See below for a list of 2024 Independence Day celebrations taking place this year! You may also be interested in checking out our 2024 Summer Events, Live Music and Entertainment post.
If this is your first visit to the Lake Sunapee Region, our Visitor's Guide can help you explore the lakes, activities, shopping, and dining opportunities.
Saturday, June 29
Bradford, NH
Bradford Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
Live music, great food, demonstrations and more! 5k Road race 7:00 am registration opens, 9:00 am race start. Fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. Hosted by the Town of Bradford Parks and Rec.
Grantham, NH
Old Home Day Parade
Line-up begins at 9:45 am, parade starts at 10:00 am! More details here.
Sunapee, NH
Live Music in the Harbor by North River Band, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Sunapee Harbor Drone Show - Starts at dusk! You can tune into WSCS 90.9 FM radio for music that accompanies the show. If you're curious about the Drone show, spectators are invited to watch the setup process starting at 2:00 pm. More Fourth of July info on the Town of Sunapee website.
Sunday, June 30
Sunapee, NH
Sunapee Yacht Club Drone Show - Show begins at dusk
Thursday, July 4
Andover, NH
4th of July Parade – begins at 12:00 pm, (rain date Saturday, July 6)
2024 theme is Christmas in July
facebook.com/andovernh4thofjuly
Sunapee, NH
Independence Day Parade 12:00 to 1:00 pm
The Independence Day Parade starts at Old Georges Mills Road, goes up Central Street, through the Harbor, and down River Road, finishing at the end of Central St. After the parade, stay around for the Watermelon Derby, live music and more Independence Day activities! More information available on the Town of Sunapee website.
Lebanon, NH
4th of July celebration presented by Novo Nordisk
Red, White & Blue 6.2 5k and 10k Fun Run 9:00 am
The Flames Concert 6:30 pm
Laser Light Show 9:20 pm
More information available on the Lebanon town website.
Saturday, July 6
New London, NH
Pleasant Lake Boat Parade – 1:30 pm
Fireworks Show - 9:30 pm
Fireworks will be set off from a barge in the lake. You can find a good view anywhere with a lake view! More information available on the Pleasant Lake Protective Association website.
Fireworks Stores
Interested in creating your own fireworks show? Below are local fireworks stores that provide several options to ensure your display is amazing.
Atlas Fireworks
603 Sunapee Street
Newport, NH
(603) 863-1170
atlasfireworks.com
Noise “R” Us Fireworks
206 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH
(603) 863-4002
facebook.com/NoiseRusFireworks
noiseareus.com/storefront.html
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