The people

Organizers

The committee and the people behind Return Day 2026.

The committee

Return Day is organized by Sussex County Return Day, Inc. — the 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that plans the parade, the ceremonies, the vendors and the program every two years.

P.O. Box 55, Georgetown, DE 19947 · (302) 855-0722 · sussexcountyreturnday@gmail.com

2026 roles

As announced by the Return Day Committee for 2026:

  • Master of Ceremonies: Hunter Landon
  • Parade announcers: Jimmy Weller and Colin Walls
  • Color announcer: Russ McCabe
  • Featured singer, Ceremonies on the Circle: Alexis Griess (DelmarvaLife)

The committee also congratulates Madeleine "Maddie" Overturf, winner of a regional Emmy Award for her short Return Day documentary.

Maddie Overturf with her Emmy Award beside the Return Day hatchet display

Volunteer and take part

Return Day is built by the community that shows up for it. To get involved with the committee's work, call (302) 855-0722 — or take part as a vendor or parade entry, or as a sponsor.

See you on The Circle

Thursday, November 5, 2026 · Georgetown, Delaware.

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