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Fireworks bring a spectacular end to Lewes July 4 celebration
First Town is packed with patriotic people for the big display
A popular viewing spot is Canalfront Park near the Lightship Overfalls, where all the fireworks can be seen with few obstructions. NICK ROTH PHOTO
July 5, 2023
First a brilliant sunset, then the real show in the sky over Lewes began: the annual fireworks show.
Thousands walked, biked or drove to Lewes Beach. Others camped out at every good viewing spot around town to watch the send-off to Independence Day 2023.
Crews on the fireworks barge began the show just about 9 p.m. as the horizon still glowed with the last light of the day.
Before the fireworks, people enjoyed food trucks, a DJ and, of course, Dairy Queen, at the corner of Savannah Road and Cape Henlopen Drive.
The Lewes fireworks are organized by the Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks nonprofit group and paid for through donations from local residents and businesses.
Brilliant red, white and blue, and a lot of “oohs and ahhs” filled the sky Tuesday night. BILL SHULL PHOTO
It was another great pyrotechnics show off the beach as the annual Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks lit up the sky. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Colors abound in the Lewes sky. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Delaware Bay off Lewes Beach reflects the vivid colors of the annual Lewes fireworks. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Food trucks parked at Savannah Road and Cape Henlopen Drive were popular with people grabbing a pre-fireworks treat. BILL SHULL PHOTO
With fireworks filling the sky over Lewes, echoes of the blasts could be heard throughout the area. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
People set up on the beach early to enjoy a beautiful evening on the sand in anticipation of the big fireworks show. BILL SHULL PHOTO
A spectacular sunset over the bay precedes the Lewes fireworks display on Savannah Beach. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The Lewes Fire Department stands ready on Savannah Road in the case it’s needed on fireworks night. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The first firework launched at about 9 p.m. as the sky still glowed. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The fireworks lasted about 45 minutes. The annual display is paid for by donations from residents and businesses. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The Lewes fireworks show wrapped up a fun day of patriotic spirit that included the boat parade and the Doo-Dah Parade. BILL SHULL PHOTO
A bright red and white firework blasts over Delaware Bay off Lewes Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
