Fourth of July weekend fun in Delaware, including fireworks, camping, water parks & zoos
The Fourth is nearly upon us.
We've got plenty of fireworks and parades to look forward to, but that's not all that is happening during the long holiday weekend.
Looking to pitch a tent under the stars? Get the family out for some water park or bounce house fun? Check out the new "Beverly Hills Cop?''
We've got all that and more for your holiday weekend adventures:
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Delaware, and tips on taking photos
Time to plan where you can enjoy Fourth of July fireworks in and around Delaware, and how to memorialize the celebration with stunning photos.
Below is a guide where you can ring in the Fourth of July in Delaware and Maryland, along with tips on taking lovely fireworks photos.
Delaware camping guide: 7 campgrounds to visit in Delaware, camping tips and tricks
Looking for the best places in Delaware to roll out your sleeping bags and snooze under the stars?
Whether you prefer a rugged camping adventure or a cozy glamping weekend, the First State is brimming with camping options sure to fit your needs.
Here’s your guide to camping in Delaware, including tips to keep in mind and where to pitch your tents.
How to celebrate Fourth of July 2024 without the fireworks in Delaware
Independence Day weekend is coming up, and few traditions are as much a hallmark of the holiday as the fireworks shows that display around the country.
While the spectacle draws in so many people, they may not be the best for everyone. Fireworks are a known trigger for those with post-traumatic stress disorder, sensory sensitivity issues and pets who can get startled easily by the loud noise.
Delaware is set to have fireworks shows across the state, most of which start around dusk, but before dark hits, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate the Fourth of July while still avoiding the crowds and noise, both in the communities and at home. Read on.
Water park fun: 7 cool places to swim that aren't beaches
Weather forecasters predict the temperature will feel like hell on Earth this week, as the first heat wave of the summer is expected to hit Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Throughout Delaware, the weather is expected to see highs in the 90s. Wilmington is forecast to reach highs of 89 degrees (Monday, June 17), 96 degrees (Tuesday, June 18), 92 degrees (Wednesday, June 19), 91 degrees (Thursday, June 20) and 92 degrees (Friday, June 21), according to AccuWeather.
Zoos to visit in Delaware, Pennsylvania and NJ for wild animals, fun events
Zoos in and near Delaware have something to offer for everyone this summer.
The Brandywine Zoo, Philadelphia Zoo and Cape May County Zoo have plenty of events planned for families and adults only.
Best Delaware festivals and events in July 2024
Besides dancing the night away at a concert, what else is there to do for fun in Delaware in July?
From festivals to theatrical performances and other activities, here are several exciting ways to enjoy the First State this month.
'World's Largest Bounce House' ― all 24,000 square feet of it ― is coming to Delaware
Delaware may just have to loosen its belt and make some extra room this summer.
That's because the Guinness World Records-certified "World's Largest Bounce House" ― all 24,000 square feet of it ― is coming to America's second-smallest state.
The bounce house is just one of the seven massive inflatable amusements by The Big Bounce America that will take over Kirkwood Sports' (1220 River Road, near New Castle) 15 sports fields from Friday to Sunday, July 5 to 7.
'Beverly Hills Cop': How to watch Axel F Netflix sequel
Forty years after the original, the long-awaited third sequel in the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise premiers this week on Netflix.
Here’s everything you need to know about “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” the franchise and how to stream the Eddie Murphy action-comedy.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Where to see fireworks, go to zoo, hit a waterpark in Delaware
