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4th of July Parade Information

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

 Salute to Independence – USA 250th Celebration Parade 

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 1,400 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

mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov

Parade Information

New Parade Route for 2026

Political Organization Parade 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 Organization Parade Registration

General Parade Participant Registration

Deadline to enter the Parade is

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026



Click here to register

Political Organization Parade Registration

Political Organization Parade Registration

Political Organization Parade Registration

Deadline to enter the Parade is

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026



Click here to register

List of Participating Groups

  • America's Civic Miss 2026
  • Ameri-Kids Baton Twirling Team
  • Bektash High Roller Unit
  • B.Well Studios
  • Camp Naticook
  • Cub Scout Pack 425
  • Dixie Cookbooks Band
  • DSV Aquatic Submarine

  • Magic Soul Academy Drum Line   
  • Merrimack  Republican Town Committee 
  • Merrimack Town Democratic Committee 
  • Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors
  • Movement Christian Church 
  • NH Police Association Pipe & Drums
  • NH State Representative Jeanine Notter
  • Hollie Noveletsky for Congress


  • Pipes & Drums of NHSCOT
  • NH State Representative Rosemarie Rung
  • Stefany Shaheen for Congress
  • Southern NH Corvette Club
  • Spartans Drum & Bugle Corp
  • Street Beat Brass Band
  • Troops of St George 1079


Copyright © 2026 Merrimack USA 250th Celebration - C/O Merrimack Parks & Recreation, 116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054

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