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the bandstand

Regional

Meaning
the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk pavilion
Type
Regionalism
Used in
Delaware

What does “the bandstand” mean

Refers to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, the open-air pavilion at the foot of Rehoboth Avenue used as a meeting point and concert venue on the boardwalk. Delawareans use 'the bandstand' as a universally understood landmark for arranging to meet at the beach. It anchors the social geography of a Rehoboth boardwalk visit.

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