Posts Tagged ‘fireworks’
Fireworks, Jazz Funeral to End Summer in Bethany Beach
Fireworks will be on display following the Sunday Still Surfin’ performance, at approximately 9:15 pm. The fireworks will be launched off the beach at Wellington Parkway. Standard parking rules will be in effect. Then on Monday, Labor Day, the 38th annual Jazz Funeral officially brings summer to an end. Activities begin around 5:30 p.m. at…
Read MoreAccidental Fire Destroys House in Camden, DE; One Adult, One Child Displaced
One adult and one child are receiving emergency assistance by the American Red Cross after a fire destroyed a house near Camden last night. The fire was accidental, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. The blaze occurred around 10:30 pm on Apple Blossom Drive near Walnut Shade Road. The Camden Wyoming Fire Company…
Read MoreKeeping Your Pets Safe On The 4th of July
Whether the neighborhood teens are throwing firecrackers on your street… or your entire community is enjoying “the exuberant splendor” of a big fireworks display, your pet can become frantic and run away, trying to find a safe haven. More pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year, and noisy…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Fireworks Sunday Night; Beach Closures Begin at 9am/Roads at 6pm
Tonight’s fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have changed just a little – they will be launched from the beach at New Castle Street, so the beach from south of Philadelphia Street to Stockley will be closed beginning at 9 this morning. The boardwalk from Stockley to Hickman will also be closed beginning at 9 along with…
Read MoreDozens of Public Fireworks Displays Planned in Maryland This Weekend; Fire Officials Suggest Attending Those to Prevent Injuries
Each year across Maryland, hospitals receive numerous fireworks injuries, some of which can include broken fingers, missing fingers, and even missing hands. Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire tells The Talk of Delmarva what officials suggest people do if they want to enjoy fireworks… He says they have nearly 60 permitted displays across the…
Read MorePlanning to Attend Sunday’s Fireworks in Rehoboth? Here’s what you should know:
Rehoboth Beach will light up the sky and the beach with fireworks this Sunday July 3rd, one day before Independence Day. The fireworks will be launched between Philadelphia and Hickman Streets, a little bit south of the usual Brooklyn Avenue location, due to lingering beach impacts from the nor’easter in early May. The display is…
Read MoreIndependence Day Travel Tips
Vehicles, cyclists, scooters and pedestrians will all be on the move this weekend. DelDOT urges drivers and everyone to proceed with caution and to expect congestion.To date, there have been 75 crash-related fatalities in Delaware this year, a 40% increase over the same time of last year. “No matter how you plan to get around…
Read MoreOcean City Scrambles 4th of July Schedule After Fireworks Contractor Backs Out
Ocean City is making some quick changes to its Independence Day weekend activities after learning that two fireworks shows scheduled for Fourth of July will not go on as planned.Town officials said Tuesday that the contractor has told them that labor shortages have made it impossible to host the events as expected. Ocean City began…
Read MoreFire Officials: Leave Fireworks To The Pros
Fireworks are nothing to play around with… The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office reminded Delawareans and visitors this week that sparklers and ground-based novelty items can be purchased by someone 18 or older for 30 days up to and including July 4th, and can only be used on July 4th. Delaware code prohibits possession, sale…
Read MorePrepare For 4th Of July Traffic: Here’s What To Know
Independence Day is almost here, and the height of the summer tourism season at the beach is beginning. That means more people on the roads, and more traffic considerations you should plan for. Delaware Department of Transportation Community Relations Director C.R. McLeod told WGMD News that many lane closures will start to be lifted early…
Read MoreJuvenile With Fireworks Implicated In House Fire
A house fire in Snow Hill was caused by a juvenile who lit fireworks inside the home, according to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire was reported on Purnell Street Wednesday at 5:31 p.m. The fire started in a second-floor bedroom. No injuries were reported. Members of the Snow Hill, Newark, Girdletree, Stockton…
Read MoreBethany Beach Sets Fireworks For Mon. July 5th
Bethany Beach will join the celebration of Independence Day with the return of fireworks. Town officials say the 2021 fireworks display will take place Monday July 5th at 9:15 p.m. Bethany Beach has been given the go-ahead to move forward with a fireworks show, although the town’s Independence Day parade has been canceled. Musical entertainment…
