Published June 23, 2023
NH 4th of July Fireworks & Events
New Hampshire’s Fourth of July festivities offer unforgettable experiences and for residents and visitors alike as cities and towns celebrate early July with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. Spectacular small town parades feature high school marching bands, local veterans and other enthusiastic participants of all ages in every corner of the state. As dusk falls, the night sky illuminates with dazzling fireworks, painting brilliant bursts of light and color over lakes, parks and town squares, creating a magical atmosphere of unity and celebration.
Independence Day is on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Listed below are Fourth of July celebrations, parades and fireworks from around the state. Please note that many towns hold their fireworks displays on alternative dates as they may coincide with Old Home Day events.
| Town or City | Date | More info | |
| Alton Bay, NH Fourth of July Fireworks | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Amherst, NH Fireworks | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Amherst, NH Fourth of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Andover, NH Independence Day Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Ashland, NH Independence Day Freedom 5k Road Race and Movie in the Park | Sunday, July 2, 2023 | More information | |
| Ashland, NH Fireworks | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Ashland, NH Pancake Breakfast and Parade | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Bretton Woods, NH Fourth of July Weekend* *Fireworks open to resort guests only | Fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Brentwood, NH Fourth of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Bristol, NH Fourth of July Fireworks | Saturday, July 1, 2023 | More information | |
| Bristol, NH Fourth of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Center Harbor 4th of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Claremont July Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Conway, NH Parade and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Dover, NH Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Exeter, NH Fireworks (Following the American Independence Festival) | Saturday, July 15, 2023 | More information | |
| Franconia, NH Parade, Fireworks and Old Home Day | Saturday, July 8, 2023 | More information | |
| Gilmanton, NH Fourth of July Fireworks | Saturday, July 1, 2023 Rain date: Saturday, July 8, 2023 | More information | |
| Gilmanton, NH Fourth of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Gorham, NH Fourth of July Spectacular and Fireworks | Friday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Grantham, NH Old Home Day and Parade | Saturday, July 1, 2023 | More information | |
| Greenville, NH 3rd of July Pots & Pans Parade | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Hampstead, NH Fireworks and Independence Day Festival | Saturday, June 24, 2023 | More information | |
| Hampton Beach, NH Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Harrisville, NH Old Home Days Fireworks | Saturday, July 9, 2023 | More information | |
| Hillsborough, NH Fireworks (Hillsborough Summer Fest) | Saturday, July 15, 2023 | More information | |
| Hopkinton and Contoocook July 4th Family Fun Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Jackson, NH Independence Day Fireworks | Sunday, July 2, 2023 | More information | |
| Jefferson, NH 4th of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Keene, NH 4 on the 4th Road Race | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Keene, NH Independence Eve Fireworks (After the Keene SwampBats baseball game) | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Lancaster, NH Fourth of July Parade | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Laconia, NH Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks | Sunday, July 2, 2023 | More information | |
| Lebanon, NH July 4th Celebration, 5k and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Lincoln / Woodstock, NH Independence Day Celebration | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Littleton, NH Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration | Friday, July 7, 2023 | More information | |
| Manchester, NH Fireworks | Monday, July 3, 2023 Rain date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | More information | |
| Merrimack, NH 4th of July 5k Road Race, Parade and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Milford, NH Star Spangled 5k Run/Walk | Saturday, July 1, 2023 | More information | |
| Nashua, NH Fourth of July Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| New Boston, NH Fourth of July Festivities and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Newbury, NH Old Home Day and Fireworks | Saturday, July 8, 2023 | More information | |
| North Conway, NH 4th of July Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Pelham, NH Independence Day Celebration | Saturday, June 24, 2023 | More information | |
| Portsmouth, NH Fourth of July Fireworks | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Raymond, NH Fourth of July Parade and Celebration | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Raymond, NH Fireworks (part of the Town Fair) | Saturday, July 8, 2023 | More information | |
| Rindge, NH Family Fun Festival | Friday, June 30, 2023 | More information | |
| Rochester, NH Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks | Saturday, July 8, 2023 | More information | |
| Rye, NH Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks | Friday, June 30, 2023 | More information | |
| Salem, NH Fireworks at Tuscan Village | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Sugar Hill, NH 23rd Annual July 4th Potluck and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Sunapee Harbor, NH Independence Day Fireworks | Saturday, July 1, 2023 | More information | |
| Tamworth, NH Fourth of July Fireworks and Family Fun Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Temple, NH Fourth of July Celebration | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Waterville Valley, NH Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Weare, NH Patriotic Celebration and Parade | Saturday, July 8, 2023 | More information | |
| Weirs Beach, NH Fireworks | Monday, July 3, 2023 | More information | |
| Windham, NH Fireworks | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | More information | |
| Wolfeboro, NH 4th of July Parade and Fireworks | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Woodstock / Lincoln, NH Independence Day Celebration | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information | |
| Woodsville, NH / White River Junction, VT Fourth of July Celebration (Parade and Fireworks) | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | More information |
