Separation Day is the annual celebration of Delaware's independence from Pennsylvania and the British Crown. 2023 marks the 247th anniversary of arguably one of the longest running traditions in the state. The community event is held annually in Historic New Castle. Friday night festivities includes music, food and drink in the center of town. Saturday kicks off with a Colonial-inspired parade. The middle of the day is filled with children's rides, a vintage market, live music, beer garden and foods prepared by community groups. The day culminates with fireworks over the Delaware River.

Schedule

Separation Day Kickoff Party

June 9, 2023

Enjoy live music, beer, wine, seltzers and non-alcoholic drinks along with food trucks in a block-party setting. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase with tips benefiting New Castle's Minquadale and Goodwill volunteer fire departments.

Featured performer: Too Tall Slim and The Guilty Pleasures (Classic Rock Covers and Originals)

June 10, 2023

Separation Day Festival

Noon: Parade (Delaware Street)
1pm: Festival and Vintage Market (Battery Park)

Live Music Schedule
2-3:30pm - Stone Shakers (Unique Twist on Classics, New Covers and Originals)
4-5:30pm - Jack in the Back (Upbeat Classic Rock)
6-7:15pm - Kategory 5 (Covers of Classic Rock, Blues, R&B)
8-9:30pm - What The Funk (High-energy Funk Band)
9:30pm: Fireworks (Battery Park)

Separation Day Parade
Progresses along Delaware Street and culminates at the review stand in front of the Courthouse. This Colonial-inspired parade features re-enactors, bands, dance teams, classic cars, local sports teams and non-profits.

Family Festival
Something for everyone in Battery Park featuring live music, games, kid’s rides, exhibitors, food and drink, beer garden featuring craft beer, wine and seltzers. Admission free. Food, drink and ride tickets available for purchase.

Vintage Market
Offering festival attendees an array of vendors with different talents and passions. These vendors range from pickers, makers, shop keepers, collectors, small businesses, bakers, chefs, organic product specialists, craftsman, seamstresses, creatives that work hard to bring you a handmade and one-of-a-kind item, musicians, crafters, artists and hustlers who work so hard to offer a great product. Whether it is, handmade, hand-painted, up-cycled or found, vintage market vendors all share the love of mixing old and new to create something completely unique to their brand and shoppers.

Live Music:
Bands will be performing on Separation Day’s Main Stage from 2pm until the fireworks at 9;30pm. See schedule above

Fireworks:
Spectacular display over the Delaware River beginning at 9:30pm. Bring your own blanket and chair.

Date: June 9 - 10, 2023

Time:
June 9, 2023 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
June 10, 2023 at 12:00pm

Location: Various Venue, New Castle, DE

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