Five Best Places to Watch Portsmouth Fireworks

The South Mill Pond becomes the center of the universe every Fourth of July when the city lights up the the night sky with dazzling fireworks.

Thousands of Portsmouth area residents usually view this patriotic display and get as close as they can to the pond. Here are five areas that provide the best viewing:

1. Parrott Avenue side of South Mill Pond.

2. City Hall parking lot above South Mill Pond.

3. Market Square (fireworks can be viewed above the North Church)

4. Former Portsmouth Herald parking lot off Maplewood Avenue.

5. Leary Field.