Newark Police Traffic Alert – Halloween Parade – Sunday, October 25, 2026
The Newark Halloween Parade will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Motorists should expect road closures, traffic delays, and parking restrictions in downtown Newark.
Road Closures:
Beginning at 2:30 PM:
- Northbound traffic on South Chapel Street from East Delaware Avenue will be prohibited.
- Eastbound traffic on East Delaware Avenue between South Chapel Street and Library Avenue will be prohibited.
Beginning at 2:40 PM:
- East Main Street will be closed between Library Avenue and North College Avenue.
- North College Avenue will be closed between Cleveland Avenue and Main Street.
Road Reopenings:
- Approximately 3:30 PM: Eastbound East Delaware Avenue will reopen.
- By 4:00 PM: South Chapel Street will reopen to northbound and southbound traffic. Local traffic will be permitted on East Main Street between Library Avenue and Chapel Street.
- 5:00 PM: East Main Street between Chapel Street and North College Avenue will reopen, and all remaining road closures will be lifted.
Parking Restrictions:
No parking will be permitted on East Main Street between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
HEAVY TRAFFIC IS EXPECTED on surrounding streets due to road closures and detours. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes, allow additional travel time, and follow the directions of officers managing traffic.
Newark Police Updates on Arrest Reporting and Public Information
Beginning today, October 21, 2026, you may notice some changes to the information shared by the Newark Police Department in our news releases and social media posts.
These changes are the result of Delaware House Bill 59, which updates state law regarding the release of identifying information about individuals who have been arrested.
Under the new law, law enforcement agencies will face additional restrictions on releasing the names and photographs of individuals charged with crimes. In general, agencies may release this information only when an individual is charged with a felony and disclosure is necessary to protect public safety. We cannot release the names and photos of people arrested for misdemeanor crimes or when the public safety risk no longer exists after the arrest.
Our commitment to keeping the Newark community informed remains unchanged.
We recognize the importance of sharing timely and accurate information about police activity, criminal investigations, and matters affecting public safety. While certain details may no longer be included in our public communications, we will continue to provide as much information as permitted by this new law.
Following the Newark Police Department on social media remains one of the best and fastest ways to receive Newark public safety news, important updates, and timely information directly from the source. We encourage our community to stay connected with us through our official channels.
We appreciate our community’s understanding as we make these adjustments and remain committed to transparency, public safety, and maintaining the trust of those we serve.
For anyone interested in learning more about the legislation, House Bill 59 can be viewed here:
https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail/141891
