Amherst Fourth of July Schedule 2013

Get ready for a "Sizzling Fourth" in Amherst during the 2013 4th of July celebrations!

Patch Editor Robert Michaelson is sponsoring facepainting with Krickey the Clown again this year. Find them before  the fireworks at Souhegan High School from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Other events will include fireworks sponsored by the Granite State Credit Union, music, hot air balloon rides, a magic show, the Roaming Railroad, and food at Souhegan High School on the 3rd, and a parade on Thursday morning in the village with bands, floats, antique cars, N.H. Regiments, marchers, clowns and more. The children’s bicycle parade will begin at Knight’s Field on Main Street and precede the town parade.

Anyone interested in being in the parade, having a spot on the village green (non-profit organizations), or helping with the activities should contact Nancy Head, 673-1389 or njhead@myfairpoint.net. Volunteers are always welcome!

Fourth of July Celebration Schedule 2013

Wednesday, July 3rd, Souhegan High School

REMAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides 5:30 - Dusk

Amherst Fire & EMS vs Milford Fire Department Softball Game—Bean Baseball Field 6:00-8:00 pm

Food! Pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, ice cream, slush—By Stadium 6:00-9:00 pm

Face Painting by Krickey the Clown (Sponsored by Amherst Patch) 5:30-7:30 pm

Roaming Railroad 6:00-Dusk

Dustin Newhouse Band—Beside Annex 6:00 – 8:00

Magic by George—Stadium Sponsored by Norman Wrenn, BOT-L-GAS 7:00-7:45 pm

Band Concert - Amherst Town Band--Stadium 8:00 pm – Dusk

Fireworks! Jack Reed & Volunteers Dusk Major - Dusk Sponsor: Granite State Credit Union Rain Date: July 4 

Thursday, July 4th, Amherst Village:

Historical Museums Open, Middle Street 9:00 am -1:00 pm

Children's Bicycle Parade - Amherst Lions Club 10:00 am Judging 9:45 am, Knight Field on Main St.

Parade with Bands, Floats, Antique Autos, 1St & 5th NH Regiments, Mini-Kars, Uncle, Sam, Marchers, Clowns, Puppies on Parade (Spalding Field), NH Dignitaries, & More! 10:00 am “Step-off” from Wilkins School

Village Green Activities including:

Art Show—Artists and More Artists! 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Booths, Clowns, Pocket Ladies, Children's Activities, Food 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Old Fashioned Craft Demonstrations - Town Hall End of Green 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Animals on the Green- Middle Street End 9:00 am-12:30 pm

Declaration of Independence- Uncle Sam Reviewing Stand 9:30 am

The Music Man Quartet! Reviewing Stand 9:45 am

Antique Auto Show—Church Side of Green 11:00 am

Reviewing Stand Ceremonies: Dignitaries, Awards, Citizen of the Year - Following the parade

Dog Tales—A Dog Show, Reviewing Stand Following Ceremony  

More information on events:

4th of July Antique Auto Parade – 2013

4th of July Bicycle Parade – 2013

4th of July Puppy Parade – 2013