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No fireworks in Rehoboth; lots of face masks
COVID-19 caused cancellation of annual July 4 celebration
Warren and Dani Rockwell and their Pomeranian Rocky celebrate the holiday in style while embracing the COVID-19 restrictions. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
July 4, 2020
For the first time in years, there are no July 4 fireworks in Rehoboth Beach this year because of COVID-19. Warm weather and clear skies brought people to the beach, but traffic was noticeably light. Earlier in the week, commissioners decided that face masks were required by everyone, everywhere. Due to a lack of manpower, it’s a tough mandate to enforce. The majority of people on the Boardwalk and sidewalks were wearing masks, but there was limited use on the beach.
The stars and stripes of this umbrella stand out among the crowd. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Funland has opened a few games along the Rehoboth Boardwalk, but no rides are operating. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Leading by example, mom walks this face-masked family down to the beach. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Visiting from Washington, D.C., Anthony McKinney was one of the few people following the face mask rule on the beach. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company’s Conrad Rutkowski shows a person can have fun with a face mask on. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Without a mask, this jogger weaves through the umbrellas. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
This sign is found throughout Rehoboth Beach. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
As usual, the Browseabout Books bike is decorated appropriately for the holiday. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Union Home Mortgage has its holiday cap on. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The bust in Mark Showell Interiors is dressed in style. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The old red, white and blue stand out against the green lawn of this house in Henlopen Acres. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
On July 5, there is plenty of room to spread out on the Rehoboth Boardwalk. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Neighborhood fireworks shows replace canceled city-sponsored shows on July 4. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Jungle Jim’s near Rehoboth Beach is back in business to help families beat the heat. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
