Celebrate July 4 in the White Mountains

Celebrating the Fourth of July in the White Mountains is always a great time! We have the scoop on America 250 happenings including a five-day celebration at Settlers Green.

Settlers Green is hosting Catch The Spirit, a 5-day celebration that includes sidewalk sales, special events, giveaways and an appearance in this year's July 4 Parade in Conway Village. 

The cornerstone of the event is the "Catch The Spirit" Gift Card Giveaway that presents two ways to enter and a total of 13 chances to win a $250 Settlers Green Gift Card. The first way to get entered is to attend Bubbles & Beats, our weekly summer series, which will be themed red, white and blue on Friday, July 3. We'll be giving out 250 Under Armour Freedom Collection Kids Tees to kids ages 3-12 that include a code for Mom, Dad or a guardian to officially enter. The only other way to get entered to win is to look for the Settlers Green float at the July 4 Parade in Conway Village. We'll be distributing shopping bags that include a QR code to enter the "Catch The Spirit" Gift Card Giveaway. The parade begins at 1:15 in Conway Village.

Settlers Green is open daily at 10 a.m. over July 4 weekend and stores close at 6 p.m. on July 4. See All Hours >

Many of the surrounding towns host fireworks, parades and activities throughout the weekend. It's always a good idea to make a plan and carpool to the many villages in the area celebrating the Fourth, as parking can be limited. 

Here's a comprehensive list of area July 4 festivities:

Town of Conway July 4 Celebrations

Saturday, July 4

The Town of Conway has celebration all afternoon on July 4. Festivities begin with a July 4 Parade in Conway Village starting at 1:15 p.m. Due to construction, this year's route will begin at Kennett Middle School and end at Hillside Avenue, just off West Side Road. Look for the Settlers Green float!

In the late afternoon, head to North Conway Village for live music including the singing of the National Anthem starting at 3:55 p.m. Fireworks go off in Schouler Park at 9:45 p.m. Learn More>

Town of Bartlett July 4 Celebrations

Saturday, July 4

The Hellen Hayes Memorial Parade in Bartlett is a grand tradition that begins at 11 a.m. The route runs through Bartlett Village. Bartlett is 25 minutes west of Settlers Green.

Town of Gorham July 4 Celebrations

Gorham is known for the state's oldest and longest Independence Day celebration! This three-day extravaganza includes live music, carnival rides, a patriotic-themed ATV scavenger hunt, a farmer’s market, old car show and more. Gorham is located 55 minutes north of Settlers Green on Route 16. Learn More > 

Town of Ossipee July 4 Celebrations

Saturday, July 4

Ossipee, located 40 minutes south of Settlers Green, has a full day of festivities that is capped off with fireworks in Constitution Park at 9 p.m.

Town Of Jackson July 4 Celebrations

Sunday, July 5

Picturesque Jackson Village, located about 25 minutes north of Settlers Green on Route 16, has an array of activities throughout the day on Sunday, July 5. The evening is capped off with a professional fireworks display at 9 p.m. This celebration is organized by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Learn More>