94 th ANNUAL LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026 AT 5 PM HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL – MARY ALICE “Mak” KELLY, LEWES 250 COMMITTEE CHAIR This year’s annual Lewes Christmas parade, presented by the City of Lewes and...

The 30th annual Boast the Coast event will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Boast the Coast was conceived in 1996 to showcase Lewes’ nautical heritage and to feature activities that complemented the already, long-established University of Delaware’s annual...

CITY OF LEWES AND DOO-DAH PARADE SPONSOR TO MODIFY ROUTE DUE TO EXTREME TEMPS Lewes, Del. – The City of Lewes is encouraging residents and visitors to prioritize their health and safety this Independence Day weekend as dangerously high temperatures...

The 17th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom, will be blossoming April 1 – 19, 2026. This year’s celebration is dedicated to Warren Golde, Lewes in Bloom founder who recently...

58th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026 INCLUDES AN EASTER EGG HUNT at 11 A.M. SPECIAL AWARD TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250th & APPEARANCE BY BEN FRANKLIN The Great Delaware Kite...

2025 LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARDS MOST ORIGINAL ENTRY – Top Roofing & Siding BEST SOUND ENTRY – First Baptist Church of Lewes BEST PATRIOTIC THEMED ENTRY – Lewes 250 & Lightship Overfalls CAR CLUB VEHICLES| 1 ST PLACE – Lowered...

Lewes celebrates a number of events associated with Christmas and the Christmas Parade is the culmination of the early December celebration.  Come out to join the fun!  The parade starts at 5 p.m. on Savannah Road and Sussex Drive.  The...

58th  ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026 INCLUDES AN EASTER EGG HUNT at 11 A.M. The Great Delaware Kite Festival, co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware...

16 th ANNUAL LEWES TULIP CELEBRATION BLOOMS April 1 – 20, 2025 The 16th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom, will be blossoming April 1 – 20, 2025 The organizing...

The 1st Annual Beach Bash Basketball Tournament will be held December 27th  & 28th at Cape Henlopen High School. This event is being presented by and is sponsored by the Cape Henlopen Boys Basketball Booster Club. In years past, we have...

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau sponsors its 34th annual Lewes Garden Tour on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gardens are selected by the event committee’s co-chairs with assistance from...