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NH Celebrates 250th Independence with Dazzling Fireworks
1 Jul
Summary
- New Hampshire hosts five prime firework displays for the 250th Independence Day.
- Events range from multi-day celebrations to single-night spectacles.
- Festivities include parades, carnivals, festivals, and historical reenactments.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, New Hampshire is preparing a dazzling array of events to celebrate Independence Day in 2026. Residents and visitors can look forward to five exceptional firework displays and a variety of festivities across the state.
Gorham will host a four-day celebration from July 1st to July 5th, featuring fireworks on the evening of July 4th, alongside parades, carnival rides, and live music. Tuscan Village in Salem invites attendees to its 170-acre complex on July 2nd for live entertainment and food trucks before a spectacular fireworks show.
Canobie Lake Park in Salem offers a full day of entertainment, including rides and games, with fireworks illuminating the park on July 3rd and 4th. The town of Ashland will celebrate throughout the weekend, starting with a food truck festival and games on July 3rd, followed by fireworks. The celebration continues on July 4th with a pancake breakfast and parade.
Exeter will host its 36th annual American Independence Festival on July 11th, a historical event featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence, an artisan village, and colonial games, commemorating the anniversary of the Declaration's arrival in New Hampshire in 1776.
