As August and September arrive, head to Wilmington to make the excitement of summer last with fun events and festivals. So before you start being consumed with getting the kids back to school, or all of the fall season to-dos you have on your list take over your world, make sure you hit up some of the events to make every moment of summer count.

As June heats up, the festival scene in Wilmington, DE gets into full swing! The summer months bring music, ethnic, cultural, and food festivals to the streets of the city, adding to the already vibrant scene in Wilmington.

Mark your calendars and get your taste buds ready for the culinary delights happening in Wilmington in April. The month offers multiple events to satisfy the palettes of foodies and just your average Joe that likes to go out to eat.

wilmington_rennaisance_photo_feb10By Christine E. Serio, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Wilmington Renaissance Corporation

Many people think parking in any city is a hassle or expensive. But the City of Wilmington and its downtown merchants are making everyone feel like an MVP with the Merchant Validated Parking (MVP) Program.

The City of Wilmington and its many merchants welcome visitors and shoppers to take their time browsing, eating, purchasing items and experiencing everything downtown Wilmington has to offer. To make the off-street parking experience more convenient and appealing, patrons can receive up to two hours of free parking from participating merchants with the MVP program.

As the holiday season gets into full swing, you can avoid the chaotic shopping malls and over-crowded complexes by doing your shopping in downtown Wilmington! Christine Serio offers 10 ideas for gifts for him or her, but take some time to stroll through downtown and find that special treasure in a store in Wilmington.

The summer temps are cooling down as fall heats up in Wilmington. In the midst of the many arts and culture seasons opening in the fall, Wilmington Renaissance Corporation (WRC) and its partners, The Grand Opera House and Delaware Historical Society (DHS), will once again present the Downtown Fall Fest on Saturday, Nov. 7.

As Fall approaches, the complete arts season is about to be in full swing once again. That means one of the premiere arts events of the year is about to take place, so mark your calendars now.

As the weather begins to heat up for the summer, the City of Wilmington, DE sizzles with a festival and outdoor party season in full swing as soon as June hits.

By: Christine E. Serio

Playing off one of the hottest social networking sites today, Facebook, the 2009 City Restaurant Week in Wilmington encourages people to “friend a chef.”