Great food, entertainment and one of Delaware's best annual pyrotechnic shows will take place on Thursday, July 4, at the University of Delaware's Athletic Complex.

Presented by the city of Newark and beginning at 6 p.m., the event will feature live entertainment and art, food and community vendors, concluding with an amazing fireworks display at dusk.

This year guests will enjoy live musical entertainment from several local musical acts. The Mason Dixon Band will take the stage at 6 p.m., playing popular country songs, and local favorite Club Phred will hit the stage at 7:45 p.m. with hits from the ‘60s and beyond, leading into the fireworks at dusk.

Free parking will be available in UD Athletic Complex lots, including those surrounding the Stadium and Bob Carpenter Center, as well as the Woods Lot (off of Route 4) and the STAR Campus north and south parking lots.

Due to construction underway at Delaware Stadium, there will be limited space to lay down a blanket or set up a lawn chair. Alcohol is not permitted during the event, and the community is asked to leave pets at home and be sure they are secured safely during the fireworks display, as the noise can frighten animals.

The rain date for fireworks and musical entertainment is Friday, July 5. If weather is questionable, please call the Leisure Time hotline at 302-366-7147.