REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns announced Friday that out of an "abundance of caution" due to the COVID-19 pandemic he has decided to cancel this year's Fourth of July fireworks event.
The fireworks display was to be held on July 3. Additionally, bandstand concerts through the July 4th weekend, as well as all special events through this time period, are canceled.
The beach and boardwalk also remain closed in response to the call to limit close contact with others.
"I know this is extremely disappointing, but we must act with a high degree of restraint while lessening the chance to stem the spread of this deadly virus," Kuhns said in a statement..."Governor Carney is following federal guidelines related to openings with three different phases of recovery. To get to Phase 1, which is a very limited reopening, there is first a 28-day period before even approaching this point. We are not there yet as the number of positive cases in Sussex County continues to rise.
"Our city is facing a challenge unlike any of us have experienced. But I am confident that we will weather these uncertain times and come out the other side stronger," Kuhns said. "Please know that we are working all day every day to gather the latest information and to pass any new information on to you. Your city is here for you and we are doing everything we can to help protect our community. To be successful, we all need to be personally responsible. I’m asking all residents to be patient, mindful, and selfless.
"We are going to do everything we possibly can to do that in the safest possible way."
