New Hampshire Fireworks July 4 2016: Full Guide With Latest Updates and Schedules

While a lot of people will head to the Esplanade in Boston for one of the nation’s largest 4th of July celebrations, there are a lot of great events – including fireworks, parades, and other fun happenings – right here in New Hampshire.

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Here’s a list of things to do to celebrate Independence Day in NH Patch communities and other cool places around the Granite State:

Sunday, July 3, 2016

• Pelham Independence Day Celebration runs from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Pelham Elementary School on Marsh Road. Fireworks begin at dusk.
• Brookline fireworks at 8:45 p.m. over Lake Potanipo.
• Portsmouth fireworks at 9:15 p.m. or dusk at South Mill Pond by City Hall.
• Canobie Lake Park in Salem fireworks at 9 p.m. Check out more details here: All Kinds of Chances to See Fireworks in Salem
• Manchester fireworks at dusk at Arms Park on Commercial Street.

Monday, July 4, 2016

• Amherst's July 4th will host a parade at 10 a.m. starting at the Knight Street lawn, along Main Street, to the town Hall. Check out more details here: Get Ready for the Fourth of July in Amherst
• Hopkinton's July 4th Family Fun Day with a road race at 8 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. in Downtown Contoocook, another parade at noon, and the family fun and game on Houston Drive.
• Concord fireworks start at dusk at Memorial Field on South Fruit Street. Music begins at 7 p.m. Check out more details here: Traffic Changes Coming to Concord for Fourth of July Fireworks
• Merrimack's Fourth of July Celebration starts with a road race at 8 a.m., family fun day at Mastricola School fields all day, a parade at 1 p.m., and fireworks at 9 p.m. Check out more details here: Get Ready for the Fourth of July in Merrimack
• Milford's July 4th Celebration will be held at Keyes Memorial Park with a bike parade, field activities, and fireworks at dusk. Check out more details here: Get Ready for the Fourth of July in Milford
• Nashua's July 4th Celebration starts at 10 a.m. at Holman Stadium with a field day for children, an American citizenship ceremony at 6:30 p.m., and a drum and bugle corps at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk. Check out more details here: Nashua Fireworks Fourth of July 2016
• Salem’s Fourth of July festival includes games, races, and family activities at 4 p.m. at Salem High School and Woodbury Middle School. Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. at Salem High School. Check out more details here: All Kinds of Chances to See Fireworks in Salem
• Baseball and Fireworks at 7:05 p.m. Fireworks will follow the NH Fisher Cats game vs. Portland Sea Dogs at the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester.
• Hampton Beach fireworks at 9:30 p.m., shot over the Atlantic Ocean. Check out more details here: Get Ready for the Fourth of July on Hampton Beach
• Salem fireworks at 9 p.m. at Canobie Lake Park.
• Derry fireworks at dusk in Derry near Hood Commons, Crystal Avenue, and Tsienneto Road.

July 16, 2016

• Exeter Parks and Recreation hosts fireworks and a concert at Swasy Parkway following the American Independence Festival. Music starts at 6:45 p.m. and fireworks are at dusk. Check out more details here: Independence Day in Exeter Celebrated July 16

Are we missing anything? Leave a note in the comment section or email tony.schinella-at-patch.com and I’ll update this list for all to see. What are you doing for the 4th? Let us know!