Dover Days Festival and Parade

05/05/2026

THANK YOU for joining us this weekend for our 93rd year! Here is just a small sampling of photos by Epifano Legacy Photography.

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05/04/2026

An honor to have Dover AFB join us in our parade! Thank you for your service.

05/03/2026

Have you not quite had your fill of Dover Days? The Friends of Old Dover are offering two FREE walking tours of the Green today. Please meet at the Dover Museum at 323 S. State Street next to the Delaware Shoppes prior to the tour(s). No cost or reservations are required for these. They will begin at 11 am and 2 pm.

If you still need things to do, the Biggs Museum of American Art and the Dover Public Library are open 10 am – 5 pm today. There is a “Build It!” program for children at the library from 1 to 4 pm.

Stonerail Market and Grey Fox Grille & Public House are two great options for lunch, serving special brunch menus for your relaxed Sunday.

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Recap of our 93rd anniversary kick off event! Thank you for starting the weekend off right with us 😇

Join us today for the parade at 9, maypole dancing immediately following, and all the other festivities until 3 pm.

State St will be closed between Loockerman and Water from 8 to 3 pm, in addition to last night’s road closures around Legislative Mall.

05/01/2026

First State Roll Off is all set up - we’re ready to party!

05/01/2026

The forecast is looking good for tonight and tomorrow, but you may want to bring some layers to bundle up.

Remember the Biggs Museum of American Art, The Old State House, and First State Heritage Park’s John Bell House have extended hours tonight! See tonight’s event page for a complete schedule and list of food vendors.

04/30/2026

01/09/2026

We can't wait to see you in May! This year's schedule includes Friday evening, May 1, and all day Saturday, May 2. Mark your calendars 🤓