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.
Schedule:
8:00 Am - 27th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5k!
The Sparkler 5K is held every 4th of July as a holiday tradition for many families. The course starts and ends on the track at the Merrimack High School in Merrimack, NH. The race starts at 8 am, followed by light refreshments and awards. Preceding the race, there is a kids race on the track.
8:00 - 11:00 am - Pancake Breakfast at Merrimack High School
1:00 pm - 4th of July Parade
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!
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 9:15 pm. 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
