DTV Safety Ambassadors Announce Extended Hours in 2020!

Downtown Visions Safety Ambassadors now keep our neighborhood safe 7 days a week from 6AM to 2AM!

Our uniformed ambassadors assist the Wilmington Police Department in keeping Downtown Wilmington safe for all residents and visitors. Each Safety Ambassador receives over 80 hours of in-house training in addition to field training on topics such as crime prevention, customer service, local history and local attractions. Each Ambassador wears a distinctive black and yellow uniform and carries a two-way radio. You can find our Safety Ambassadors patrolling the Central Business District on foot and bikes. 

Feel free to approach our Safety Ambassadors and request information about downtown. They can give you directions, information on restaurants, hotels and local shops — just ask! You can also request a free safety escort by calling (302) 425-4200 x1 to request a free Safety Escort anywhere within the neighborhood during operating hours!

For more information on how to become a Safety Ambassador, contact us.

Kick Off a New Decade With These New Years Eve Events in Downtown Wilmington!

t’s time to say goodbye to 2019 and extend a warm, prosperous welcome to 2020. Ring in the “Roaring 20s” with all of the razzle dazzle that a new decade deserves. Celebrate New Years Eve in Downtown Wilmington DE with these festive events that are sure to start the New Year off with a bang!

1. The Green Room at Hotel Du Pont | 42 W 11th Street

   Bring in the new year in style at HOTEL DU PONT's New Year's Eve Party. Feast on a five course dinner with wine pairings in the Green Room at 8 p.m., followed by a live band, dancing, festive party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight. Cost is $190 per person; $350 per couple over 21 years of age. Call 594-3154 to reserve your spot.

2. Torbert Street Social | 305 Torbert Street

   Ring in the New Year at Torbert Street Social. DJ  William Adams from 9:00 AM-1:00 AM plus light fare & passed hors d'oeuvres, welcome punch, champagne toast, midnight pizza, photo booth, and party favors. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here.

3. Ernest & Scott Taproom | 902 N Market Street

   Ernest & Scott Taproom in Wilmington is hosting a dance party to kick off 2020. Enjoy live music, a four-hour open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., a mini dessert bar from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., and a Champagne toast and midnight balloon drop. Price is $65 at the door and discounts are available for groups of six of more. Doors open at 9 p.m. for those 21 and older. Get more information here; for tickets, click here.

4. Stitch House Brewery | 829 N Market Street

   Ring in the New Year with a BANG! Stitch House is hosting the ultimate NYE Party featuring DJ BIS starting at 10pm. FREE to attend and includes a champagne toast. Feeling lucky? During the two balloon drops you have a chance of finding & winning a $100 gift card hidden inside a balloon. Grab your friends -- 2020 is going to be the best year yet!

5. Chelsea Tavern | 821 N Market Street

   Celebrate NYE all day long at Chelsea Tavern. Kick off the festivities with a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a a starter, entree, dessert, and glass of champagne all for $25. Keep the party going with the $45 pre fixe dinner menu or the a la carte menu from 4 to 9 p.m. Then finish it off with light fare and dessert menus from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., complimentary champagne toast and party favors included! Call 302.482.3333 to make reservations.

6. La Fia | 421 N Market Street

   La Fia will be offering their a Five-Course Chef’s Tour for $65 per person with a complementary Prosecco toast. A truly decadent menu featuring Beef Tartare, Venison Loin, and of course, your other favorite dishes. Click here to make reservations.

7. Riverfront Rink | 308 Justison Street

   Start 2020 off with a bang at a fireworks show on the Riverfront. Horizon Services Riverfront Rink will offer skating, food and drinks from Constitution Yards Beer Garden and live music by WSTW. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

8. Docklands Riverfront | 110 S West Street

   Docklands Riverfront in Wilmington is hosting a New Year’s Eve, all-inclusive event on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. The event package includes a premium open bar, full dinner buffet and live entertainment. Come enjoy DJ Willoughby, DJ B-Lee, Under the Covers and It’s All Good. Tickets range from $70-$100 depending on preferred seating. Visit eventbrite.com for tickets and more information.

*Event information provided by Delaware Today and Visit Wilmington.

