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Where to See Southern NH Fireworks & Parades!

Starting June 25th Celebrations Begin Across Southern New Hampshire!!!

By By Karyn Martin, Publisher, Macaroni KID Derry, Ava Fiorino, Intern, Macaroni KID Derry June 22, 2022

Easily celebrate the Fourth of July in the Greater Derry area with our comprehensive list of local firework displays! 

WHERE TO WATCH THE FIREWORKS:

For more information, click on the town to visit its corresponding event page! 

Saturday, June 25, 2022:

Hampstead (Town Hall)

Head to Hampstead Town Hall to experience a full day of 4th of July family fun, plus a special fireworks display! Parking is free at the venue, and there is additional parking nearby on Houck Ave!

Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pelham (Village Green)

Come enjoy FREE live music, games, face painting, food, and a fireworks show at the Village Green’s Independence Day Celebration! Street parking and library parking will be available. 

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, June 29, 2022:

Windham (Windham High School) 

Come experience fireworks, food, and more family fun at Windham high school! The parking lot will open at 5:30 pm.

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday, July 1, 2022:

Nashua  (Holman Stadium)

Grab your family and head to Holman Stadium to see this amazing firework show, and enjoy parking connected directly to the stadium!

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday, July 2, 2022:

Salem (Canobie Lake Park) 

Head down to the beautiful Canobie Lake to enjoy a spectacular firework display, plus tons more family fun this Independence Day Weekend!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Milford (Keyes Memorial Park)

Enjoy a live concert from America’s Most Wanted featuring Rob Oxford, followed by an amazing firework show! Parking is located behind the baseball field. 

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday, July 3, 2022:

Salem (Canobie Lake Park)

Don’t miss our spectacular fireworks display beginning at 9:15 pm!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Hollis (Silver Lake)

Kick off this Independence Day with a fireworks display over the beautiful Silver Lake! Don’t forget to bring your friends, family, and a chair or blanket to enjoy the show! Free parking is available in the Silver Lake State Park Lot.

Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Merrimack (Abbie Griffin Park)

Enjoy an evening of  family friendly patriotic tunes, marches, and other popular selections performed by the Merrimack Concert Association. 

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, July 4, 2022:

Amherst (Wilkins School)

Grab your whole family, your special vehicle, and some American spirit, and join Amherst in the annual 4th of July Classic Car Parade! The parade will assemble at Wilkins Elementary School, and make its way to Amherst Town Hall.

Time: 8:15 am - 10:00 am

Boston (Hatch Shell)

Parking can be tricky in Boston, especially on a holiday. Take public transit or search for a spot in advance to make sure you can easily and safely get to the Common for the fireworks!

Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Brookline - July 4

Come to watch or participate in this year’s Parade on South Main Street, and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show at dusk over Lake Potanipo!

Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 pm

Salem (Canobie Lake Park) 

Don’t miss out on the breathtaking Independence Day firework display located near the daVinci’s Dream ride!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Concord (Memorial Field)

Enjoy food, vendors, music, and fireworks at Memorial Field this Independence Day! There is free parking just outside the ballpark.

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hampton Beach (B & C Street)

Hampton Beach has plenty of parking lots within walking distance to the tops of B and C Street, which have the best view of the fireworks! Even better, Hampton Beach allows you to reserve a spot, perfect for busy holidays like this!

Time: 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Manchester (Northeast Delta Dental Stadium)

There’s something for everyone at the Fisher Cat’s annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks! From the ballgame, tons of food and a spectacular fireworks display, this event is one that the whole family can enjoy. Parking can be reserved online at the stadium, and free shuttle service will be available for parking on South Commercial Street.

Time: 7:05 pm - 10:00 pm

Merrimack (Commons Shopping Center)

You won’t want to miss one of New Hampshire’s largest Independence Day parades, featuring live music, local businesses, entertainment, and much more fun for all ages! The parade will assemble at the Commons Shopping Center.

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Merrimack (Merrimack High School)

With a huge parking lot just next to the high school, you won’t want to miss out on this spectacular fireworks display, plus live music and tons of family friendly fun!

Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Nashua (Holman Stadium)

With parking connected right to the stadium, you won’t want to miss this spectacular fireworks display following the Silver Knights Game!

Time: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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