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Where to See Fireworks & Parades in Southern NH!

Starting June 25th Celebrations Begin Across Greater Derry & Nashua!!!

By Karyn Martin, Publisher, Macaroni KID Derry, Jillian Diliberto, Intern, Macaroni KID Derry July 4, 2023

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! 

Tuesday, July 4, 2023:

Derry (Hood School)

Suggested Viewing Areas Include: Along Tsienneto Rd, Hood Commons, folsom Road & Crystal Avenue

Start Time: 8:45 PM

Merrimack (Merrimack High School)

Spend your whole day in Merrimack celebrating the Fourth of July! There will be events all day including the Sparkler Road Race starting at 8:00 am, Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, the Fourth of July Parade at 1:00 pm, and Fireworks at 9:15 pm! This all-day celebration is perfect for the family. 

Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Amherst (Wilkins School) 

The Town of Amherst is hosting its Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade. Bring friends and Family to celebrate the independence of America. 

Time: The parade sets of at 8:45 am 

Hampton (Hampton Beach) ** Special Display

Bring your family and friends to Hampton Beach for breathtaking fireworks that will put the whole family in awe. 

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Salem (Canobie Lake Park) 

Celebrate Independence Day with a firework display located at Canobie Lake Park!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Concord NH (Memorial Field)

Join the Concord Community for their annual Independence Day firework celebration. 

Time: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Wednesday, July 5, 2023:

Hampton (Hampton Beach)

Bring your family and friends to Hampton Beach for breathtaking fireworks that will put the whole family in awe. 

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Nashua (Holman Stadium) 

Celebrate Independence Day and our Nashua Silver Knights with a home game and fireworks that brighten up the night. 

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday, July 6, 2023:

Manchester (Arms Park)

Join the city of Manchester for its Independence Day Celebration At Arms Park. 

There will be food trucks on hand in the park starting at 6PM.  Bring chairs or blankets for viewing the fireworks.

Time: 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Friday, July 7, 2023:

Salem (Canobie Lake Park) 

More fireworks located at Canobie Lake Park!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday, July 9, 2023:

Amherst (Souhegan High School)

Dont miss out on the spectacular fireworks show put on by the Town of Amherst! Perfect for family and friends. 

Time: At sundown

PAST DATES

Saturday, June 24, 2023:

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 additional parking is nearby on Houck Ave!

Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pelham (Municipal Center) 

Grab your family and friends to kick start independence day celebrations with attendees with various food, drinks, and entertainment culminating with a fireworks display in the evening.  

Start Time: 6:00 pm

Wednesday, June 28, 2023:

Windham (High School) 

Kick off the summer with Friends and Family enjoying our fireworks show, band, and food vendors. The live music will begin at 7:15 and the Fireworks will start at 9:30.

Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 

Hampton (Hampton Beach) 

Every Wednesday Night of the summer Hampton Beach will have Fireworks! 

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday, June 29, 2023:

Nashua (Holman Stadium) 

Come watch the Nashua Silver Knights play at their home stadium and stay until the spectacular fireworks are set off at the end!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday, July 1, 2023:

Nashua (Holman Stadium) 

Bring your family and friends to a Nashua Silver Knights game and stay until the breathtaking fireworks are set off at the end!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Milford (Keyes Pavillion)

Join the town of Milford, NH, with the Star Spangled 5K Run/Walk. It is a brilliant way to start your day out right and have the whole family celebrate independence day weekend!

Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Milford (Milford Recreation)

Keyes Summer Bash is back! After the Star Spangled 5K... Join us as we kick off the Summer with a fun filled community event. There will be games, music, touch a truck, food, and vendors.

Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

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

Sunday, July 2, 2023:

Nashua (Holman Stadium) 

Celebrate Independence Day and our Nashua Silver Knights with a home game and dazzling fireworks. 

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Salem (Canobie Lake Park) 

Don’t miss the second night of our spectacular fireworks display beginning at 9:15 pm!

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Salem (Tuscan Village)

Join us for a full day of kids' activities, food trucks, and our Fireworks Spectacular show! 

Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Monday, July 3, 2023:

Merrimack (Merrimack High School Cafeteria) LOCATION CHANGE

Come and join the Town of Merrimack and help us to kick off the Independence  Day Festivities with an evening of patriotic tunes, marches, and other popular selections performed by the Merrimack Concert Association.  

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Salem (Canobie Lake Park) 

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

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

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