Above: Children perform traditional dances as part of the week-long Holy Trinity Greek Festival. Out & About file photo.
Looking to get out and about this month? Following is an overview of major outdoor festivals happening this month in New Castle County.
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
June 2 – June 7 | 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington
Transport yourself to Greece at this annual week-long celebration of culture, cuisine, and tradition. Enjoy authentic dishes, folk dancing, and live Greek music from Philadelphia’s Atlantis, all in a festive village-style atmosphere. Opa!
— Visit Holy-Trinity-Greek-Festival-Wilmington-De.Square.Site
Separation Day
June 6 & 7 | Historic New Castle
One of the state’s longest-running traditions returns, recognizing Delaware’s declaration of independence from Pennsylvania and the British crown. Festivities begin on Friday evening with an outdoor block party at The Wharf, featuring live music, food trucks and a beer/wine garden. On Saturday, a Colonial-inspired parade kicks-off at noon followed by an afternoon of activities in Battery Park featuring a vintage market, kids’ rides, food & drink, live music, and a grand fireworks finale over the Delaware River in the evening.
— Visit SeparationDayDe.com
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival
June 8 – June 15 | 901 N. Dupont Street, Wilmington
Hosted by St. Anthony of Padua Church, this festival is one of the largest Italian American cultural events in the region and brings the spirit of Italy to Wilmington with authentic cuisine, live music, traditional dances, carnival rides and games for all ages.
— Visit SAPDE.org/ItalianFestival
31st Annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival
Saturday, June 14 | Rodney Square & Tubman-Garrett Park, Wilmington
Hosted by the Delaware Juneteenth Association, this celebration of freedom and resilience begins with a parade down King Street, followed by a free family-friendly festival at Tubman-Garrett Park featuring live music, entertainment, food trucks, and more.
— Visit DelawareJuneteenth.org
Pride Festival at The Queen
Saturday, June 14 | 500 N. Market St., Wilmington
Celebrate love, identity, and community at one of Wilmington’s most colorful events of the summer. Hosted by DJ Shadylady, the all-day event features local vendors, tarot readings, live painting by Delaware artist Amy Nitchman, and live performances by Jolene Cuisine, Scarlet St. Cartier, Buttakup and more.
— Visit TheQueenWilmington.com
38th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Fest
June 18 – June 21 | Rodney Square, Downtown Wilmington
The Clifford Brown Jazz Fest, the largest free jazz festival on the east coast, features a star-studded line-up of jazz artists. Each night the main stage performances are followed by late light jam sessions hosted by local establishments throughout downtown Wilmington.
— Visit CliffordBrownJazzFest.org
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival
Saturday, June 28 | Rockwood Park, Wilmington
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! And there’s plenty of the sweet treat to enjoy at this quintessential summer event that also includes live music, family entertainment, free museum tours, a beer garden, fireworks at dusk, and more.
— Visit NCCDE.org/ICF
