As July begins, the country is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, and many towns across New Hampshire are preparing special fireworks shows, parades, concerts and more to celebrate the Kick off your 4th of July celebrations early with Summer in the Street in Portsmouth and Manchester City Parks Day. Get ready for parades, carnivals, flea markets, fireworks, and even outdoor movies, all aimed at celebrating our sacred independence, and paying tribute to those who gave everything so we could have so much. More info. See more Fourth of July events from New Hampshire Magazine U.S. Naturalization Ceremony on Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. More info. Celebrate American Independence in New Hampshire with these July 4th events, including fireworks displays, and parades. Here’s what you need to know. Communities across New Hampshire are marking the Fourth of July with parades, live music, family activities, food and fireworks. Memorial Day is often thought of as the kickoff to summer, but it's the Fourth of July when things really get going, and that includes dazzling fireworks displays. If you've been asking yourself "Where to watch fireworks near me," here are some upcoming Independence Day celebrations across New Hampshire. 4th of July Parade Overview The Waterville Valley Independence Day Parade is like no other. Join the Waterville Family on your bike, scooter or feet and walk the parade OR watch from anywhere along the parade route. Waterville Valley businesses and community members create and decorate floats in a friendly competition for the highly coveted 4th of July in New Hampshire is full of activities, live music, fireworks and parades. Browse listings of events throughout the White Mountains region, including fireworks in North Conway, NH and Lincoln, NH. Celebrate the 4 th of July in Lincoln and Woodstock, NH! From one of the best fireworks displays in the White Mountains to a fun parade with cash prizes for the best floats, the Lincoln-Woodstock Rotary Club Cookout, and a 4 th of July concert, a whole day of main street fun is in store. City of Manchester 4th of July Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Arms Park. Start your independence day celebrations a day early with local DJ Adam Furious, vendors, and fireworks! Fourth of July Parade and Festivities: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events take place around Plainfield Village Town Hall, 1079 Route 12A. Includes parade, art show, food, strawberry festival, Cornish Colony Discover 4th of July events across New Hampshire in 2025! From Hampton Beach oceanfront fireworks to White Mountain lakeside displays and charming small towns throughout the Live Free or Die State. Free events and premium experiences included. The Town of Merrimack's Annual 4th of July Parade is organized by the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department and is one of the largest Independence Day Parades in the State of New Hampshire. The show went on despite rainy conditions during 2023's Fourth of July Parade in Merrimack. Above, Nashua’s Colby Buckley, 2, reacts to seeing the Southern NH Corvettes group during the parade 1:30pm 4th of July Parade (Starts in Conway Village) Vendors and Entertainment in Schouler Park 4:25pm National Anthem sung by Samantha Veno 4:30pm Tina Titzers School of Dance 5:45pm Generations 7:45pm Rek ' Lis 9:30pm Fireworks Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Wondering when your town is holding its Fourth of July fireworks show? Here’s a working list of New Hampshire communities with set dates and/or times. Fireworks! Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 Portsmouth, NH City of Portsmouth’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Display on Thursday, July 3 at 9:15pm at Leary Field. DJ music and games on Learn Field from 7:00-9:00pm. Street closure and parking ban information to be released closer to the event. Please note: This is a very busy event.
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