Dave Loves Giving Back to the Community as a Downtown Visions Safety Ambassador

Meet our ambassadors who make Downtown Wilmington, Delaware a better place to live, work and play! 

Dave, a safety ambassador for Downtown Wilmington decided to move to the area and make his daily life about making a difference in the local community. He loves his work and is proud to be able to support the Downtown Development District. 

Feel free to ask Dave or any of our safety ambassadors for information about downtown. They can give you directions, information on restaurants, hotels and local shops as well as help you get where you need to go.

If you are in need of a safety escort, one of our friendly ambassadors would be happy to help. Call (302) 425-4200 x1 to request a free Safety Escort anywhere within the neighborhood, seven days a week; Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; weekends 9:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. 

Supporting Downtown Visions and their mission is simple, click here to make a donation.

Interested in making a difference each day while working? Check out Downtown Visions' current opportunities here. 

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. 

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.