Independence Day is on Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Listed below are Fourth of July celebrations, parades fireworks and parades from around the state. This list was last updated on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
| Town or City | Date | More info | |
| Alton Bay, NH Fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Amherst, NH Fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Amherst, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Andover, NH Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Ashland, NH Independence Day Fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Ashland, NH Independence Day Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Atkinson, NH (Big Island Pond) Fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Bradford, NH 5k, Parade and Fireworks |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Bretton Woods, NH Salute to Freedom |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Brentwood, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Bristol, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thurssday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Bristol, NH Fourth of July Fireworks |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Center Harbor 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Claremont July 4th Celebration and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Colebrook, NH July 4th Fireworks | Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Colebrook, NH July 4th Parade | Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Concord, NH Fireworks | Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Conway, NH Parade and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Derry, NH Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Dover, NH Fireworks | Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Dublin, NH Fireworks | Friday, July 5, 2019 | More information | |
| Durham, NH Fireworks | Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Errol, NH 4th of July Fireworks and Parade |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Exeter, NH Fireworks |
Saturday, July 13, 2019 | More information | |
| Franconia, NH Fireworks and Old Home Day |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Gilmanton, NH Fourth of July Fireworks |
Saturday, June 29, 2019 | More information | |
| Gilmanton, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Gorham, NH Fourth of July Spectacular and Parade and Fireworks |
July 3 through July 7, 2019 | More information | |
| Grafton, NH Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks | Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Hampstead, NH Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration |
Saturday, June 29, 2019 | More information | |
| Hampstead, NH (Big Island Pond) Fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Hampton Beach, NH Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Hancock, NH Fireworks | Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Hanover, NH Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Harrisville, NH Old Home Days Fireworks |
Sunday, July 7, 2019 | More information | |
| Hillsborough, NH Fireworks |
Saturday, July 13, 2019 | More information | |
| Hopkinton and Contoocook July 4th Family Fun Day |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Jackson, NH Independence Day Celebration |
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | More information | |
| Jefferson, NH 4th of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Jefferson, NH 4th of July Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Keene, NH Independence Eve Fireworks |
Thursday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Lancaster, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Laconia, NH Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Lebanon, NH July 4th Celebration and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Lincoln, NH Independence Day Celebration |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Manchester, NH Fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Meredith, NH July 4th Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Merrimack, NH 4th of July and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Milford, NH July 4th Celebration and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Milton Mills, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Moultonborough, NH 4th of July Parade and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Nashua, NH Fourth of July Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| New Boston, NH Fourth of July and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| New Castle, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| North Conway, NH 4th of July Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Ossipee, NH Fourth of July events and fireworks | Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Pelham, NH Independence Day Celebration |
Saturday, June 29, 2019 | More information | |
| Pittsburg, NH Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Portsmouth, NH Fourth of July fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Raymond, NH Fourth of July Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Raymond, NH Fireworks (part of the Town Fair) |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Rochester, NH Fireworks Festival |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Rye, NH Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Salem, NH Light Up the Sky Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Sunapee Harbor, NH Independence Day Parade |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 | More information | |
| Tamworth, NH July 4th Family Day Celebration |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Wakefield, NH Annual Independence Day Celebration |
Saturday, June 29, 2019 | More information | |
| Waterville Valley, NH Independence Day Celebration, Parade and Fireworks |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information | |
| Weare, NH Patriotic Celebration and Fireworks |
Saturday, June 22, 2019 | More information | |
| Weirs Beach, NH Fireworks |
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | More information | |
| Windham, NH Fireworks |
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 | More information | |
| Wolfeboro, NH 4th of July Fireworks and Parade |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 | More information |
Additional details and more Fourth of July events
17th Annual American Celebration at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth
June 29, July 3-4
“An American Celebration” is Strawbery Banke Museum’s annual salute to America, Independence Day and the simple joys of summer past. Events include a US Naturalization Ceremony, Strawbery Banke gives multiple generations the opportunity to enjoy the 10-acre living history museum on a day that American history takes the spotlight. Live music and picnic food sales complement the historic houses and costumed role-players. An “Old Fashioned Field Day” activities invite families to participate in ten different historical games, representing a number of different time periods in may different locations across the site. Participants receive ribbons for each game as prizes, and the festivities culminates in the traditional kids’ decorated bike/wagon parade at 1:45 p.m. All ages are admitted FREE on July 4th, thanks to Wilcox Industries. As a Blue Star Museum, active duty military and their families are FREE.
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Canobie Lake Park Fireworks
July 4 and 5, 2019
After you spend the day on the Yankee Canonball and Turkish Twist, make sure you stick around for fireworks. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. More information
Enfield Shaker Museum’s Patriotic Sing-A-Long and Pie Sale
Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Celebrate the 4th of July in the Mary Keane Chapel. Veterans are invited to come in uniform and refreshments will be served. There will also be homemade pies for sale. This event is free to attend.
