A Celebration of Independence in the Capital of the First State
Dover Fireworks, Concerts Cancelled For High Winds
Due to high winds, the fireworks scheduled for tonight, Sept. 3, in Dover must be cancelled. Under state fire regulations, a fireworks show can't occur with winds of more than 20 miles per hour, and the current forecasts for this evening are for sustained winds between 21 and 25 miles per hour with gusts into the 30s. Given both the regulation and the close proximity of Dover's fireworks to buildings and homes, it would not be safe to have the show in such conditions.
The fireworks, band concerts, vendors, pony rides and moon bounces scheduled for 4 p.m. will not take place this evening. However the daytime events scheduled for the First State Heritage Park sites and Biggs Museum for today will go on, with sites closing at 4:30 p.m.
The backup date for the fireworks was Sunday, but the forecast is for even higher winds and greater chance of rain, so there is no current reschedule date.
The Sept. 3 fireworks show had been rescheduled from July 4th by the Dover Fourth of July Committee after a weather-forced cancellation that day.
Thanks again to all our volunteers, sponsors and supporting organizations for their efforts!!
2016 SPONSORS
Dover's annual Fourth of July celebration is made possible only through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals. Please consider becoming a Sponsor or Adopt-a-Firework and show your support for this community event!
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Dover International Speedway The Honorable William Witham Brooks Machine Inc Bob, Jennifer & Quin Scacheri Gary & Lynn Coy Ron & Ruth Shomo Nadine E. Sparks Peter A Oldziey & Associates Westside Car Wash Mitten & Winters, LLP, CPA's Councilman William F. Hare Gary & Betsy Patterson Eden Hill Medical Center Del-One Federal Credit Union Diamond State Properties Knights of Columbus Dover #4182 The Schucker Family Steve and Gail Nemcic Meineke Car Care Center Olivia & Carter Nemcic Torbet Funeral Chapel Wayne & Donna Mitchel |
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Dover Electric Supply Company Orthodontics on Silver Lake PA Barros McNamara Malkiewicz Taylor PA Buckley Builders Inc Delaware Association of REALTORS Delmarva Cleaning & Maintenance Inc Vicki Fjelsted Fields Burns & Ellis Realtors Super Lodge Chicks Saddlery & Western Wear Kip & Joe McDaniel Trader Funeral Home Inc Courtland Manor Nursing & Convalescent Steve & Connie Welde Paul Edwards Carpet Bob Simmons State Farm Agency Christopher Sweet C.F. Schwartz Motor Co., Inc Carl & Michelle Baltrusch Mike & Cindy Sampere Denise & Dan Tuck Donald Boon Norman M Lippman DDS Al & Sue Evans Richard T. Ziegler Rick Givens United Check Cashing Councilman James L. Hutchison Fred & Mary Kaltreider Alan W. & Donna M Lamos Pratt Insurance Inc. J. A. Hill Associates Brad and Susan Ebaugh Tom &Sylvia Holt Cool Springs Restaurant 55 |
FRIENDS OF THE FOURTH
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Charles & Shirley Cunningham
Thomas & Gail Vella Jerry & Margie Tucker Julia Painter Rusty Clark Merle Norman Cosmetics James Goldsberry |
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ADOPT-A-FIREWORK
Adopt-A-Firework Today!!
You can "adopt" individual firework shells that will be fired during the big show on Monday, July 4, 2016! This also m nhakes a great gift to recognize a special event or as a memorial for someone special. Or "adopt" one for your community, organization, club, or group!
TOM&KATHY DIX 2016
Dan & Phyllis Marsh (2)
The Speed Family
In Memory of George Washington
Lori N Christiansen (2)
Sally Dill
A[lly] J Mclellan (2)
Maureen Rose
Michele Violet
Edgehill Community Church of God
Arthur and Roberta McQueen
Alan and Janis Geddis (2)
SJ Gary, CPA
Stephanie Steckel DDS
Cecelia Dunning
You can "adopt" individual firework shells that will be fired during the big show on Monday, July 4, 2016! This also m nhakes a great gift to recognize a special event or as a memorial for someone special. Or "adopt" one for your community, organization, club, or group!
TOM&KATHY DIX 2016
Dan & Phyllis Marsh (2)
The Speed Family
In Memory of George Washington
Lori N Christiansen (2)
Sally Dill
A[lly] J Mclellan (2)
Maureen Rose
Michele Violet
Edgehill Community Church of God
Arthur and Roberta McQueen
Alan and Janis Geddis (2)
SJ Gary, CPA
Stephanie Steckel DDS
Cecelia Dunning