Defender's Day in Havre de Grace

05/04/2026

Presenting the winners of the "Chalk the Walk: What Does Defender's Day Mean to Me" contest and the runners up! Thank you to everyone who participated. Imagination is alive and well in Havre de Grace!!!

05/02/2026

Ready to enjoy a beautiful day in Concord Point Park AND learn some Havre de Grace history?🌸

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a family-friendly Signal Flag Scavenger Hunt that will bring story of Defender's Day alive in Concord Point Park! Participants will journey back in time as they walk around the Lightkeeper's Yard and win a special prize if they fill out their signal log!!

Supplies are limited-only. If you're ready to enjoy a little history on the side of your "hunt," pick up your signal log at the info booth!

Interested in all that Defender's Day has to offer? Learn more by visiting https://explorehavredegrace.com/

05/02/2026

YOUR ART could be used to promote Defender's Day next year!!🎨

TODAY from 3 - 9 p.m., join us in Concord Point Park as we decorate our local sidewalks for Defender's Day during Chalk the Walk! Artists from all ages are encouraged to create a historical masterpiece that captures the bravery of John O'Neill and our celebration of Defender's Day--come by and share what Defender's Day means to you!

The art will be judged by a secret panel, and the winning piece will be used in all Defender's Day marketing next year! If you're ready to design, visit Concord Point Park on May 2nd!!

Interested? Learn more by visiting https://explorehavredegrace.com/.

05/02/2026

Defender's Day is TODAY!! Will we see you there?🎆

Join us in Concord Point Park from 3-9 P.M. as we celebrate the life of Havre de Grace’s hero and defender John O’ Neill, who courageously defended the city from British invasion during the War of 1812.

This event is TONS of fun for families, featuring FIREWORKS at sunset, LIVE MUSIC, Kids' Zone, Face Painters, stingrays, Food Trucks, an outdoor beer garden and so much more!🎸🍷

Sound like a blast? Visit ExploreHavredeGrace.com for more information.

05/02/2026

Take a look at everywhere you need to be this Defender's Day!

We have food trucks, a beer garden, sting rays, live music, and more. To end the night, there will even be fireworks at sunset!

Looking for a fun way to spend the weekend? Join us for Defender's Day from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.!

05/01/2026

Calling all artists to participate in our Defender's Day 2026 inaugural Chalk the Walk!!🎨

On May 2nd from 3 - 9 p.m., join us in Concord Point Park as we decorate our local sidewalks for Defender's Day! Artists from all ages are encouraged to create a historical masterpiece that captures the bravery of John O'Neill and our celebration of Defender's Day--come by and share what Defender's Day means to you!

The art will be judged by a secret panel, and the winning piece will be used in all Defender's Day marketing next year! If you're ready to design, visit Concord Point Park on May 2nd!!

Interested? Learn more by visiting https://explorehavredegrace.com/.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Are you ready to ROCK this Defender's Day?! Join us in Concord Point Park to see Baltimore's favorite FANTASM perform LIVE!!🎸

Fantasm is a high energy 5-piece pop rock cover band haling from Baltimore, Maryland. We play a wide variety of music spanning decades - everything from Elvis & The Rolling Stones to The Killers & Neon Trees.

If you're looking to have a BLAST by the waterfront, join us in Havre de Grace's Concord Point Park on May 2nd from 3-9 P.M. for Defender's Day to celebrate John O'Neill's bravery! With stingrays, fireworks, a beer garden, food trucks, and more, you won't want to miss this!🎆🎇

The fun is almost here! Visit ExploreHavredeGrace.com for more information.

05/01/2026