Wilmington's Dining Scene Welcomes an Authentic French Brasserie

For those of us craving authentic French food with no place to appease our palate, our dreams have been realized. Margaux Restaurant in downtown Wilmington, DE is now accepting reservations.

The downtown dining scene is rapidly expanding its offerings and Margaux is a perfect compliment to all that Market Street has to offer. 

The closest thing to a trip to France (and much less expensive) Margaux features signature cocktails, an authentic French cheese plate, a wide-variety of menu options to please even the pickiest of guests and desserts that make us request seconds.

If you are looking for a place to celebrate, or just want to make an ordinary day a special occasion, visit the newly opened Margaux at 902 N Market Street. Be sure to call ahead to make reservations, limited seating is available, 302-929-7080.

View the full menu here.

Concerts Galore in Wilmington, DE this Summer

If you are a big music fan you are in luck, downtown Wilmington, DE is bursting with concerts and music festivals this summer. We have all the details so you can plan your schedule accordingly.

Bromberg's Big Noise Music Festival Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park

Click here for tickets.

2018 DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival

Free and open to the public, more information can be found here.

The People's Festival 4 Peace Tribute to Bob Marley

The People’s STREET Festival will be FREE to the public for the first time in 24 years, thanks to our collaboration with Live Nation!

The People’s STREET Festival will be FREE to the public for the first time in 24 years, thanks to the Delaware Art Museum's collaboration with Live Nation! Complete with a concert within The Queen and a street festival outside, enjoy the works of Jamaica’s Queen of Reggae, ETANA , The Iconic Meditation Band and Ska phenomena; Hip Abduction.

Tickets on sale soon here. 

Celebrating 30 Years of Unifying Musical Magic... The DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival

Declared the largest free music festival on the East Coast, The DuPont Clifford Brown Festival turns 30 this year and will be taking place in Rodney Square June 17th through 24th. 

Fun for the entire family, grab your favorite lawn chairs and enjoy the sweet tunes from some of the nations greatest jazz performers. This cultural experience was once called Jazzin' on the Square, but was renamed to honor the jazz trumpeter and Wilmingtonian Clifford Brown, who passed away in 1956 at the young age of 25.

The festival is another example of Wilmington's devotion to celebrating the arts and making it accessible to everyone. The concert has always been complimentary to the public. 

For those attending from out of town, a parking map is available here. 

The 2018 line up is extra spectacular in celebration of the event's big birthday with the legendary Brian McKnight performing. The schedule will be as follows below. 

WEDNESDAY
6 PM
Laila Biali
Matthew Whitaker
The Clifford Brown Tribute Big Band with Gerald Chavis featuring
Ernie Watts

THURSDAY
6 PM
Miguel Zenon Quartet
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
Arturo Sandoval

FRIDAY
6 PM
The Lao Tizer Band featuring Chieli Minucci, Eric Marienthal & Karen Briggs
Deva Mahal

SPECIAL GUEST
BRIAN MCKNIGHT

SATURDAY
12 PM
Sammy Miller and The Congregation
Sara Lazarus
Sidewalk Chalk
 

Laila Biali

May 4th, Join in the Biggest Cinco de Mayo Event in Delaware Right Here in Wilmington

Friday, May 4th at 4:00 PM head to the 900 block of Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware for the biggest Cinco De Mayo Festival in the State.

This family-friendly event hosted by Ernest & Scott Taproom will feature authentic cuisine from street vendors, a margarita & mojito bar, and live music. Last year over 2,000 people attended and this year it is expected to be bigger than ever! 

Admission to the event will be $10. Tickets will be available at the door. Children under 15 years old are free. 

Parking will be available at The Mid-town Park Garage located at 805 N Orange Street for the special price of $4.00.

Check out the Facebook Event here for more videos and information. 

Parking in Wilmington Just Became Easier, All of the Details on the Mid-town Garage Rates

For those working, living and exploring the thriving downtown area, parking just became even easier. Last year, we saw the addition of credit card-accepting parking meters, this year, 550 parking spaces have been added conveniently close to Market Street! $1 parking validation will be available  temporarily for anyone who visits a downtown restaurant or entertainment venue.*

Mid-town Park Garage 805 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware (215) 568-4025

Daily Drive-Up Rates

• up to 1 hour $5.00
• up to 2 hours $10.00
• up to 24 hours $14.00
• Early Bird (in by 9am) $6.00
• Evening Rate (in after 5pm) $4.00
• Monthly $150.00

*Rates subject to change

To request monthly parking, click here.

Hours of Operation:    Open 24 / 7
Indoors/Outdoors:    Indoors
Daily Payments Accepted:    American Express, Cash, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa
Service Type:    Self-Park (Unattended)
Motorcycle Allowed:    Yes
Vehicle Types:    Automobile, Motorcycle, Oversized Vehicle, Pickup Truck, SUV

For more information,

*As of right  now the $1 rate is available for anyone, not just restaurant and entertainment venue patrons, who enter the garage after 5pm and stay less than 12 hours.  This is not a validation or a coupon program.  This rate will be in place for the first two weeks of the garage opening as a way to introduce it to customers in the area. After that end date (April 13th) the rate for nights and weekends will be $4.