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Franconia, NH Old Home Day and Fireworks
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Held in conjunction with Franconia’s Old Home Day, there will be a pancake breakfast and 5k road race at 8:30, parade at 1 p.m., duck race begins after the parade and Beatles tribute concert begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk.
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Gorham, NH July 4th Spectacular
July 3-7, 2019
Check out New Hampshire’s longest running Fourth of July celebration, which takes place over six days. The fun includes an amusement-style carnival and live music and concerts and continues with a duck race, kiddie parade, town parade and fireworks at 10 p.m.
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Hillsborough, NH Fireworks
Saturday, July 13, 2019
These fireworks are held in conjunction with the Annual Hillsborough Fest and Fair that takes place July 11-14, 2019 at Grimes Field on Preston Street in Hillsborough. Although this isn’t technically a Fourth of July display this is an amazing fireworks display and a great family-friendly event.
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Hobo Railroad’s Fourth of July Family Party Train
Thursday, July 4, 2019
The train departs at 7 p.m. The train will be decorated in patriotic style and you’ll enjoy hot dogs, chips, an ice cream treat and a beverage along with a party favor aboard the train. Family entertainment aboard the one-hour train ride will also be provided. You’ll be back just in time to enjoy the Lincoln-Woodstock fireworks display.
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Hopkinton, NH July 4th Family Fun Day
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Join the Hopkinton Recreation Department in their 4th of July Celebration, where there will be a pancake breakfast and 5k road race at 8 a.m., kiddie parade at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Contoocook, the main Independence Day parade is at noon in downtown Contoocook and from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. enjoy family games on Houston Drive.
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Jackson, NH Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Head to Jackson Village Park for a night of fun and celebrating America. There will be food for sale by the Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Fire Department will be selling glow sticks and t-shirts. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. or dusk.
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Merrimack, NH Fourth of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Kick off the holiday with the Sparkler 5k road race at 8 a.m. then head to the Mastricola School Fields for a Family Fun Day from noon until 9 p.m. The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
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Milford, NH July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Fourth of July festivities are being held at Keyes Memorial Park and include a bike parade and contest, field activities, food concessions and fireworks beginning at dusk. Rain date: July 5.
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M/S Mount Washington Cruise
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Lake Winnipesaukee lights up with boats waiting for fireworks. It is a beautiful sight and a very busy place. You can relax and enjoy a cruise with dinner and dancing while we navigate the lake looking for fireworks. Buffet dinner is included in the price. Music on the main deck by the popular band Annie and The Orphans. Cruise leaves Weirs Beach at 7 p.m. and returns to Weirs Beach after the Meredith fireworks around 10 p.m.
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Nashua, NH July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Free events at Historical Holman Stadium include a Children’s Field Day from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., American Citizenship Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. The impressive Independence Day fireworks show starts at dusk.
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New Boston, NH Fourth of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
This award-winning small town Fourth of July celebration has taken place for more than 85 years. Enjoy a parade, live music, chicken BBQ, children’s games and races, mud volleyball, fireworks and more. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids under 12; free parking.
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NH Fisher Cats Baseball and Fireworks
Thursday, July 4, 2019
An Atlas Fireworks show will be held after the NH Fisher Cats take on the Portland Sea Dogs.
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Raymond, NH Fourth of July parade
Thursday, July 4, 2019
The annual Independence Day parade begins at 9:30 a.m. The parade route is from Route 27 Epping Street down to the Raymond Town Common, onto Old Manchester Road and to Wight Street. Following the parade at 11:00 a.m. is a celebration featuring patriotic ceremony, floats, horses, bands, antique cars, tractors, costumes, parade awards, music as well as a free lunch and snacks for the entire family.
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Salem, NH Fireworks
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Food concessions, music and dancing start at 4 p.m., kids games and family activities (relay races, dunk tank, hot air balloon rides) will start at 6 p.m. and the fireworks display will start at 9:30 p.m. Events and activities will take place on the Salem High School and Woodbury Middle School Ball Fields. Fireworks are held at the Salem High School. Rain date: July 5.
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Tamworth, NH July 4th Family Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019. Enjoy a road race, parade (new route this year: starting at Depot Road at 11 a.m. and ending in the village), games and other events, including the Jonathan Sarty Band performing at The Brett School. Fireworks cap off the day of fun at 9:15 p.m.
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Waterville Valley, NH July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Enjoy a fun-filled day in Waterville Valley including a parade at 11 a.m., live entertainment, family carnival at the Town Square and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Corcoran Pond.
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Wolfeboro, NH July 4th Parade and Fireworks
Thursday, July 4, 2019
The day opens with a parade at 10 a.m., starting on North Main Street and heading south. At dusk there will be fireworks over Wolfeboro Bay. Band concert by the lake precedes the fireworks.
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