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4th of July Fireworks Information

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

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!


Entertainment: DJ Darren Roy will be playing music from 5:00pm - 9:00pm, with special guest, Alex Preston, from American Idol! And a performance by B.Well Studios. Come and get a good seat for the fireworks and enjoy some family friendly music.


Free family friendly activities include games, face painting, glitter tattoo and balloon artist! BONUS: free giveaways will be handed out to the first few hundred attendees! Make sure to visit the welcome tent on the field because once the freebies are gone, they're gone...


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS  

5:00pm - Event Space Opens
5:00pm - Carnival Games, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, and Glitter Tattoos Opens
5:30pm - American Idol Finalist, Alex Preston, Performance
6:45pm - Performance by: B Well Studios of Merrimack
7:30pm - DJ Darren Roy Dance Party
9:15pm - Fireworks


Food: There will be a wide variety of food trucks setup in the parking lot from  5:00pm - 9:00pm for attendees wanting to purchase food, drinks, ice cream and more. 


Parking will be available at 220 Daniel Webster Highway as well as a shuttle bus running from the Merrimack Premium Outlets. Spectators can also watch the fireworks directly from Merrimack Premium Outlets. Please follow all posted traffic signs and directions from event parking volunteers. See below for details. 

Event Details

Location: 

Kollsman Athletic Fields

220 Daniel Webster Hwy

Merrimack, NH 03054 


Parking Lot Opens: 5:00pm

Fireworks Start time: 9:15pm


*Parking & Shuttles also available from Merrimack Premium Outlets


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 Sunday, July 5th.
 

Questions? Contact:

Matt Casparius

Director of Parks & Recreation

Town of Merrimack, NH
(603) 420-1661

mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov

Entrance

Parking and Event Entrance to Industrial Park

Gates open at 5:00PM. 


There will only be one way into Industrial Park, at the signal light across from Anheuser-Busch.

  • Entrance on DW Hwy from the NORTH:
    • Make a right turn into the Industrial Park lot at the signal light. 
  • Entrance on DW Hwy from the SOUTH:
    • Make a left turn onto the Industrial Park lot at the signal light.


Parking spots will be filled on a first-arrival basis, starting with the North Parking Lot, following event traffic volunteers' directions.  Once the North Parking Lot reaches capacity, vehicles will be directed along the back of the building toward the South Parking Lot for additional parking.


Vehicles with ADA parking placards will be directed to the ADA parking area in the South Parking Lot.


Complimentary shuttle buses to and from the Merrimack Premium Outlets will drop off and pick up at the Shuttle Stop on the southeast side of the building.


***RIDE SHARING/GUEST DROP OFF AND PICK UP: For the safety of all attendees and to help keep traffic moving, there are no designated drop-off locations along Daniel Webster Highway or on the event grounds at 220 DW Hwy. Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or idling along Daniel Webster Highway to drop off event attendees. If you need to be dropped off, please use the Merrimack Premium Outlets shuttle bus stop. Complimentary shuttle buses run continuously between Merrimack Premium Outlets and the Fireworks Show grounds from 5:00PM to 10:00PM, providing convenient transportation to and from the event.

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Exit

Event Exit from Industrial Park

At the conclusion of the Fireworks Show, vehicles will follow all posted traffic signs and directions from event parking volunteers to ensure a safe and quick exit. 


Vehicles parked in the North Parking Lot will exit Industrial Park heading south (right turn at the signal light) on DW Hwy ONLY. This route maintains southbound access on DW Highway and westbound access on Industrial Drive, with connections to Continental Boulevard and both the northbound and southbound ramps of the Everett Turnpike.


Vehicles parked in the South Parking Lot will exit Industrial Park via a reversed traffic pattern, heading north (left turn at the signal light) on DW Hwy ONLY. This route maintains northbound access on DW Highway towards Exit 11 with various routes to the rest of Merrimack.

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NORTH Parking Lot Exit

Vehicles parked in the North Parking Lot will exit turning right (southbound) at the traffic signal onto Daniel Webster Hwy.


This route maintains southbound access on DW Highway and westbound access on Industrial Drive, with connections to Continental Boulevard and both the northbound and southbound ramps of the Everett Turnpike.

SOUTH Parking Lot Exit

Vehicles parked in the South Parking Lot will exit back the same way they entered, however turning left (northbound) at the traffic signal onto Daniel Webster Hwy.


This route maintains northbound access on DW Highway towards Exit 11 with various routes to the rest of Merrimack.

Entertainment, Activities and Food Trucks

Music and Entertainment

  1. DJ Darren Roy
  2. Guest Appearance by Alex Preston, American Idol Finalist
  3. Guest Performance by B.Well Studios


Free Activities

  1. Face Painting by Kristi Parker – Krickey The Clown
  2. Glitter Tattoos by Barbara Foristall – Cracker Jacks the Clown
  3. Balloon Artist by Pam Bridge  – Pammy the Balloon Twister
  4. Games by DJ Darren Roy


Food Trucks

  1. Sicilian Street Chef
  2. Carla's Coffee
  3. Mama Shugs Kitchen
  4. Eatery Food Trucks
  5. Kona Ice
  6. Travelin' Tom's Coffee
  7. Sauwce
  8. Timeless Treats
  9. All Purpose Bakery
  10. The Burstin' Kernel
  11. Dylan & Pete's Ice Cream
  12. Pete's Pushcarts


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Frequently Asked Questions...

FAQs and answers will be posted soon! If you have any questions regarding the 4th of July fireworks show, please email info@merrimackusa250.org or send us a message on Facebook!

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