The Town of Merrimack's 4th of July Celebration is a public private partnership between the Town of Merrimack Parks and 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.

Note: The Rotary Club of Merrimack has decided that they will NOT be offering the Family Fun Day this year.

Schedule:

Sunday, July 3, 2022

6:30pm - 8:00pm: Patriotic Concert In the Park

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 event will be held at Abbie Griffin Park.

For questions please contact Matt Casparius, Director of Parks and Recreation at (603) 882-1046 or by email by clicking here.

Monday, July 4, 2022

8:00 - 11:00am: July 4th - Pancake Breakfast

Organized by the Rotary Club of Merrimack

7:40am: 25th Annual Sparkler 5K Road Race

Organized by the Merrimack Road Runners Boosters Club

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.

The Sparkler 5K Run/Walk is held every year on the 4th of July with all profits benefiting the Merrimack High and Middle School Track and Cross Country programs.

IN-PERSON: July 4, 2022 and VIRTUAL RACE: June 27 - July 4, 2022

Start Time:

Kids Fun Run: 7:40am

- Free to all runners
- Starts at 7:40 am on the high school track
- Ages 7 and under: 200 meters on the track (half a lap)
- Ages 8 and up: 400 meters on the track (full lap)
- No registration required
- All participants will receive a finisher's medal!

5K: 8:00 am

Course Description:

- Start on high school track, two laps of McElwain St, Baboosic Lake Rd, O'Gara Dr, finish on track, flat and fast!

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1:00pm: 4th of July Parade:

The Town of Merrimack's Annual 4th of July Parade is organized by the Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department and is one of the larger Independence Day Parades in the State of New Hampshire. In 2019; we held the second largest parade in the State of New Hampshire; with more than 70 floats and more than 1100 participants in the Parade.  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.  

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9:00pm: Fireworks Display:

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!!

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 - 9:00pm. Come and get a good seat for the fireworks and enjoy some family friendly music.

Fireworks Start Time: 9:00pm

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 Tuesday, July 5th.

For questions please contact Matt Casparius, Director of Parks and Recreation at (603) 882-1046 or by email by clicking here.

Date: July 3 - 4, 2022

Location:

Abbie Griffin Park, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH 03054
Merrimack High School, 38 McElwain Street, Merrimack, NH 03054
The Commons Shopping Center, 515 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054

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