Dewey Beach movie and bonfire nights to start June 19
Family fun with movies and bonfires on the beach in Dewey, presented by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce along with major sponsor Weis Markets, is back for the 2023 summer season.
Crowds of 200-300 people enjoyed the evening events on the beach in 2022. Chamber organizers hope the 2023 season will see the same great success. Thanks go to the Town of Dewey Beach which will once again offer free parking in Dewey Beach from 5 to 11 p.m., Monday to Wednesday.
Movies will start at approximately 8:30 p.m., Mondays on the beach at Dagsworthy Avenue in Dewey Beach. Movie admission is donation-based. Attendees can bring their own beach chairs.
- June 19, “Recess: School’s Out”
- June 26, “Jungle Cruise”
- July 3, “National Treasure”
- July 10, “Lightyear”
- July 17, “Back to the Future”
- July 24, “Elf”
- July 31, “DC League of Super Pets”
- Aug. 7, “Turning Red”
- Aug. 14, “Minions: The Rise of Gru”
- Aug. 21, “Mary Poppins.”
Bonfires on the beach will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, June 21 to Aug. 23, at Dagsworthy Avenue. A donation of $1 gets roasters a marshmallow, and sticks can be borrowed for roasting.
These events are weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be determined no later than 7 p.m. on movie dates and 6 p.m. on bonfire dates.
Notice of cancellation will be posted to the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce Instagram and Facebook pages. For an after-hours recording, call the chamber at 302-227-2233.
Staff will notify Dewey Beach accommodations of cancellations made prior to the start of an event. If weather is clear, events will take place as scheduled but may end early due to weather conditions.
For more information, go to beach-fun.com.
