The Fourth of July is one of the best times to enjoy the charm of the New Hampshire Seacoast — and nothing caps off a summer evening like a great fireworks display. Whether you're staying close to home or looking to explore a neighboring town, here’s your 2025 guide to all the best fireworks shows within 15 miles of Portsmouth.
📍 Portsmouth, NH
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: Fireworks at 9:15 PM (Music & festivities start at 7 PM)
Location: Leary Field & South Mill Pond
Enjoy a full evening of live music, family activities, and a fireworks show over the pond. Rain date is July 5.
📍 Rye, NH
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Parsons Field
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a classic hometown fireworks show near the coast.
📍 Hampton Beach, NH
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Hampton Beach (Ocean Blvd)
One of the Seacoast’s most iconic displays, enjoy fireworks right on the beach with music and boardwalk fun.
📍 Dover, NH
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Garrison Hill Tower
A great family-friendly event with views of the city and fireworks lighting up the skyline.
📍 Exeter, NH
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM (following a concert)
Location: Swasey Parkway
This extended celebration wraps up with a fantastic display after an evening concert along the river.
✨ Celebrate the Seacoast This 4th of July
Whether you’re catching fireworks in Rye, enjoying music in Portsmouth, or watching from the sand in Hampton, the Seacoast is full of ways to make your 4th of July memorable. Stay safe, enjoy the festivities, and take in all that our beautiful coastal communities have to offer!
