SUNDAY, JULY 4TH
SPARKLER 5K ROAD RACE
The Sparkler 5K is held every 4th of July as a holiday tradition for many families. This year, 2021, the course will be starting and ending on the track at the Merrimack High School in Merrimack, NH. The race starts at 8 am, followed by light refreshments and awards. Preceding the race, there is a kids race on the track. For complete details or to register, visit the Merrimack Road Runners Club website.
MERRIMACK ROTARY CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST & FAMILY FUN DAY CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
The Rotary Club of Merrimack made the difficult decision in March not hold the the Annual Pancake Breakfast or Family Fun Day this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These two events require months of coordination and require a lot of sponsorships to put on and given the uncertainty of things in March; they decided it was too much of a risk this year. They hope to return with both events in 2022!
ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE
The Town of Merrimack's Annual 4th of July Parade is organized by the Parks & Recreation Department and is typically one of the larger Independence Day Parades in the State of New Hampshire. The Parade features a wide range of bands, militia units, clowns, local businesses, community organizations and more.
This year's parade has 44 groups registered to participate. Click on the link below to view this year's parade line up:
PARADE ROUTE:
The Parade begins at 1:00 pm at the Commons Shopping Plaza (Tractor Supply) which is located at 515 Daniel Webster Highway. The parade travels south down Daniel Webster Highway. It then takes a right onto Baboosic Lake Road and travels past Mastricola Elementary School and then takes a left onto O'Gara Drive. The parade concludes at Merrimack High School. The entire route is 1.5 miles long.
ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY
SUNDAY, JULY 4TH @ 9:00 PM
MERRIMACK HIGH SCHOOL
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! The Annual Fireworks display is coordinated by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Fireworks are shot off from behind Merrimack High School. Those coming to watch the fireworks can watch from the parking lot in front of the high school or on the athletic fields next to JMUES. Fireworks will also be visible from Watson Park. For safety reasons; the bleachers behind Merrimack High School will not be available for viewing.
DJ Darren Roy will be playing music for the crowds entertainment from 7:30 - 9:00 pm up at Merrimack High School. Enjoy some musical entertainment before the fireworks show begins.
Fireworks Start Time: 9:00 pm
Grab your blanket and find a good spot at Merrimack High School (38 McElwain Street) in time for the show which starts at 9:00pm.
