# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Kandler Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The people are marching, the people are loud, we’re done being silenced — and we will not bow!

The joy democracy-defenders feel when we are all in a room together is palpable. Help us to build that energy by sponsoring this year’s Kandler Celebration. As a community of activists, we do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone in our community who would like to join us in celebration of our mission and community initiatives. Every sponsorship allows us to welcome all community members to celebrate together because when we work together, we win together, and democracy needs us now.

Join us in celebrating our collective community action with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an online silent auction to support civil liberties work in Delaware!

Each year, we remember Gerry Kandler, former president of ACLU Delaware, and honor those who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.

SILENT AUCTION COMING SOON!
Whether or not you attend the Kandler Celebration, we welcome you to celebrate with us by checking out the silent auction!

Join us in celebrating our collective community by sponsoring the 2026 Kandler Celebration!

The ACLU-DE needs your support in our pursuit of justice. Sponsorships will ensure any member of the community can celebrate with us. We offer a variety of tiers from the $250 Watchdog Sponsorship to the $5000 Protector of Freedom. All sponsorships will support the ACLU-DE's mission to build a Firewall for Freedom in the First State that protects our most vulnerable through legal action, legislation, and advocacy.

The deadline to be listed as a Sponsor on printed materials is October 1.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this year's celebration possible:
PARTNER IN JUSTICE

Planned Parenthood of Delaware

ADVOCATE

Larry and Marion Hamermesh
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor
WSFS

CHAMPION

Brian Kandler
Thomas Foley

WATCHDOG

Mary Wheeling and Dave White
Philip and Deborah Krape

Donations are appreciated but not required to attend.

For questions, or if you need accessibility accommodations to attend, reach out to the staff member linked on the registration page.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/2026-kandler-celebration/200030802940621
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilmington
- **state**: DE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wilmington, Delaware
- **lat**: 39.7486
- **long**: -75.5516
- **full address**: Wilmington, Delaware, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Kandler Celebration
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Kandler Celebration being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Kandler Celebration takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Kandler Celebration?
  - **A:** 2026 Kandler Celebration is organized by ACLU of Delaware.

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