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4th of July Parade Information

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

The  Town of Merrimack's Annual 4th of July Parade is organized by the  Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department and is one of the largest  Independence Day Parades in the State of New Hampshire. In 2024; we had  72 registered groups encompassing more than 1400 participants in the  parade; making it the largest parade Merrimack has ever organized. The  Parade features a wide range of bands, militia units, clowns, local  businesses, community organizations and more. 


NEW PARADE ROUTE FOR 2026

This year, the Parade route will be flipped from its traditional direction and will run in reverse. New for this year, parade participants will line up along O’Gara Drive, with the official starting point located near the Skateboard Park.


When the Parade begins, it will turn right onto Baboosic Lake Road and head toward the center of Town. The route will then take a left onto Daniel Webster Highway, traveling past the Post Office, before turning right onto Front Street.


The Parade will conclude in the Commons Shopping Plaza parking lot near Tractor Supply. The total parade route is 1.1 miles in length. 

Questions

Please contact
Matt Casparius

Director of Parks & Recreation

Town of Merrimack, NH
603-420-1661

Parade Information

New Parade Route

Political Parade Participant Registration

General Parade Participant Registration

Parade lines up along O'Gara Drive with check in taking place near Merrimack High School (38 McElwain St) and ends at the Commons Shopping Plaza.(515 Daniel Webster Highway).

Download Parade Route & Staging Maps

General Parade Participant Registration

Political Parade Participant Registration

General Parade Participant Registration

Deadline to enter the parade is

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026



Click here to register

Political Parade Participant Registration

Political Parade Participant Registration

Political Parade Participant Registration

Deadline to enter the parade is

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026



Click here to register

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