30th Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Downtown Hanover, Hanover, NH
Price
Free
30th Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Overview
Celebrate Independence Day in classic New England style at Hanover's 30th Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Serving as the grand finale of Hanover's America 250 commemorations, this beloved community tradition brings residents and visitors together to honor both the nation's 250th anniversary and Hanover's 265th year.
The festivities begin with a hometown parade through downtown Hanover before continuing on the Dartmouth Green with live music, family-friendly games, hands-on activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, local food, and community favorites including Lou's annual pie-eating contest. New for 2026, participants can also test their appetites in the Co-op Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Blending patriotic spirit, small-town charm, and longstanding traditions, Hanover's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration offers a memorable way to commemorate America's 250th birthday and reflect on the community values that have helped shape the nation for generations.
The festivities begin with a hometown parade through downtown Hanover before continuing on the Dartmouth Green with live music, family-friendly games, hands-on activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, local food, and community favorites including Lou's annual pie-eating contest. New for 2026, participants can also test their appetites in the Co-op Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Blending patriotic spirit, small-town charm, and longstanding traditions, Hanover's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration offers a memorable way to commemorate America's 250th birthday and reflect on the community values that have helped shape the nation for generations.