Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

Join us on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for our Independence Day Celebration.  This is our biggest party of the year with a parade, entertainment, and fireworks!  

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

See these bands marching in the parade and playing on trucks.  

If you have a band that would like to participate, contact jmalewski@townofbethanybeach.com.

1st DE Regiment

1st Delaware Regiment (Fife & Drum)

The 1st Delaware Regiment dates to the American Revolution.  These men exemplified a strong fighting spirit, battle after battle, and, despite their numbers never being more than 800 in action, they were, and still are, held in high regard to military historians.  This living history group is one of many reenactment units from all over the United States that bring the Delaware Regiment back to life.

1st State Detachment

1st State Detachment Marine Corps League

This non-profit organization’s primary purpose is to preserve the tradition, promote the interest, and perpetuate the history of the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.  

287th Army Band

287th Army National Guard Band 

The 287th Army Band provides music throughout the full spectrum of military operations and instills in its soldiers the will to fight and win, fosters the support of its citizens, and promotes its national interests at home and abroad.  Dating back over 230 years to the Revolutionary War, band members have always been an important part of the U.S. Army.  

Delmar District Pipe

Delmar District Pipe Band 

Delmar District Pipe Band is a local bagpipe band from Clayton, DE.  The Bethany parade is their favorite!

Honeycombs

The Honeycombs                                                        

The Honeycombs have been a popular classic rock band in the Delaware area for the last 25 years. Honey Voshell formed the band in 1990 and traveled extensively in the 50's & 60's.  He settled in Felton DE where he owns and operates the Drum Pad music store.

Oxford Brass

Oxford Brass                                                  

Oxford Brass is a quartet out of Oxford, PA playing patriotic and swing music.

Tidewater Brass

Tidewater Brass Band 

Tidewater Brass is an 8-piece New Orleans-style Jazz band out of Wilmington, DE.  

WWIIunes

WWIIunes                        

The WWIIunes is a quartet reproducing the sounds of the USO shows that entertained the troops behind enemy lines during World War II. The quartet’s featured instruments are saxophone, clarinet, accordion, tenor banjo and guitar.

2023 FLOAT THEME: SAND & SEA IN '23.

Recruit your family, friends, and/or co-workers to get in on the fun by entering a float in the annual parade.  Be creative with the theme, “Sand & Sea in '23” and compete for prizes using the guidelines below.  No pre-registration is necessary. 

Float Guidelines


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