Dover Days Festival and Parade
About this event
The Dover Days Festival and Parade is a cultural festival in Dover, Delaware, at The Green. The 2026 event takes place May 1–2, 2026. A celebration of Delaware heritage in the state capital with a parade, maypole dancing, a colonial artisans village, historic re-enactments, and hands-on crafts on The Green.
Annual, first weekend in May
Location & directions
The Green, Dover, DE 19901
Frequently asked questions
When is Dover Days Festival and Parade 2026?
Dover Days Festival and Parade takes place May 1–2, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. Annual, first weekend in May
Where is Dover Days Festival and Parade held?
Dover Days Festival and Parade is held in Dover, Delaware, at The Green, Dover, DE 19901.
What is Dover Days Festival and Parade?
A celebration of Delaware heritage in the state capital with a parade, maypole dancing, a colonial artisans village, historic re-enactments, and hands-on crafts on The Green.
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