MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – September 5, 2023

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Meadery coming to Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival returns for 22nd Year Strategic plan adopted by council Council continues to discuss changes to Walnut Street Finance Director explains property tax increase Click on the image below to view as a PDF

Riverwalk Freedom Festival returns for 22nd Year

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) will return for the 22nd year on Saturday, September 16 with live bands, specials throughout downtown businesses, vendors and more. Downtown streets will be closed to accommodate over 100 crafters, businesses and organizations. The event culminates in a stunning firework display at dusk. “Many of our …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Sept. 20, 2022

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Vacant School Board seat to remain open until May election Culture Riverwalk Festival brings thousands to downtown Milford Build a Sandcastle on Park Avenue at The 2022 Big Draw Festival Business Economic Development update provided to council Government & Politics DelDOT projects discussed by …

Riverwalk Festival brings thousands to downtown Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The largest outdoor festival in Milford lived up to its name on Saturday, September 17 with as many as 13,000 people attending the Riverwalk Freedom Festival. The event included a Pet-riotic Parade, pat park, a Red White and Brew Garden, live music and ended with a large firework display. “This year’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival was truly the best one yet,” …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Sept. 13, 2022

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Riverwalk Freedom Festival Planned for September 17 Trick or Treat night scheduled for Milford Business Fundraiser planned at local business for young child Delay in implementation of MPD Take Home Vehicle program Government & Politics Efficiency Smart program helps Milford residents save on electric …

Riverwalk Freedom Festival Planned for September 17

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford’s largest outdoor festival will return September 17 when the Riverwalk Freedom Festival kicks off at 9 AM throughout downtown. This year, there will be a few new attractions along with the popular activities and events from years before. “In addition to all the great things taking place at this year’s event, the Milford Senior Center will be open for …

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Festival funding approved by council

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

by Terry Rogers Two popular Milford festivals received funding from City Council Two popular festivals received funding from Milford City Council at a recent meeting. The Ladybug Festival, sponsored by Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI), which has been cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic, will receive $30,000 as will the Riverwalk Freedom Festival, sponsored by the Chamber of …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – September 21, 2021

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Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom—scroll through the pdf, use direction arrows, zoom in or out, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. [pdf-embedder url=”https://milfordlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MilfordLive-Sept-21-2021.pdf” title=”MilfordLive Sept 21-2021″] This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival 20th Anniversary a huge success Culture Firefly’s back Thursday with Lizzo, Billie Eilish, vaccine/testing …

Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival 20th Anniversary a huge success

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

On Saturday, September 18, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford sponsored the 20th anniversary of the Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival. After cancellation last year due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Chairperson Angela Dorey wanted this to be the very special and she was not disappointed. “I think the event was the best ever,” Dorey said. “It was so very special …

City grants alcohol waiver for Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Government & Politics, Milford Headline Story

At their regular meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM)  for an alcohol waiver for Bicentennial Park, planned for Sept. 18, 2021. This will be the 20th anniversary of the festival as it was cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. “We are excited to be in front of you …