Newark to hold annual Fourth of July fireworks at UD's athletic complex

8:40 a.m., June 29, 2015--The city of Newark will hold its annual Fourth of July fireworks from 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 4, at the University of Delaware’s David M. Nelson Athletic Complex off South College Avenue.

Free parking is available in the University lots.

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June 5: Blue Hen 5K

University of Delaware graduates planning to attend Alumni Weekend are encouraged to register for the annual Blue Hen 5K walk and run, which will be held Sunday morning, June 5.

June 6-9: Food and culture series

The 20th annual June Lecture Series at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UD in Wilmington will be held June 6-9. Titled 'June a la Carte,' this year's program focuses on great political documents, feminism, world politics and a Newark cuisine sampler.

• June 6-9: Food and culture series
• Through June 30: 'Saving White Clay Creek'
• July 22: WWE Heatwave Tour
• Through Sept. 16: Women of color in academia

There will be fine activities, crafts, community information and food. Live musical entertainment will begin at 6 with the Juveniles, followed at 7:30 by Club Phred.

Those who plan to attend are asked to leave pets at home, as the fireworks tend to scare them.

The rain date is Sunday, July 5, with fireworks only.

This program is made possible, in part, by DuPont, the Deer Park Tavern and Ashby Management, Horizon Services, and a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

If there is questionable weather, call the Leisure Time Hot Line at 302-366-7147 for cancellation and rain date information. 

For additional information, call the Newark Parks and Recreation Office at 302-366-7000.