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249th Annual Separation Day Festival

Arts and Entertainment

May 5, 2025

From: Separation Day Festival

Schedule Of Events

June 6, 2025

Separation Day Kickoff Party

Enjoy live music, beer, wine, seltzers and non-alcoholic drinks along with food trucks in a block-party setting. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Proceeds from sale of alcohol benefit the Good Will Fire Company.

Featured Performer: Brad Newsom and The Jagermintz - Guitar-Centric Classic Rock And Blues

June 7, 2025

Separation Day Parade

Progresses along Delaware Street and culminates at the review stand in front of the Courthouse. This Colonial-inspired parade features re-enactors, bands, dance teams, classic cars, local sports teams and non-profits.

Family Festival

Something for everyone in Battery Park featuring live music, games, kid’s rides, exhibitors, food & drink, beer garden featuring craft beer, wine & seltzers. Admission free. Food, drink & ride tickets available for purchase. Proceeds from sale of alcohol benefit the Good Will Fire Company. 

Artisan & Vintage Market

Offering festival attendees an array of vendors with different talents and passions. These vendors range from pickers, makers, shop keepers, collectors, small businesses, bakers, chefs, organic product specialists, craftsman, seamstresses, creatives that work hard to bring you a handmade and one-of-a-kind item, musicians, crafters, artists and hustlers who work so hard to offer a great product. Whether it is, handmade, hand-painted, up-cycled or found, Artisan & Vintage market vendors all share the love of mixing old and new to create something completely unique to their brand and shoppers. 

Live Music

Bands will be performing on Separation Day’s Main Stage from 2:00PM until the fireworks at 9:30PM See schedule above 

Fireworks

Spectacular display over the Delaware River beginning at 9:30PM Bring your own blanket and chair.

Schedule Of Events

1:00PM: Parade (Delaware Street)

2:00PM: Festival and Artisan & Vintage Market (Battery Park)

Live Music

2-3:45pm: Lester’s Pearl - Power trio playing blues-flavored rock originals and covers

4-5:30 pm: Too Tall Slim - Rock classics and deep cuts from the ‘60s and ‘70s

6-7:30 pm: Boots & Skirts - Female duo-based band singing country, roots and pop hits

8pm-9:30pm: What The Funk - High-energy funk, soul and R&B with horns and multiple singers

9:30PM: Fireworks (Battery Park)

Date : June 6-7, 2025

Time :

June 6, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm

Location : Various Venues in New Castle, DE

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