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Hospitality Night draws crowd to downtown Lewes

Festive celebration welcomes residents and visitors to city’s shops
Serving up some hot cocoa and cookies at Nectar are (l-r) Cindy Abood, social media director; Leslie McDonald, chief creative officer; and Lisa McDonald, owner. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
December 3, 2021

After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Merchants’ Hospitality Night returned to downtown Lewes Dec. 2.

With shops all dressed up for the season, locals and visitors alike wandered around Second Street and the surrounding area in search of good deals, sweet treats and some warm refreshments. 

Hospitality Night kicks off a weekend of Christmas cheer in the First Town. The second year of Lewes Lights will officially begin Friday, Dec. 3, then the Lewes Christmas Parade will step off at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, immediately followed by a tree-lighting ceremony and candlelight caroling in Zwaanendael Park. 

 

Sweet treats and tasty libations at the new Bramble & Brine at The Buttery draw a big crowd.
Santa and his helper Robyn DelleMonache greet children during Hospitality Night.
The Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Band performs some classic holiday tunes.
The Cape Chorale sings Christmas songs for the Second Street crowd.
Active Adults Realty owners Bill and Christine Davis set up a fun, interactive display outside their new location on Second Street.
Serving up some Dogfish Head beers and spirits are (l-r) Mark Carter, Beer and Benevolence director; Shai Sefiane, marketing and events; and Kelly Thomas, social media.
A few Hospitality Night guests chat around the Dogfish Inn firepit.
Stepping Stone on Market Street always has festive windows during the holiday season.
The Vintage Underground and Beach Jetty welcome guests on Hospitality Night.
Fairy Godmother on Second Street draws in guests with its festive windows.
Bill Rash and Megan Phillips of the Full Sales Real Estate Team with the Parker Group welcome guests into their Second Street office.

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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