A Free Earth Day Celebration in Rodney Square

Complimentary plants, free giveaways, food trucks, live music and more. Kick off your Spring by celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day in Rodney Square during your lunch break on Friday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Never officially celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day before? Well, this event is the perfect excuse to kick up your love for mother earth!

Come on out and enjoy the beautiful sunshine while listening to live music provided by Acoustic Turnpike and munch on some delicious food from various local food trucks. A variety of vendors will provide easy ways for you to help the planet and there will be free native plant giveaways, first come, first serve. 

As they say, "The early bird catches the worm!" We cannot wait to see you there and celebrate our beautiful planet with you. 

The Wilmington Earth & Arbor Day Celebration is sponsored by the City of Wilmington. Its chief collaborator is the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. For more information on the event, including tips on where to park, click here. 

To be an exhibitor at the event, please register here.

Lending a Helping Hand Chemours Associates Volunteer Around the City!

Last week, as a service project, Chemours associates painted barriers and light poles around Rodney Square between the 900-1000 blocks of Market Street. 

Are you personally or is your organization looking to make a difference downtown? Contact us to volunteer by filling out this short form. A few hours of your time can make major differences in our city!

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.

All the Details...This Monday, The Grand Opening of Mid-town Park Garage & Pre-Leasing Launch for The Residences at Mid-town Park

This Monday, April 2nd join in the celebration of the grand opening of Mid-town Park Garage and the official launch of pre-leasing the sought after luxury apartments at The Residences at Mid-town Park.

Whether you are living downtown, going out on the town, or looking for a convenient place to end your morning commute, the Mid-Town Park Garage is suitable for all downtown parking needs. A representative will be on site during the event to answer any questions on rates and availability. To reserve a space, call 215-568-4018.

This occasion also marks the official launch of pre-leasing for The Residences at Mid-town Park. Be among the first to reserve an apartment and receive 2 months of free parking. Hardhat tours will be available of select apartments.

*If you are planning on taking a hard hat tour, please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. 

Click here to register for the event.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant downtown lifestyle - The Residences at Mid-town Park is where the energy of the city and the conveniences of downtown accessibility collide, steps away from nightlife, restaurants and shops.

Offering endless amenities that create opportunities for fun and social engagement including a resort style swimming pool, fitness center, demonstration kitchen, screening room and resident lounge. This is not simply a community, it is an Urban Oasis.

Leases signed for the apartments by May 1st will receive 2 complimentary months of parking within the Mid-town garage. Guests that bring this invitation with them will also receive a waived application fee.

* The two months of complimentary parking will be deducted from each month's apartment rent charges. Exclusions apply, see leasing agent for details. Free parking eligibility is only available with rental of apartment.

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Join Us at Rock the Block! Celebrating Sam and Mariah Calagione of Dogfish Brewery and DCAD's 20th Anniversary

Image Credits: DCAD & Cape Gazette

When two outstanding events are happening in the same block, they team up for one mega celebration! Join us for Rock the Block on April 19th!

The DCAD@20 ArtParty will take place in DCAD’s Market Street galleries and on Sixth Street between those two indoor spaces. The event raises funds to support general operations and scholarships at the College, which was founded in 1997 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary through the graduation of its 20th class this May. The celebratory event includes adult beverages and catering by restaurants coming to the eagerly awaited DE.CO Food Hall coming to the DuPont Building. Music and art will be abundant the presenting sponsor of the event is M&T Bank. 

Individual tickets cost $50 each. Rock the Block combination tickets (which also provides admission to the Delaware Historical Society's Delaware History Maker Awards celebration just down Market Street) are available for $100 each, and a special Patron Package may be purchased for $500 includes two admissions. A number of sponsorship options are available as well.

The Maker Awards celebration will honor Sam and Mariah Calagione of Dogfish Brewery and feature food and beer pairings as well as live music to end the night at The Queen.

Tickets can be purchased here. 

For additional information, contact DCAD development director Renée T. Garnick at rgarnick@dcad.edu or (302) 622-8000, ext. 107.