Delaware City Police Department
Community announcements and event information from Delaware City’s police department.
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Events & Gatherings
Community celebrations, police and fire events, library programs and time together in our river town.
Upcoming events
Dates researched October 29, 2026. Confirm details with the organizer before attending.
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The big one · First Saturday of October
Delaware City Day · 2026 recap & the 2027 date
The 2026 celebration filled Battery Park and Clinton Street on Saturday, October 3 — parade down Clinton Street at 1:00 pm, vendors and food trucks from 11:00 am, boat rides, children’s activities and fireworks at dusk. The 2027 date is expected to be Saturday, October 2, the first Saturday of October, pending the committee’s announcement.
Police & fire community events
Stay connected with the people who serve our town. Follow the departments’ official announcements for community gatherings, safety programs and fire-company fundraisers.
Delaware City Fire Company · Station 15
Check the fire company’s calendar for public events and confirm attendance details with the organizer; training entries may be members-only.
Only confirmed dates appear in the event listings above. Official department pages may have newer announcements.
Forts & living history
History comes to life
Living history at Fort Delaware
Photo supplied by Main Street
The work behind a cannon demonstration
Photo supplied by Main Street
Inside the island fortress
Photo supplied by Main Street
What’s happening around town
Check each organizer for current dates, tickets and any schedule changes.
Delaware City Public Library
Library programs
250 Fifth St, Delaware City, DE
View organizer’s scheduleReedy Point Players
Local theatre
250 Fifth St, Delaware City, DE
View organizer’s scheduleFort Delaware State Park
History & park programs
45 Clinton St · ferry dock, Delaware City, DE
View organizer’s scheduleFriends of African Union Church Cemetery
Heritage & community events
54 Clinton St, Delaware City, DE
View organizer’s schedulePublic meetings
City Council and town boards publish meeting information through the city.
Town boards & meeting information