Civil Municipal - July 2025

reflects its rich cultural diversity and commitment to community spirit.The annual Dover Days festival, now in its 93rd year, kicks off a series of celebrations including Juneteenth, the African American “Positively Dover” Festival, a Latino Festival, a Caribbean Festival, a two-day Fourth of July celebration, and the Christmas Light Parade. “We continually parade and have fun and fireworks,” says Mayor R. Christiansen. He also mentions the high school and Delaware State University homecoming park, a splash pad coming online, and capital projects to enhance our parks each year.” The Dover Lily program and other beautification efforts contribute to a city that values green space, open access, and physical activity. CELEBRATING COMMUNITY, YEAR-ROUND “My nickname is the fun mayor some days,” laughs Mayor R. Christiansen. Dover’s event calendar 120 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07

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