Mark Your Calendar for these Events in the Delaware Beaches
By Chris Murphy
The month is full of fun and exciting events in the Delaware Beaches, from Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach to Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. Whether you’re searching for family-friendly events, food and drink events, live music or free festivals, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Be sure to pick up a Delaware Beaches Visitors Guide to find even more events happening throughout the year.
Here are our top events happening in Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Lewes during December.
Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-23, Dec. 26-31: Schellville Winter Celebration
5pm-9pm, behind Tanger Outlets Seaside, Seaside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Hours on New Years Eve are 4pm-7pm. Schellville 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering a plethora of activities and attractions for all ages. From the moment you step into this wintery realm, you’ll be greeted by twinkling lights, festive decorations, and a sense of holiday cheer.
Dec. 5: Berlin Christmas Parade
80+ Floats, Dancers, Firetrucks, Santa and More! Join us for the largest holiday parade on the Eastern Shore. Parade starts at 7pm at The Berlin Welcome Center, then runs north to the Berlin Fire Company.
Dec. 7: Rehoboth Beach Santa Bar Crawl
1 PM – 6 PM, Rehoboth Beach. Welcome to Rehoboth Beach’s Santa Bar Crawl to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The event will take place on Saturday, December 7th beginning at 1pm. Dress up as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, or one of his elves, and head to Rehoboth to spread some holiday cheer as you hop from location to location. Most importantly, don’t forget a new & unwrapped toy.
Dec 7: 92nd Annual Lewes Christmas Parade
Come join us at 5pm to celebrate an old fashioned Christmas in Lewes! (Rain/snow date is Dec. 8)
Dec. 31: Dewey Beach Ball Drop
11:30pm, New Orleans Street and Route One, Dewey Beach. Dewey Beach’s New Year’s Eve Celebration. Party favors, hot chocolate, and more.
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