Mark your calendars to join us in front of City Hall on the evening of Friday December 3, 2021 for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Activities start at 4pm with the tree lighting at 5:30pm

in front of City Hall.

Help support the local Food Bank and bring a non perishable item, grab free cocoa and cookies, take part in the Story Walk, Sing Christmas Carols and more!

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why…..because Santa is coming to Downtown Dover!!!

Be sure to join us as we go Dashing Through Downtown Dover on Saturday December 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM! The parade will be back in its original location in the heart of downtown on Loockerman Street!

We hope to see you there!

If you or someone you know would like to participate in the parade please send an email to dashingthroughdover@gmail.com

Follow on Facebook Dashing Through Dover Parade for additional information as it becomes available.

A HUGE thank you to our volunteers who spend a lot of energy putting together this event!

You guys are great, thank you!

Santa is coming to town!!! The Dover Fire Department has been in contact with the North Pole and Santa is planning to ride around with Dover Fire Department December 17-20, 2021.

Neighborhood list will be published soon on

Dover Fire Department Facebook Page.

Please remember Santa will travel on major roads within the neighborhoods, the trucks cannot make it into cul-de-sacs and these VOLUNTEERS may have to divert for Fire/Rescue Emergencies during the Santa Runs.

Be sure to click on the link above and "follow" Dover Fire on Facebook for more information!!!!

City of Dover Offices and buildings (Includes the Pitts Center and the Dover Library) will be closed to the public, and there will be no trash or recycling picked up on the following days:

Thanksgiving: Trash and Recycling pick ups that normally occur on Thursday and Friday will instead be picked up on Monday (along with the Monday route) on Monday, November 30th. Be sure to have your can set out by 7am Monday morning and leave it out until all is collected.

No service on Friday, December 24th in observance of Christmas. Your trash and recycling will be picked up starting at 7am on Monday, December 27th.

No service on Friday December 31st in observance of New Year's Day. Your trash and recycling will be picked up on January 3, 2022 - be sure to have your cans out by 7am.

Dover Fire Department is the only all volunteer Capital City Fire Department in the United States! We are very grateful for the men and women of Dover Fire Department who risk their lives to protect us and our families. They are able to continue the volunteer status because of the generous donations, grants and the contribution from the City of Dover every year.

On top of protecting and responding to every call they also find the time to volunteer to bring joy to everyone with Santa and so much more.

As you are finishing out your end of the year finances consider contributing something to Dover Fire, it is a great way to let them know we appreciate all they do - no amount is too small!

Many thanks in advance!

It's that time of year again!

We are kicking off our fundraising campaign for Holiday Heroes 2021! Please visit HOLIDAY HEROES for more information about this program and to make a donation!

All donations help LOCAL children.

We would like to congratulate Councilwoman Elect Dr. Julia M. Pillsbury

Results are as follows:

Dr. Julia M. Pillsbury 272

Ms. Brandy M. Walker 236

Thank you to both of you for your willingness to serve our community!

Seems as though we take 1 step forward, 2 steps back with trying to get ahead (and stay ahead) of this virus.

The Delta Variant of the COVID-19 virus is making its appearance in our area. Governor Carney has gone back to face coverings (masks) in all state facilities, schools and child care facilities. Face Covering Guidance information is available by clicking HERE.

This Friday, November 26th, due to the holiday, it will not be available.

To view the profiles (which includes their contact information) of the Mayor and City Council please click HERE.

Click HERE to download the map of the district to see!