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It's all about the red, white and blue
To celebrate July 4th, towns offer fireworks, boat parades and more | By Mary Daisey Shockley | Delaware Coast Press
REHOBOTH BEACH -- Nothing says summertime at the beach like celebrating the Fourth of July on the boards or sand.
In Rehoboth Beach, city officials are already planning a jam-packed celebration, complete with fireworks on the beach and live entertainment on the bandstand.
"It's a great community event," said Commissioner Kathy McGuiness. "It's wonderful for locals and visitors."
Entertainment will be provided by the Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band before the fireworks. To avoid congestion on area roadways, McGuiness suggests visitors stick around to watch The Funsters, which are slated to take the stage following the fireworks display.
"We do have entertainment before, so folks can grab something to eat, maybe shop around, and then listen to the music," she said. "Afterwards, so there are no traffic jams, they can listen to (more live music)."
To make the traffic situation less hectic, town officials are encouraging folks to utilize the park and ride for $10 per vehicle.
Jenny Barger, executive director of Rehoboth Beach Main Street -- a nonprofit organization that aims to promote area businesses -- said it's a cheap and easy way to get into the city.
"First of all, it's an easy in and out," she said. "They can come in early and go to dinner, go shopping and see the entertainment and fireworks."
In Lewes, the whole family can join in on the celebration.
Kicking off at 9 a.m. are old-fashioned Fourth of July games. Participants can take part in the three-legged race, the sack race and wheelbarrow race. Children are asked to pre-register at 8 a.m. and are divided into age groups to play.
The boat-decorating contest typically sees 25-40 entrants, and Lewes resident Bob Hyberg has participated for the past four years.
"I usually have my grandkids with me, and they think it's just terrific," he said. "It's fun to see all the people on the shoreline hooting and hollering at you."
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