Dover Holiday Parade Announces New Sponsors

The Dover Holiday Parade welcomes new sponsors. Brady Sullivan Properties and Fidium have joined as Platinum Sponsors alongside Dover Honda, while Hanlon Zubkus has signed on as a Silver Sponsor. 

The new commitments add to an existing roster of Silver Sponsors, including Cinco's Cantina, Raiche & Company, BBCRD, Dover Main Street, Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Martel Plumbing & Heating, Jewelry Creations, Noggin Factory, and Shaheen & Gordon.

The 2026 Dover Holiday Parade takes place Sunday, November 29, in downtown Dover. This year's parade theme, "Yule Be Sorry – Holiday Mishaps and Bad Decisions Tinged with Regret," promises a humorous take on the holiday season, with participants encouraged to bring their most creative holiday blunders to life.

"We're incredibly grateful to the businesses that have stepped up, but we still have a funding gap to close," said the Dover Holiday Parade Committee. "Police details are one of our largest expenses, and those costs must be covered to safely bring thousands of spectators and participants into downtown Dover. We're asking more local businesses to help us get across the finish line."

The committee is excited to share Fife & Drum Corps will again participate in this year's parade, bringing the sounds and traditions of early American history to the streets of downtown Dover.

As part of its fundraising efforts, the committee is partnering with OTTO Pizza in Dover on Tuesday, November 10. OTTO will donate 10% of all sales that day, including dine-in and takeout orders, to the parade. 

Organized by The Cochecho Friends, a volunteer committee operating under a zero-profit model, the Dover Holiday Parade relies entirely on sponsorships, donations, and community support to fund public safety, entertainment, and other event expenses.

Additional sponsors and donors are needed now. Businesses and individuals interested in contributing can visit www.CochechoFriends.com or email cochechofriends@gmail.com.