

Avoid the crowds on the beach if you have a birds-eye view in town or can spot a great viewing location on the drone pics below. 


The Fireworks can be seen from many places in the City of Lewes, and beyond, not just from the beach. We are gearing our display to even higher fireworks since starting Go Fourth, so you will be able to see them

Avoid the crowds on the beach if you have a birds-eye view in town or can spot a great viewing location on the drone pics below. 


The Fireworks can be seen from many places in the City of Lewes, and beyond, not just from the beach. We are gearing our display to even higher fireworks since starting Go Fourth, so you will be able to see them from even farther away!


Be creative and find your own perfect spot in town to avoid beach traffic! 


Plan ahead. Invite out of city friends and family to park and watch from your home if you have a view! 


The Viewing Area is Wide-Enjoy From Afar!

Higher Elevations Throughout the City of Lewes

The Viewing Area is Wide-Enjoy From Afar!

When planning the fireworks In 2018 we had Drone photos taken to project how far the viewing area might extend. Our test drone was spotted from the Lewes Boat Ramp at the end of Pilottown Road and people watched the fireworks from the boat ramp. Many people also watched the fireworks from points along Pilottown and Gill's Neck Road, and w

When planning the fireworks In 2018 we had Drone photos taken to project how far the viewing area might extend. Our test drone was spotted from the Lewes Boat Ramp at the end of Pilottown Road and people watched the fireworks from the boat ramp. Many people also watched the fireworks from points along Pilottown and Gill's Neck Road, and we have had feedback that the fireworks could be seen from higher elevations out through 5 Points and King's Highway. 


Our 2021 show will be ascending to new heights with even higher fireworks, which will make the viewing area larger!


Check out the drone pictures below to see how large the viewing area is. The fireworks are widely visible, as you can see from pictures submitted of our 2018 and 2019 fireworks.




Locations Where You Can View The Fireworks (Hint: If the drone sees you, then you can see the Fireworks!)

Drone photo taken from exact height and location of Fireworks. Fireworks will be visible from any point seen on this photo.

    Pets & Fireworks

    Everyone Loves Their Pets, But Pets Don't Love Fireworks

    Some people have expressed concerns about pets and fireworks. We listened. In fact, members of the fireworks committee are animal rescuers. We love our pets too! That is why we are strongly recommending that you leave your dog securely at home during the fireworks. While dogs are allowed on Lewes Beach after 6:30 pm, many dogs are frightened by fireworks. Dogs must always be on leash on Lewes Beach.  Please see the links below for ideas on keeping your dog safe and happy on July 4th.

    More Dogs Go Stray on July 4th Than On Any Other Day

    Unfortunately, more pets run off on this day than any other, especially dogs. Due to the increased traffic expected on the beach this could be a very dangerous situation. It's not worth the risk. 

    For more information: http://www.wideopenpets.com/more-dogs-are-lost-july-4th-than-any-other-day-keep-yours-safe/

    July 4th Pet Safety Articles

    AVMA advice: https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/July-4-Safety.aspx


    ASPCA Tips: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/fourth-july-safety-tips


    Management ideas for pets who are afraid: https://positively.com/contributors/10-safety-and-calming-tips-for-dogs-during-fireworks/

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