"Return Day" is the traditional post-election gathering in Sussex County where Delawareans "return" to The Circle to hear a town crier read results, watch politicians "bury the hatchet" and more.
Here is the schedule of events:
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Live entertainment on the Circle
Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Big Hat No Cattle, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Funsters, 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Arts, crafts, informational vendors, The Circle in front of Family Court, 8:30 a.m. until …
Food vendors, North Bedford Street, 8:30 a.m. until …
Mayor’s Hatchet Toss, 9 a.m., Old Courthouse, South Bedford Street
Sussex County Youth Entertainment, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Circle, main stage
Entertainment, noon, The Circle, main stage
Entertainment, 12:30 p.m., The Circle, main stage
Return Day Parade, 1:30 p.m.
Ceremonies on the Circle (immediately following parade)
Election Results certified by Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee
Reading of the Returns by Kirk Lawson, courthouse balcony
Free ox roast sandwiches (in front of Chancery Court)