Ultimate Guide to Firework Displays in New England

As the Fourth of July approaches, the anticipation of fireworks fills the air across New England. Whether you’re in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, or Vermont, there are numerous locations to enjoy spectacular displays. Here is your comprehensive guide to the best firework shows in the region, ensuring you don't miss out on any of the celebrations. Gather your friends and family, find a cozy spot, and enjoy the dazzling displays lighting up the summer night sky.

New Hampshire

Bradford, NH

• When: 6/29 (Dusk)
• Where: 152 East Main Street

Bristol, NH

• When: 7/6 (Dusk); rain date 7/7
• Where: Shore Drive

Center Harbor, NH

• When: 7/4 (9:15 p.m.)
• Where: Center Harbor Bay

Concord, NH

• When: 7/4 (9:20 p.m.); rain date 7/5
• Where: Memorial Field

Conway, NH

• When: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.)
• Where: Schouler Park

Derry, NH

• When: 7/4 (Dusk); rain date 7/5
• Where: Tsienneto Road, Folsom Road, and Crystal Avenue (best viewing spots)

Dover, NH

• When: 7/6 (Dusk)
• Where: Garrison Hill Park

Exeter, NH

• When: 7/13 (9 p.m.)
• Where: Swasey Parkway

Gorham, NH

• When: 7/4 (10 p.m.)
• Where: Town Common (fireworks are shot off at Promenade Field)

Greenville, NH

• When: 7/3
• Where: Pots and Pans Parade at Town Field

Hampstead, NH

• When: 6/29 (Dusk)
• Where: Behind the town hall on Main Street

Hampton, NH

• When: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.)
• Where: The beach, near B and C Streets

Keene, NH

• When: 7/3 (after the Swamp Bats game)
• Where: Alumni Field

Laconia, NH

• When: 7/6 (10 p.m.)
• Where: Opechee Park

Laconia, NH

• When: 7/3 (9:30 p.m.)
• Where: Weirs Beach

Lebanon, NH

• When: 7/4 (9:20 p.m.)
• Where: Storrs Hill Ski Area

Lincoln, NH

• When: 7/5 (Dusk)
• Where: Along Main Street, at Hobo Railroad

Littleton, NH

• When: 7/6 (9:30 p.m.)
• Where: Remich Park

Manchester, NH

• When: 7/3 (9:30 p.m.); rain date 7/5
• Where: Arms Park

Manchester, NH

• When: 7/4, 7/5, 7/6 (after the Fisher Cats games)
• Where: Delta Dental Stadium

Meredith, NH

• When: 7/4 (Dusk)
• Where: Meredith Bay

Merrimack, NH

• When: 7/4 (9:15 p.m.)
• Where: Merrimack High School

Nashua, NH

• When: 7/4 (Dusk)
• Where: Holman Stadium

Pelham, NH

• When: 6/29 (Dusk); rain date 6/26
• Where: Pelham Municipal Center

Portsmouth, NH

• When: 7/3 (9:15 p.m.); rain date 7/5
• Where: South Mill Pond

Rochester, NH

• When: 7/13 (9 p.m.); rain date 7/14
• Where: Lilac Family Fun Festival at Spaulding High School & James W. Foley Community Center

Rye, NH

• When: 6/30 (Dusk)
• Where: Parsons Field

Salem, NH

• When: 7/5 (9:15 p.m.)
• Where: Canobie Lake Park

Salem, NH

• When: 7/3 (9 p.m.)
• Where: Tuscan Village

Waterville Valley, NH

• When: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.)
• Where: Corcoran’s Pond

Windham, NH

• When: 6/26 (9:30 p.m.); rain date 6/30
• Where: Windham High School

Wolfeboro, NH

• When: 7/4 (Dusk); rain date 7/5
• Where: Brewster Campus

Massachusetts

Somerville, MA

• When: June 27, 6 p.m.; Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
• Where: Trum Field, 541 Broadway, Somerville, MA

Framingham, MA

• When: June 28, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fireworks start after 9 p.m.
• Where: Farm Pond Park, 135 Dudley Rd., Framingham, MA

Worcester, MA

• When: June 28, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Cristoforo Colombo Park, 180 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA

Canton, MA

• When: June 30, 6:30 p.m. - after 9 p.m.; Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
• Where: Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Dr., Canton, MA

Everett, MA

• When: June 30, 6 p.m.; Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Glendale Park, 50 Elm St., Everett, MA

Waltham, MA

• When: June 30, 4 p.m.; Fireworks start at dusk
• Where: The fireworks will be set off from a barge on the Charles River near the Moody Street bridge. Potential viewing spots include: Waltham Common, Moody St Bridge, Riverwalk, McDevitt School Field, Crescent Street Municipal Lot, Fitch School, Church Street Municipal Lot, and Landry Park.

Haverhill, MA

• When: July 1, 5 p.m.; Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
• Where: Haverhill Trinity Stadium, 155 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill, MA

Boston, MA

• When: July 2, 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Fireworks will be launched from a barge at Boston's Long Wharf. Best vantage points to see the show from the harbor include: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Fan Pier, Flagship Wharf, Piers Park, LoPresti Park East Boston, and Griffin’s Wharf.

Foxborough, MA

• When: July 2, 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Patriot Place, 2 Patriot Pl., Foxborough, MA

Tewksbury, MA

• When: July 2, 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Livingston Street Park

Andover, MA

• When: July 3, 9:20 p.m.
• Where: Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Rd., Andover, MA

Gloucester, MA

• When: July 3, 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Where: Over Gloucester Harbor

Lynn, MA

• When: July 3, 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: King's Beach, 13 Lynn Shore Dr., Lynn, MA

Needham, MA

• When: July 3, 5:30 p.m.; Fireworks start at dark
• Where: Memorial Park, 92 Rosemary St., Needham, MA

Vermont

Burlington, VT

• When: July 3, 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Waterfront Park

Stowe, VT

• When: July 4, 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Mayo Fields

Manchester, VT

• When: July 4, 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park

Brattleboro, VT

• When: July 4, 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Living Memorial Park

Montpelier, VT

• When: July 3, 9:30 p.m.
• Where: State House Lawn

Maine

Portland, ME

• When: July 4, 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Eastern Promenade

Bar Harbor, ME

• When: July 4, 9:15 p.m.
• Where: Bar Harbor Pier

Old Orchard Beach, ME

• When: July 4, 9:45 p.m.
• Where: Old Orchard Beach Pier

Bangor, ME

• When: July 4, 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Bangor Waterfront

Freeport, ME

• When: July 4, 9:15 p.m.
• Where: LL Bean Discovery Park

This guide aims to help you find the perfect spot to enjoy the fireworks in New England. Happy Fourth of July from Verani Realty!