Looking for a fun event for Independence Day? Look in your local papers for fireworks schedules. Sometimes fireworks are lit the day before or day after July 4 depending on the company contracted. Generally, fireworks shows are right after dusk, about 9pm or so. Sometimes they are later so do double check that.

Don't want to go to the local fireworks show? Check out some of these events for the fourth instead...

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Massachusetts

• Haborfest Celebrates July 4. Boston. Harborfest celebrates the NATION'S BIRTHDAY! From start to finish...... boats float... flags wave... bells ring... history's alive... and fireworks set BOSTON aglow! (617)227 1528
• Fourth Of July Fair July 4. Boston. This annual 4th of July Fair offers 1,500 tickets for a barbecue, live entertainment and a front row seat to watch the spectacular fireworks over the Charles River. (617) 523 1038

New Hampshire

• July 4th Parade, Fireworks & Musical Entertainment July 4. Laconia. Parade from Garfield St. at Wyatt Park to Opechee Park on North Main St. Entertainment at Opechee Park with games, food, vendors and music! Fireworks will begin at 10pm over Lake Opechee. For more details, contact: (603) 524 5531
• July 4th Celebration July 4. Lincoln. Annual celebration includes a family BBQ and games, a parade through N. Woodstock and Lincoln, a band at the bandstand in N. Woodstock, and fireworks from downtown Lincoln. (603) 745 6621
• Celebration Of America July 4. Portsmouth.Celebrate the nation's birthday. Fun activities for all, food, music, entertainment and games for the whole family. For more details, contact: (603)433 1102
• July 4th Parade July 4. Wolfeboro. Annual July 4th Parade on Main Street. For more details, contact: (603) 569 2200
• Independence Day Celebration July 4. Waterville Valley. A home town parade, free outdoor concert, and fireworks. Great family entertainment. (603) 236 8175
• Littleton Fireworks Show July 4. Littleton. Spectacular fireworks display in the heart of Littleton, at dusk. For more details, contact: 603 444 6561
• Annual 4th Of July Family Party Train July 4. Lincoln. Celebrate the 4th of July aboard this two-hour family train. Under 3's ride free. (603) 745 2135
LI>July 4th Celebration July 4. Lincoln. Family picnic and activities. For more details, contact: 603 745 6621
• Conway July 4th Celebration July 4. North Conway. Activities include Conway's Annual Independence Day Parade, food, games and entertainment. Activities begin at Noon and continue all afternoon and evening. There will be an old fashioned concert in the park followed by spectacular fireworks. For more details, contact: 603 447 3811
• An American Celebration July 4. Portsmouth. Step over the threshold of history and catch the spirit at Strawbery Banke Museum this July 4th!
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