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- Wilmington Celebrates Delaware 250
Fireworks at Hagley Presented by M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust
Event Details
- Date
- Friday, June 12
- Time
- 5:00 pm
Upcoming Event Dates Show Hide
Jun 12, 2026 Jun 19, 2026
- Location
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Hagley Museum and Library
200 Hagley Road,
Wilmington, DE 19807 - Event Type
- Family Friendly
- Wilmington250
Description
Don’t miss Delaware’s best fireworks show! This members-only event is a spectacular evening of family fun held two Fridays every Summer.
This year, Hagley’s Fireworks Shows will be held on Friday, June 12, and Friday, June 19, 2026. Rain dates are the following Saturdays and Sundays.
The theme for the 2026 show is “Our American Story” and is a 250-year journey through the American experience.
General Information
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Invitations to the event are mailed to Hagley members in mid April.
Members who purchase tickets are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, blankets, coolers, and chairs.
The event features food trucks, a picnic area, Kids Central with activities for younger visitors, and a raffle and silent auction with wonderful prizes.
Bring address labels for the back of the raffle tickets, or order personalized, pre-printed raffle tickets here that you can pick up at the raffle booth that evening.
This event is weather dependent; check Hagley’s home page for postponement announcements. Bad weather dates are the following Saturdays and Sundays.
Attendance is by reservation only, with ticket sales limited to Hagley members. To become a member click here or call (302) 658-2400, ext. 235.



