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    HOCKESSIN ART FESTIVAL
    Feb. 26–28, 2016
    More than two dozen artists selling limited edition prints, original watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, sculptures and carvings.
    ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
    March 12, 2016 (tentative) Bagpiper alert! The 41st- annual parade makes its way through the streets of Wilmington.
    WILMINGTON WINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL March 18–20, 2016
    Three days of pure blue- grass, with two stages, workshops and jam sessions.
    WILMINGTON
    RESTAURANT WEEK
    Apr., 2016 (date TBD) Highlighting the diversity
    and depth of quality dining options in our neighborhoods.
    WILMINGTON FLOWER MARKET
    May 5–7, 2016
    The first blooms of spring will be on sale at the 96th annual market, with carnival rides and radio-friendly
    pop stars.
    DELAWARE MARATHON
    May 8, 2016
    Runners from more than 35 states compete in Delaware’s only full length marathon.
    POINT-TO-POINT
    May 8, 2016
    The 38th annual rite of spring features elite horse racing, kids’ activities, festive tailgating and thousands of sharp-dressed people.
    WILMINGTON GRAND PRIX AND GRAN FONDO
    May 13–15, 2016 (tentative) Thrill to professional races in downtown Wilmington, then participate in a long- distance ride through the Brandywine Valley.
    DAY IN OLD NEW CASTLE
    May 21, 2016
    America’s oldest house and garden tour on the cobblestone streets of Old New Castle.
    HOLY TRINITY GREEK FESTIVAL
    June 7–11, 2016
    Gyros, spanakopita and the famous honey balls kick off the summer festival season.
    SEPARATION DAY
    June 11, 2016
    Celebrate 240 years of Not Being Pennsylvania (as the popular t-shirt proclaims) with food, fireworks, music and a beautiful baby pageant.
    ST. ANTHONY’S
    ITALIAN FESTIVAL
    June 12–19, 2016
    Tens of thousands flock to this week-long celebration of authentic Italian food and entertainment.
    DUPONT CLIFFORD BROWN JAZZ FESTIVAL
    June 18–25, 2016
    The largest free jazz festival on the east coast pays tribute to Wilmington trumpeter Clifford Brown.
    NEW CASTLE COUNTY
    ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
    June 25–26, 2016
    Featured on the Food Network, this annual family event features the best ice cream makers from around the region.
    PEOPLE’S FESTIVAL 4PEACE TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY July 30, 2016
    A tribute to Bob Marley’s legacy of peace, unity and one love in the city the singer once called home.
    RIVERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL
    Aug. 5–7, 2016
    A three-day, outdoor music festival held on the Wilmington waterfront.
    MIDDLETOWN OLDE-TYME PEACH FESTIVAL
    Aug. 20, 2016
    A bit of sweetness at the end of summer, this festival draws 30,000 people with local artists, entertainment for the kids and (of course) a peach pie contest.
    AUGUST QUARTERLY
    Aug. 27–28, 2016
    The oldest African American Festival in the nation celebrates freedom of speech and the right to assembly.
    DELAWARE BURGER BATTLE
    Aug. 27, 2016
    The battle between the buns rages as local restaurants put their best burgers forward at this outdoor, end-of-summer event.
    A Longwood Christmas
    Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest
    St. Anthony’s Italian Festival
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    Courtesy Leslie Kipp Courtesy Larry Albee
    Courtesy Leslie Kipp

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