Millsboro Stars and Stripes set for June 25
MILLSBORO — Patriotic sights and sounds symbolic of America’s independence will fill the skies above Millsboro Pond June 25 as Stars & Stripes returns from a two-year COVID pandemic …
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Millsboro Stars and Stripes set for June 25
By Glenn RolfeMILLSBORO — Patriotic sights and sounds symbolic of America’s independence will fill the skies above Millsboro Pond June 25 as Stars & Stripes returns from a two-year COVID pandemic hiatus.
The fourth edition of the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce’s community celebration/fireworks extravaganza is back at Cupola Park, among the vantage points for thousands to view the fireworks show orchestrated by Brothers Pyro LLC of Bridgeville.
“It is going to be fun,” said Jill McEwen, Greater Millsboro Chamber executive director.
“We expect to have a beautiful evening, and no rain … and we’ll be perfect.”
The community celebration begins at 6 p.m. It ends with fireworks shortly after dusk.
In previous years, Stars & Stripes has attracted thousands who fill the park as well other viewing spots in the area, both in town and along roadways near the Millsboro Pond staging area.
This year’s show even might even be bigger.
“It supposed to be a higher display this year. We paid more for it,” said Ms. McEwen. “And they (Brothers Pyro) are really good.”
In the time leading up to the fireworks, the park along Indian River will offer food concessions, arts, crafts and business vendors, face-painting along with music and entertainment.
This year’s emcee is disc jockey Brian K. Hall.
The rain date is Sunday, June 26.
Funding for 2022 includes carryover donations from two years ago.
“No one asked for their sponsorship money back when we got it in 2020. Some of them have actually given extra,” said Ms. McEwen. “We have done well.”
Heading the list of supporters are three Firecracker-level sponsors: the town of Millsboro and Mountaire Farms, which donated $10,000 each, and WSFS Bank, a $5,000 contributor.
Millsboro Town Council in May rendered the formal go-ahead, approving the use of the park for this event, as well as an exemption to town code that prohibits fireworks within town limits.
“It the first in the region,” Ms. McEwen said. “We try to get it in ahead of time to give people an option a little bit earlier.”
