2023 4th Of July Guide

Find your local parades, fireworks & celebrations here:

Andover:

🇺🇸 Andover's Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks (Andover)

Boxford:

🇺🇸 4th of July Road Race (Boxford)

Haverhill:

🇺🇸Haverhill's Independence Day Celebration (Haverhill)

Lawrence:

🇺🇸 Lawrence Fireworks (Lawrence)

North Andover:

TBA

Methuen:

🇺🇸 Methuen Fireworks (Methuen)

Middleton 

TBA

RECIPES:

Celebrate the 4th of July with Red, White & Blue Cupcakes  Tie dye or multi-color cupcakes have become very popular, and with good reason - they are fun and fairly simple to make! We created some red, white and blue cupcakes that are perfect for the 4th of Ju… 

Red, White, & Blue Sparkle Cookie
Start an annual tradition when you whip up a batch of these Yummy Red, White, & Blue Sparkle Cookies for memorial!  They are great for picnics, family treats or midnight snacks and, best of a… 

4th of July Fun: Patriotic Fruit Pops
These festive pops contain simple ingredients and supplies. Each layer needs to be added slowly, but the patriotic result is worth the wait.Makes four 3 oz pops.You will need:Pureed strawberries (appr…

CRAFTS

How To Make A Beaded American Flag Pin
Want to show off your patriotic pride?This beaded American flag pin is an easy craft project for all skill levels. All you need to make this beaded American flag pin are some safety pins and beads!&nb… 

Three Easy July 4th Crafts For Kids

Looking for a kid-friendly Fourth of July craft? I've got not one, but three easy crafts your kids -- no matter what their ages -- can do for the Independence Day holiday. Bonus: you probably… 

4th of July Fun: Make Your Own Patriotic Shirts

My kids love decorating shirts for different holidays. What you need:White T-shirtsFabric Paint (we used red, blue and silver)Piece of cardboard or empty cereal boxBaby wipesOptional: Star stamps (I f… 

Other Fireworks Outside of the Merrimack Valley

Newburyport
8/6/2023, 9:15 PM, Newburyport Harbor | Yankee Homecoming Days

Salisbury
6/24/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/1/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/15/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/22/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/29/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/4/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach with Joppa Flats
7/8/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach

Beverly
7/4/2023, 9:15 PM, West Beach in Beverly Farms - 121 West Road

Hampton Beach, NH
12/31/2023, 9:30 PM,
5/28/2023, 9:30 PM,
5/29/2023, 9:30 PM,
6/17/2023, 9:30 PM,
6/21/2023, 9:30 PM,
6/28/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/13/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/19/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/26/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/4/2023, 9:30 PM, Hampton Beach
7/5/2023, 9:30 PM,
8/16/2023, 9:30 PM,
8/2/2023, 9:30 PM,
8/23/2023, 9:30 PM,
8/30/2023, 9:30 PM,
8/9/2023, 9:30 PM,
9/3/2023, 9:30 PM,
9/9/2023, 9:30 PM,

Lowell
7/4/2023, 9:00 PM (Raindate: 7/7/2023), Pedestrian Walkway – Aiken Street

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