2023 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
The Town of Merrimack's 4th of July Celebration is a public private partnership between the Town of Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department who coordinates the July 3rd Holiday Concert in the Park with the Merrimack Concert Association; the Annual 4th of July Parade and the Fireworks Display.
The Rotary Club of Merrimack coordinates the Annual Pancake Breakfast and the Merrimack Road Runners Boosters Club who coordinates the Annual Sparkler 5K Road Race on the morning of July 4th.
2023 Schedule of Events
July 3rd Patriotic Concert in the Park
July 3rd Patriotic Concert in the Park
July 3rd Patriotic Concert in the Park
Organized by the Merrimack Concert Association
Monday, July 3rd
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Merrimack High School Cafe
25th Annual Sparkler 5K Road Race
July 3rd Patriotic Concert in the Park
July 3rd Patriotic Concert in the Park
Organized by the
Merrimack Road Runners Boosters Club
Tuesday, July 4th
8:00 am
Merrimack High School
July 4th - Pancake Breakfast
July 3rd Patriotic Concert in the Park
July 4th - Pancake Breakfast
Organized by the Rotary Club of Merrimack
Tuesday, July 4th
8:00 - 11:00 am
Merrimack High School
Prices: $7.50 for adults &
$5.00 for Seniors, Vets and children under 12.
4th of July Parade
4th of July Fireworks Display
July 4th - Pancake Breakfast
Organized by
Merrimack Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, July 4th
1:00 pm
4th of July Fireworks Display
4th of July Fireworks Display
4th of July Fireworks Display
Organized by
Merrimack Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, July 4th
9:15 pm
Patriotic Concert In the Park
MONDAY, JULY 3RD
Monday, July 3rd
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Abbie Griffin Park
*Due to the threat of thunderstorms predicted for this evening, we have decided to move tonight’s Patriotic Concert in the Park from Abbie Griffin Park down to Merrimack High School Cafeteria.
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.
The Merrimack Concert Association will be selling Root Beer Floats during the concert as a fundraiser for the Merrimack Concert Association and so we hope that you will support them.
The event will be held at Abbie Griffin Park which is located behind Merrimack Town Hall at 6 Baboosic Lake Road.
For questions please contact the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department at (603) 882-1046.
4th of July Parade Information
Tuesday, July 4th - 1:00 pm
The Town of Merrimack's Annual 4th of July Parade is organized by the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department and is one of the larger Independence Day Parades in the State of New Hampshire. In a typical year, we have one of the largest 4th of July Parades in the State of New Hampshire. The Parade features a wide range of bands, militia units, clowns, local businesses, community organizations and more.
Parade Route:
The Parade begins at the Commons Shopping Plaza (Tractor Supply) which is located at 515 Daniel Webster Highway. The parade travels south down Daniel Webster Highway. It then takes a right onto Baboosic Lake Road and travels past Mastricola School and then takes a left onto O'Gara Drive. The parade concludes in front of Merrimack High School. The entire route is 1.5 miles long.
Participate in the Parade:
Participating can be as easy as putting a decorating a bicycle or a vehicle and just riding along or can be a highly decorated float. It is a great way to show your patriotism and get some free advertising for your business or organization at the same time! We want the parade to be a fun, family friendly event for all to enjoy and the more local groups that participate, the better!
This year we have 66 groups participating in the parade totaling more than 1100 people that will be in the parade. Click here to download the Parade Line Up Order.
Current Parade Participants:
- American Legion Post 98
- AT&T Prime Communications
- Bailey's Towing & Autobody LLC
- Bektash Clown Unit
- Bektash High Roller Unit
- Broadway Bound
- B Well Studios
- Burbank 1985 M1028 Brush Fire Truck
- Burgum, Doug for America (R)
- NH State Senator Channon Chandley (D)
- Cracker Jacks & Friends
- Lawrence Decato Antique Car
- Ron DeSantis for President
- William Diamond Fife & Drum
- Dixie Cookbooks
- First Church of Merrimack
- Gumbo Royale Band
- Perry Johnson for President
- Hurd for America
- Robert F Kennedy Jr -2024 Presidential Candidate (D)
- State Representative Tim McGough (R)
- Merrimack Boy Scout Troop 424
- Merrimack Cub Scout Packs 424
- Merrimack Cub Scout Pack 525
- Merrimack Fire & Rescue
- Merrimack Girl Scouts
- Merrimack Hawks Cheerleading
- Merrimack High School FIRST Robotics Chop Shop
- Merrimack Police Department Honor Guard
- Merrimack Public Library
- Merrimack School Board
- Merrimack Town Democratic Committee
- Merrimack Town Republican Committee
- Merrimack Troop 15
- Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors
- Merrimack VFW Post 8641
- Miss Merrimack's Teen
- Maureen Mooney for State Representative
- Movement Christian Church
- Never Back Down - PAC supporting Ron DeSantis
- Patriotic Dinosaur (Curtis Glover)
- Pay It Forward 2020
- State Representative - Jeanine Notter (R)
- Vivek Ramaswamy - 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate
- State Representative - Rosemarie Rung (D)
- Sit Means Sit Dog Training
- Stephany Parks Float
- Somero Maple Farm
- Southern NH Corvettes
- Southern NH Flying Eagles
- Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps
- Street Beat Brass Band
- Student Transportation of America (STA)
- Teen Miss NH Petite USA
- The Traveling Tavern
- Donald J. Trump for President
- Troops of St. George Troop 1079
- United Ag and Turf NE
- Jonathan Wallace Submarine
- Marianne Williamson 2024 (D)
- Bruce Winchell
- Y Dance in Motion
- Zarumba
Fireworks Display
Details: Grab your blanket and find a good spot at Merrimack High School (38 McElwain Street) in time for the show which starts at 9:00pm. We are excited to announce that Atlas PyroVision Productions, Inc. has been contracted this year to put on our SPECTACULAR fireworks display. They are one of the leaders in the industry and put on hundreds of shows annually. It promises to be a first-class display!!
Location: Merrimack High School
Fireworks are shot off from behind Merrimack High School. Those coming to watch the fireworks can watch from the parking lot in front of the high school or on the athletic fields next to JMUES. Fireworks will also be visible from Watson Park. For safety reasons; the bleachers behind Merrimack High School will not be available for viewing.
Entertainment: DJ Darren Roy will be playing music in the Merrimack High School Parking Lot from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Come and get a good seat for the fireworks and enjoy some family friendly music.
Fireworks Start Time: 9:15 pm
Rain Date Information:
In the event of inclement weather on the 4th, information will be posted on the Town of Merrimack website, the Parks & Recreation Department Website and the Police Department will send out a Nixle Alert. If we have to postpone, fireworks would be rescheduled to Wednesday, July 5th.
For questions please contact Matt Casparius, Director of Parks & Recreation at (603) 882-1046 or by email by clicking here.
