The Sussex County Department of Public Safety is celebrating the 25th anniversary of '911 Awareness Day' on Thursday, Oct. 8 at it's headquarters near Georgetown. The goal of this silver anniversary celebration is to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at how first responders serve the community 375 days a year, without a break. 

The 48th annual Nanticoke Powwow brought dancing, music, storytelling and traditional vendors together to celebrate Native American culture and educate visitors about the Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s history.

Crowds lined the Bethany Beach streets for a parade celebrating both America’s birthday and the town’s 125th anniversary after high heat postponed festivities earlier this summer.

Lewes Unleashed celebrated 10 years of bringing dogs and their owners together while building a close-knit community at its private dog park.

Community members gathered at Bicentennial Park in Milford on Friday, June 19, to celebrate Juneteenth with live music, food, vendors and activities honoring freedom and African American history.

The NHL’s Stanley Pup rescue dog competition airs in the U.S. and Canada beginning June 8 as part of the celebration around the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, including pups from Georgetown.

The Town of Georgetown has completed a new public art installation at The Circle, featuring 13 painted stars across downtown crosswalks in celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

La Esperanza, a nonprofit organization that assists Latino and immigrant communities in Sussex County, held its fourth annual citizenship celebration Friday evening at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown to recognize 23 new U.S. citizens and share their journeys to citizenship.

The streets of Milton were filled with music, floats and festive spirit as the town hosted its 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.