Fourth of July Fireworks, Parade Details in Merrimack

UPDATE, July 3, 2014:  Merrimack's fireworks are being postponed until Sunday, July 6 – the pre-established rain date.

An earlier story follows:

The annual Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. at Merrimack High School.

The Fourth of July Parade is scheduled to step off at 1 p.m. from the Tractor Supply at 515 Daniel Webster Highway. Children of all ages are invited to participate in the parade by decorating their bicycle, wagon or stroller. The parade features a wide range of bands, militia units, clowns, local businesses and much more.

Merrimack Parks & Recreation is looking for volunteers. Contact Matt Casparius, Director of Parks & Recreation at (603) 882-1046 or email him:  mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov if you are interested. See the town of Merrimack's Fourth of July page for more information.

The Sparkler 5K race/walk is at 8 a.m. at the Merrimack YMCA.
The Rotary Club's annual Pancake Breakfast is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Merrimack High School.

From noon to 8 p.m., the Merrimack Rotary Family Day at the Upper Elementary School features numerous activities, including children's entertainment, Local bands, crafts and gifts, a baking contest, food vendors, and more.

The holiday weekend fun starts on Thursday, July 3, with the Merrimack Concert Association playing some popular selections and patriotic tunes at the Abbie Griffin Park.

And don't forget the Historical Scavenger Hunt: In honor of Matthew Thornton's 300th birthday, the Merrimack Historical Society and Heritage Commissions are joining forces to hold a Historical Scavenger Hunt beginning on June 20 and ending at the July 4th Fun Day in town. From the Hunt organizers:

"Passports" available at the Town Manager's office. Each "passport" will direct you to one of 14 historical sites in town to begin your search. There will be a plastic box mounted on a wooden post at the location. In the box will be description of the site you have located, a sheet of stickers and directions to the next site.  Place one sticker in the appropriate spot on your passport, and continue your journey. When you have completed the entire 14 sites, take your passport to the Rotary Club information booth at the Fun Day to get your prize. HINT:  The sites are all located by street addresses, but some are at homes, other buildings, other locations and some in graveyards. Happy hunting.