Dazzling Holiday Lights Display in Willingtown Square

Stroll through Willingtown Square for a merry & bright holiday lights display this season! Open to the public 7 days a week, Willingtown Square’s holiday lights are lit up for all to enjoy from dusk until dark, but gates to the square are locked at 9pm. Willingtown Square’s holiday lights are on display until February 2020!

Willingtown Square is located at 505 N Market Street directly across from the Delaware History Museum. The holiday lights display is proudly sponsored by Downtown Visions.

As a reminder, free parking options are available all holiday season long in Downtown Wilmington! Click here to learn more.

Market Made: 12 Days of Christmas Deals & Steals in Downtown Wilmington DE

Market Made: 12 Days of Christmas is bringing you locally made specials and exclusive offers from your favorite Downtown businesses on December 12th through December 23rd. Check off the rest of your holiday shopping in Downtown Wilmington DE with these special promotions that celebrate all things Wilmington and support our local small businesses!

The Market Made specials include:

• Academy for Peace: Stop the Violence Coalition Pop-up Every Saturday until December 21st

• Bardea Food & Drink: Special $5-$8 Happy Hour Menu

• Chelsea Tavern: 50% off the Delaware Destroyer Burger

• Delaware History Museum: BOGO Admission

• Ernest & Scott Taproom: 50% off the Taproom Burger

• I.M. Coffee: $1 off Chai Charged Macchiato

• La Fia Bistro: Free $20 Gift Card with Purchase of $100 in Gift Cards

• Lafate Gallery: 25% Off Original Cultural Holiday Paintings

• LOMA Coffee: $5 Avocado Turkey BLT

• Makers Alley: Free $10 Gift Card With $50 Purchase

• MKT: Apply & Become Eligible for Rent Credit

• Morgan's of Delaware: $20 Off Purchase of $100 or $40 Off Purchase of $200

• NextFab: 25% Off Your First 3 Months of Membership

• Poppycock Tattoo: $15 Added For Every $100 Spent in Gift Cards

• Spaceboy Clothing: Delaware Pride Bundle for $55 ($80 Value)

• The Lofts at 2nd & LOMA: Free Application Fee

• The Residences at Rodney Square: Apply & Become Eligible for Rent Credit

• UDairy Creamery: Christmas Cookie Flight for $5.50 and Unveiling 4 New Flavors on the 12th, available through the 23rd:

  • Sugar Cookie Crunch – Sugar Cookie Ice Cream with Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie Chunks, Vanilla Icing Swirl and Sweet Sugar Crystals

  • Gingersnap Egg Nog– Eggnog Ice Cream with a Gingersnap Cookie

  • Mint & Cookies– Mint Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

  • Grandma's Fruit Cake– Orange Zest Ice Cream with Classic Fruit Cake Chunks

For more details on redeeming these promotions, click here! As a reminder, free parking options are available all holiday season long in Downtown Wilmington! Click here to learn more.

The Market Made campaign is proudly brought to you by Downtown Visions and Wilmington Alliance.

Support Downtown Visions this #GivingTuesday & See Your Donation at Work!

Through our various initiatives ranging from Safety Ambassadors to Façade Improvement, Downtown Visions works to show the world what an amazing place Downtown Wilmington, Delaware is every day. Our mission is to create, manage, and promote a quality environment for people who live, work, and visit our thriving neighborhood. We plan to continue our mission, but we need your help to maintain our growing community!

Please consider donating to Downtown Visions this #GivingTuesday and support our efforts to preserve, progress, and promote Downtown Wilmington!

Downtown Visions also accepts donations via check. Our mailing address is:

Downtown Visions
PO BOX 2000
Wilmington, DE 19899

Every dollar you donate produces an $18 dollar return to the local economy.

Your contribution will assist in the restoration and improvement of downtown buildings through our many initiatives and earn permanent sponsor recognition. By supporting our Main Street Program, you’ll provide grants to new and existing businesses within the Business Improvement District, and fund community events throughout year.

Downtown Visions is a 501 C (3) non-profit #51-0362299. All contributions are completely tax deductible and qualify for community reinvestment.

Your investment will bear dividends for years to come, and we appreciate your generosity this giving season!

Contact us for more ways to support Downtown Wilmington and contribute to our community projects.