Event Details

Parade is rain or shine! 

Event Details:
Saturday, September 26th
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE  19802

Cars arrive from 9:45am – 10:15am
Parade begins at 10:30am

Parking:
Parking will be located in 5 and 5A.  When you enter the main gates, the lots are located on the right hand side (across from the outpatient playground).   There will be parking attendants directing traffic.

Parade Details:

  • Parade will begin at 10:30am and will complete two laps around the campus.
  • Participants will remain in cars, unless using the facilities. No one will be permitted to walk.
  • Participants and volunteers must wear masks.
  • Cars are welcome to decorate cars before arriving on campus.
  • Cars must follow traffic laws.
  • We will not distribute t-shirts during the event.  If you are qualified to receive a t-shirt, please contact rose.bevilacqua@nemours.org.
  • We will be accepting donations at the event, but encourage everyone to register or make a donation at www.nemours.org/youngheroes. If you are bringing cash, please place it in a sealed envelope with your name and/or team name on front, as well as the amount enclosed.
  • Honking is encouraged #honkforyourhero

Smile!
We will be recording a live stream on YouTube. Please share the link with your friends! https://youtu.be/7ucvCrcGhfw.  Gretchen Photography will be taking pictures. 

Helpful Tips!

  • We will have bottled water at the event, but feel free to bring extra as you wait for the parade to start!
  • Depending on your arrival time, cars maybe parked for up to 45 mins. before the parade begins.   We will be distributing kid’s goodie bags and a few snacks.  Please try to be patient and come prepared to occupy the little ones in your car.