Read MoreBethany Officials Looking to Ease Mask Ordinance & Set Date for Fireworks
The Bethany Beach Town Council will meet on Friday, May 21st at 2pm. Included in the agenda is a discussion, consideration and possible vote to repeal the mask ordinance on the boardwalk, boardwalk plaza and anywhere in the downtown commercial area that was passed July 1st of 2020. They will also discuss proceeding with the…
Read MoreRehoboth Officials Address Masking, July 4th Fireworks
Rehoboth Beach has revised masking guidelines to follow state guidance in outdoor areas. Commissioners voted Tuesday to require that masks be worn outdoors only where social distancing cannot be maintained. Previously, masks were required in the downtown area. Masks are still required on the Rehoboth boardwalk. Also, whether there will be fireworks on 4th of…
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve Fireworks Are Back On In OC
Ocean City’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are on. The scheduled display was canceled due to COVID-19 complications last week, and while the official New Year’s Eve celebration is canceled fireworks are once again scheduled to go off at midnight at Northside Park. The town’s tourism website, www.ococean.com, reports Northside park will close at 9:30 p.m.,…
Read MoreUPDATED: ‘Special Effects’ Fireworks To Be Tested In OC Tuesday
UPDATED 10/12/20 – This has been postponed until Tuesday. ==================================================== Fireworks are not normally associated with Columbus Day. However, in Ocean City fireworks may be heard for a while late Monday afternoon.The Fire Department says “special effects” that may be included in future fireworks displays will be tested by Ocean City’s Special Events staff.Testing is…
Read MoreFelton Woman Stable after Burned by Fireworks
A Felton woman received burns to her legs after she was struck by fireworks Saturday night in the Rosewood Farms development. State Fire Marshal officials are investigating and say the 18 year old woman suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns after she was exposed to sparks from a “fountain” which was ignited by another person…
Read MoreHave You Been Hearing Fireworks? You’re Not Alone
Many traditional Independence Day fireworks displays are canceled or postponed due to the pandemic, but the flash and bang activity has started early in many Delmarva neighborhoods. The window for certain fireworks to be purchased legally in Delaware opened June 4th. But according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles,…
Read MoreOcean City Fireworks Are Still Up In The Air
Ocean City is looking to reschedule its Independence Day fireworks, which are being delayed due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. During a Council work session Tuesday, Town Manager Doug Miller said he recently polled council members. Three wanted to keep the fireworks on July 4th, but four wanted to find another date. One possibility…
Read MoreRed, White And Boom Is Canceled in Salisbury
Salisbury’s Red, White and Boom fizzles out in 2020. The annual 4th of July spectacular is canceled for this year because of uncertainty about coronavirus, health and crowd size guidelines. Organizers of Red, White and Boom plan to be back with a bang in 2021.
Read MoreRehoboth Cancels July 3rd Fireworks
Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Rehoboth Beach has canceled its Independence Day fireworks on July 3rd and the Bandstand Summer Concert Series through the July 4th weekend. All permitted special events scheduled through the holiday weekend are also canceled, and the City is working closely with the event producers to cancel their events.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Crews Battle Delmar House Fire Overnight
UPDATED – 1:15pm – Firefighters in Wicomico and Sussex Counties had a long night battling a blaze at a home on East Elizabeth Street in Delmar, Maryland. State Fire Marshal officials say the fire was accidental and began on the side porch from improperly disposed legal, ground-based sparkler devices in a trash can after use. …
Read MoreDelaware Troopers Urge Caution Ahead of 4th of July
As we approach the Independence Day holiday on July 4th, the Delaware State Police is sending a happy holiday to residents and visitors, but is also issuing a public safety message. Troopers say they will be focusing on deterring, tracking, targeting and arresting impaired drivers to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on state highways.…
Read MoreNew OCFD Chief Reports for Duty, Puts Focus on Fire Safety
After being officially sworn-in on June 11, Ocean City’s new fire chief, Richard Bowers, reported for his first day of duty this week. Chief Bowers begins his position leading the Ocean City Fire Department with more than 40 years of experience in the field of fire, rescue and emergency medical services. He has served in…
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