City of Delaware City

06/24/2026

⚠️ **Mosquito Spraying Notice**

Weather permitting, Delaware City, in conjunction with the Delaware DNREC Mosquito Control Section, is planning aerial spraying to reduce adult mosquito populations in and around the Delaware City area this evening, June 24, during the 8:00–9:00 PM hour.

The insecticide used will be Trumpet EC, an EPA-registered product used for adult mosquito control. Although not required, residents who wish to reduce exposure may stay indoors with windows closed and A/C off during the application and for up to 30 minutes afterward.

For more information visit:

Insecticide information: https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol/naled-mosquito-control

DNREC Mosquito Control: www.de.gov/mosquito

Questions may be directed to DNREC Mosquito Control at 302-739-9917 or 302-836-2555.

DNREC's Mosquito Control Section provides mosquito control services throughout Delaware to maintain quality of life and protect public health by reducing the possibility of mosquito-borne illnesses.

06/18/2026

Please note that Town Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Town Hall will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026! ❤️💚🖤

Be sure to check out all the events the City and the Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery have planned here:

Town Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Town Hall will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026.The City of Delaware City is proud to recognize Juneteenth in partnership with the Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery (FAUCC).

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

⚠️Juneteenth Event Parking & Vendor Unloading Information⚠️

Please be advised that Clinton street will not be closed for the Juneteenth celebration.

To assist vendors with unloading for our event, a small section of parking spaces will be blocked off in front of Battery Park from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026.

After 12:00 PM, these spaces will no longer be blocked off and will become first come, first served.

Vendors have been instructed to move their vehicles to the Washington Street parking lot after unloading.

Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for a wonderful Juneteenth celebration! ❤️💛💚🖤

06/17/2026

In collaboration with the Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery, the City of Delaware City is excited to once again celebrate Juneteenth through our city-sponsored event honoring freedom, culture, and community! ❤️🖤💚

Join us after the FAUCC Commemorative Service on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Delaware City Battery Park for a day filled with local Black-owned vendors, food trucks, music, cultural entertainment, spoken word, line dancing, health screenings, and a co****le competition with prizes!

The event will conclude with a special 6:00 PM evening concert featuring BEST KEPT SOUL!

Bring your own chair or blanket and celebrate with us!

📍 Delaware City Battery Park
Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

06/16/2026

The Delaware City-Polktown Juneteenth Observance Continues!

Join us throughout Juneteenth weekend as we commemorate freedom, honor history, and celebrate community.

📅 Friday, June 19
• Juneteenth Commemorative Service at the African Union Church Cemetery (rain or shine)
• Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations Cultural Expo in Battery Park
• Evening performance by Best Kept Soul

📅 Saturday, June 20
• Reading of General Order No. 3 at the Delaware City Ferry Dock
• Ferry ride to Fort Delaware
• The History of Juneteenth presentation by Dr. Abdullah Muhammad

📅 Sunday, June 21
• Juneteenth Worship Service at Mt. Salem U.A.M.E. Church
• Community Cookout and performances celebrating Black history and culture

Learn more about all events and activities:
https://africanunioncemetery.org/juneteenth/

Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations Cultural Expo:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2448324445643293

Fort Delaware Program / The History of Juneteenth:
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/17059789

We hope you'll join us for one or more of these free community events.

06/16/2026

Be sure not to miss the Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery's annual Juneteenth Commemorative Service this Friday!❤️

06/11/2026

📣The City of Delaware City is hiring for a 2nd position at Town Hall. This is for a Part Time Administrative Assistant position.

https://employers.indeed.com/jobs/view?employerJobId=aXJpOi8vYXBpcy5pbmRlZWQuY29tL0VtcGxveWVySm9iLzcyMTFhNjE0LTVmMTItNGNiOC1iMTA2LTZkZTQzYzY3Mjk0Yg%3D%3D&from=%253Fstatus%253Dopen%25252Cpaused%2526sortDirection%253DDESC%2526sortField%253DdatePostedOnIndeed

06/09/2026

📣The City of Delaware City is Hiring for an Administrative and Land Use Coordinator!
If you would like more information or you are interested in applying, please use the link below:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e26b67c1f3c1c974...