What's happening at the Delaware beaches: Running of the Bull and a lifeguard rescue
Bumper-to-bumper traffic has returned to Coastal Highway. The water parks, mini-golf courses and ice cream stands are open. Some state parks already have had to temporarily turn away visitors after reaching capacity.
Believe it or not, next week is the Fourth of July! Ah, summer.
There's a lot going on at the Delaware beaches at this time of year, but Delaware Online/The News Journal's weekly guide has everything you need to know. Read on to find out about weather, traffic, events and even a lifeguard rescue.
Though heat warnings officially end June 25, the temperature will remain near 90 degrees until the afternoon of June 26, when the National Weather Service predicts it will fall to about 80 degrees.
June 26 and 27 both have a 40% chance of rain, but hold on, another gray weekend is not predicted. June 28, 29 and 30 are expected to be partly or mostly sunny with temperatures in the 80s.
As always, check the latest weather report before heading out.
Resign yourself to the fact that traffic is heavy, put on some reggae and don't worry, be happy. Avoid road rage. Don't block the box.
Want to drive on Delaware beaches? Here's what you need to know
Allow for extra time to get to wherever you have to go, especially if you have to travel through Dewey Beach on June 28. Traffic on Coastal Highway will be crawling through Dewey most of the day, with a sea of red and white overflowing from The Starboard for the Running of the Bull. Around 2 p.m. they'll actually run across the highway, stopping traffic briefly.
If you're headed to beaches south of Dewey Beach, your best bet for June 28 is to take Route 113.
The will happen at The Starboard in Dewey Beach at 2 p.m. June 28.
This is not an actual bull, but two poor guys in a bull costume trying not to have heat stroke. The Starboard crowd will chase (or more accurately, drunkenly stumble after) them from the Starboard down to the beach and back.
Back at The Starboard, the "bull" and the matador face off and fight to the death. (Read: A G-rated WWF match.) The matador is typically some local celebrity, and get this: This year, it's The News Journal/Delaware Online's own Ryan Cormier, who's been covering the event for 20 years.
If it sounds silly and irreverent, it is. It's an all-day orange crush party with a flimsy premise that has held up for many years and is adored by many. There's also a kids' Running of the Bull on the beach at Dagsworthy Street at 10:30 a.m.
Olé! Inside this weekend's wacky Running of the Bull in Dewey Beach
Arrive early to find parking. Wear sunscreen.
On June 29, the Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville will host classic rockers Pure Prairie League, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Orleans and Firefall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $59.
Most beach towns have free concerts, movies and/or bonfires, plus farmer's markets, at this time of year. Visit your town's website for more details.
Last week, a Delaware State Parks' lifeguard rescue made it to TikTok.
On June 19, three people (two New Castle County men and a Pennsylvania woman) were swimming off the Indian River Inlet's south side beach, in Delaware Seashore State Park, when they were pulled by the current into the inlet, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control spokesman Michael Globetti said.
Three lifeguards entered the inlet and, in what appeared to be a very easy feat for them, got all three swimmers to hold onto a paddleboard until they floated to the bay side and were able to get them out of the water. The swimmers refused medical treatment, Globetti said.
It was a very impressive show of skill and training.
While getting pulled into the inlet is a whole different animal, rip currents can happen anywhere and pull a swimmer out to sea. If you're caught in one, remain calm and don't fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until the current releases you and you can swim back to shore.
Rip currents are the cause of over 100 deaths each year and over 80% of all rescues performed by surf beach guards are related to rip currents, according to the U.S. Lifesaving Association.
If you're new to the Delaware beaches, here are some other stories you'll find informative:
Curfews: Another Delaware beach town just adopted a youth curfew
Surf fishing: Your guide to surf fishing at the Delaware beaches this summer
Dogs: Can I bring my dog to a Delaware beach? What to know
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Facebook.
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