SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - For many people, Labor Day weekend is the last chance for a beach vacation before summer comes to a close. While the official end of summer isn't until Sept. 23, many businesses consider this the end to the tourist season.
"September is always like the local summer. It's not as crazy traffic. Some of the parking restrictions go away," said George Stakias, owner of Goolee's Grille. "That's when all of the the locals come out."
There are a number of events from Lewes to Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach and everything in between.
One of the biggest events of the season is Rehoboth Beach's Piping Out parade, which will begin Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. The parade acts as a sort of recreation of the parades of the '70s and '80s. In addition, many bars in Dewey Beach will host live music throughout the weekend.
The Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral is another end-of-summer celebratory tradition. It starts Labor Day Monday at 5:30 p.m. on the north end of the Bethany Beach boardwalk. The event includes multiple jazz bands and a procession with a casket and mannequin representing summer, which are taken to their final resting place at the bandstand... until next year.
Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, and Lewes all have different parking rules that are still being enforced.
