Holiday Happenings in Southern Delaware
As the temperatures drop, the action heats up in Southern Delaware. Get into the holiday spirit with old-fashioned holiday parades and festivals, live holiday entertainment, and tax-free outlet and boutique shopping.
November 28: Holiday Tree Lighting in Rehoboth Beach
Location: Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
Capping the Black Friday shopping day, gather at the bandstand for the holiday tree lighting and to sing holiday songs. It's a hometown tradition!
For more information: 302-227-2772, www.rehomain.com
December 1: Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade
Location: Downtown Rehoboth Beach, 6:30pm
For more information: 302-441-8615
December 4: Annual Lewes Hospitality Night
Location: Historic District of Lewes, 6pm
Lewes merchants host shopping and complimentary refreshments.
For more information: 877-465-3937
December 4: Georgetown Christmas Parade
Location: Georgetown, 7pm
For more information: www.georgetowncoc.com
December 5: Selbyville Christmas Parade
Location: Church Street, Selbyville
For more information: 302-539-2100, www.thequietresorts.com
December 5: Third Annual Milford Holiday Stroll
Location: Downtown Milford, 5-8pm
Live entertainment throughout the downtown area, horse and wagon rides, and treats in downtown businesses. Santa's House will also be open just off of Walnut Street along the Mispillion Riverwalk.
For more information: 302-839-1180, www.downtownmilford.org
December 6: The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Presents "The Holiday Concert"
Location: Mariner's Bethel Church, Ocean View, 7:30pm
For more information: 888-846-8600, www.midatlanticsymphony.org
December 6: Historic Lewes Christmas Celebration
Location: Historic Lewes, activities begin at 10am and parade at 5pm
Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and Lewes Historical Society Christmas House Tour.
For more information: 302-645-8073
December 6: Seaford Christmas Parade
Location: Seaford
For more information: 302-629-9690, www.seafordchamber.com
December 7: Rehoboth Beach Holiday Farmers Market
Location: Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach, 1-3:30pm
Fresh wreaths, garlands, cheese and fruit baskets and more.
For more information: www.rbfarmersmarket.com
December 11: Rehoboth Beach Hospitality Night
Location: Downtown Rehoboth, 5-8pm
Downtown shops are open from 5-8pm. Music and fun all around. Free horse and buggy rides and discounts at restaurants.
For more information: 302-227-2772, www.rehomain.com
December 13: Historic Milton House Tour and Holly Festival
Location: Historic Milton
Holly wreath making demonstrations, Victorian Christmas ornament making, hot cider and cookies, Holly Festival Craft Show and Holiday House Tour.
For more information: 302-684-3400, www.historicmilton.org
November 28 - December 31: Boardwalk of Lights in Rehoboth Beach
Location: Rehoboth Beach
Enjoy Christmas light displays along the Boardwalk, the holiday tree lighting, and Santa's House
November 23 - December 20: The Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts Presents "The Sound of Christmas"
Location: Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, Rehoboth Beach
Eight exclusive shows only! The spirit of Christmas comes alive in this year's The Sound of Christmas, featuring dazzling costumes and scenery. The same sounds our parents played for us, and we now play for our children, performed live on stage with a dynamic cast of singers and dancers. Dinner & A Show and Overnight Packages available.
For more information: 302-227-9310,
www.rehobothbeachtheater.com