This Sunday at the Eastside Charter School

WILMINGTON—Today, Governor Matt Meyer is excited to announce the inaugural 302 Day community event to celebrate Delaware pride and connection while bringing families together for a day of fellowship and fun.

The event will feature a variety of opportunities to learn about valuable state resources and services from numerous state agencies. “302 Day” is a reference to the 302 area code which encompasses the entire State of Delaware, and is celebrated annually on March 2nd. Families and individuals can register here in advance or on the day of the event.

“302 Day is a chance to bring our community together, celebrate what makes Delaware special, and connect families with important resources,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “I encourage everyone to come out, enjoy some music and food, and spend time with neighbors and friends.”

WHO: Open to all Delawareans, hosted by the Office of Governor Matt Meyer.
WHERE: EastSide Charter School, 3000 N. Claymont St., Wilmington, DE 19802
WHEN: Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:02 PM
WHAT: Join Governor Matt Meyer and state agencies for Delaware’s 302 Day, a family-friendly community outreach event celebrating state pride and serving as a day for Delawareans to come together and engage with state programs that help strengthen our communities.

Registration: bit.ly/302Day

Participating State Agencies:

• Department of Labor
• Department of Education
• Department of Transportation
• Department of Correction
• Department of State
• Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
• Delaware State Housing Authority
• Department of Health and Social Services
• Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Participating Nonprofits:

• Delaware Nurses Association
• Delaware Adolescent Program
• Delaware Division of Libraries
• Rodel
• Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League
• Power Woman Experience Foundation
• Read Aloud Delaware
• Jewish Family Services
• DJ’s Alliance
• ABC Parenting Institute

Food and Entertainment:

• Live entertainment from DJ Tim Dogg
• Local food trucks

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About Delaware Governor Matt Meyer

Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer is bringing that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

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