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Where to Celebrate July 4th in the Seacoast!

Sparking celebration: Fun Independence Day events in the Seacoast

By Jonna Kinlin, publisher of Macaroni KID Seacoast June 27, 2023

Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in the Seacoast? 

We have all your Independence Day fun in the Seacoast — fireworks, parades, community events, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Here are seven ways you can find your family fun in the Seacoast to celebrate Independence Day:




Rye Celebration & Fireworks
June 30th, 6:30 PM - 10 PM
Parsons Field

Details: Music, games, food and fireworks show

For more information: call Rye Recreation at 603-954-6281




Hampton Falls Liberty Weekend Craft Festival
July 1st, 10 AM - 5PM & July 2nd 10 AM - 4 PM
Hampton Falls Town Common

Details: Free Admission, rain or shine and friendly pets on a leash are welcome  

For more information: Castleberry Fairs




Portsmouth Fireworks
July 3rd, 9:15 PM
South Mill Pond

Details: annual fireworks display, alcohol-free, family-friendly; rain date July 5th

For more information: City of Portsmouth


Dover Fireworks
July 4th, 9:15 PM
Henry Law Park

Details: Fireworks will shoot off simultaneously from Garrison Hill and Maglaras Park for the 4th of July and Dover 400, rain date July 5th

For more information: City of Dover




Hampton Beach Fireworks
July 4th, 9:30 PM
Hampton Beach

Details:  on the beach at the top of B and C Streets

For more information: Hampton Beach Facebook Page, Hampton Beach Info Center: 603-926-8717


Brentwood 4th of July Parade
July 5th, 11 am
Brentwood Highway Shed

Details: Starts from the Brentwood Highway Shed (207 Middle Road) & ends at Swasey Elementary (355 Middle Road)  

For more information: Brentwood Recreation




Exeter's 33rd American Independence Celebration
July 15th, 10 AM - 6 PM
American Independence Museum

Details:  arrival and reading of the Declaration of Independence, period crafts, music, dance, games, food and more

For more information: Downeaster Packages

Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in the Seacoast!


Check out our Seacoast local calendar for even more events! 

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