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NB Announces July 4th Parade Plans

This article and more can be found in the March edition of the New Boston Bulletin

2011 New Boston July 4th Parade

New Boston's 80th Annual 4th of July Celebration features an award-winning parade through picturesque New Boston Village, followed by a full schedule of festivities on the 4H Youth Center Grounds.  Featuring firing of Molly Stark Cannon, handtub demonstration, Cowboy Mounted Shooters,Little Red Wagon theatre, the Jim Show, Mud Volleyball tournament, fiddler's contest, Climbing Wall, children's games and activities, and a bonfire and fireworks at dark (weather conditions permitting).  No Rain Date for fireworks.

 

Food vendors on site throughout the entire event (grilled and fried foods, ice cream, fried dough, cotton candy and popcorn, and hand squeezed lemonade). Free Parking.  No carry-in, pets strongly discouraged.

 

Schedule 2011

Monday, July 4

10:00 am        Award-winning parade through historic downtown New Boston 

Scheduled Entertainment & Events at the Hillsborough County 4H Youth Center

(Admission $5.00, children 12 and under admitted free.  Free parking.)

 

11:30 am Celebration opens

Presentation of Colors

National Anthem

Firing of the historic Molly Stark Cannon

Parade float awards

(Face painting, bouncy-fun, games & activities throughout the day!)

11:45 am The Little Red Wagon presents “Strega Nona” (tent)

12:00 pm Chicken BBQ, until sold out

12:00 pm NBFD Handtub demonstration, followed by children’s muster (near show ring)

12:30 pm Cowboy Mounted Shooters (show ring)

12:45 pm Watermelon Eating Contest (location tbd)

1:00 pm Mud Volleyball Tournament begins

The Jim Show (stage)

1:00 to 3:00 pm Horse Pulling Competition (pulling ring)

2:00 to 5:00 pm Fiddler’s Contest (indoor arena)

2:00 to 6:00 pm Granite State Zoo (field behind chicken BBQ)

2:30 pm Dog agility demonstration (pulling track)

3:00 pm Old-timey Children’s Games (field behind BBQ)

4:00 pm TMud & The Spuds (stage)

5:30 pm Tug-of-War Competition – register at information booth (mud volleyball court)

6:00 pm Pie Eating Contest – register at information booth (stage)

6:00 to 9:00 pm Climbing Wall by Vertical Dreams

7:00 to 9:00 pm New Boston Idol Karaoke hosted by DJ Etc. - $5 entry fee, register at the stage (stage)

8:00 pm Bonfire (show ring) – Weather and conditions permitting

9:15 pm Grand Fireworks Display – Weather permitting, no rain date. 

Events, performers, times and location are subject to change without notice.

New Boston Barn Dance Kicks Off 4th of July, June 25th

The Goffstown Edge would like to thank Brandy Mitroff and the New Boston Bulletin for sharing this important community information!

New Boston’s 80th Annual 4th of July Celebration is just around the corner, and what better way to kick-off our celebration than by kicking-it-up at the Barn Dance on Saturday night, June 25th.  Featuring New Boston’s own Cider Press band, playing a great mix of classic rock favorites, the dance rocks the rafters of the 4-H Youth Center arena, off Route 13, New Boston, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
Tickets are just $10 per person at the door. The Barn Dance is an adult-oriented BYOB event.  Light refreshments and ice are available for sale throughout the evening. Grab your friends and come on down!
The Barn Dance is an important fundraiser for the 4th of July Celebration, and all proceeds from ticket and raffle sales directly benefit the celebration and the Hillsborough County 4-H Foundation.

Other favorites return to the 4th of July Celebration as well--and it’s never too early to register for these fun events:

Mud Volleyball:  Six-on-six, co-ed, double elimination tournament is fun in the knee-deep mud!  Entry fee is $40 per team. Cash prizes: $200 first, $100 second!  Registrations accepted until all slots are filled.
Fiddler’s Contest: Fiddlers from across New England compete in three categories.  This is a judged event with cash prizes.  First-class musicians will entertain throughout the afternoon with traditional, foot-stompin’ tunes.  Pre-register up until 1:00 p.m. on the 4th, no entry fee. 
Floats for the Parade:  There’s still time to gather friends and family to create a float for our ever-popular 4th of July parade!  This year’s theme is “Decades,” and cash prizes are awarded to the top three floats.  Call Laura Bernard at 487-2556 to register your float before someone else takes your idea!
Volunteers:  The Celebration is possible because of a “small army” of volunteers.  This is a fun way to give back to your community.  Please call Brandy Mitroff at 487-5200 if you’d like to help.
For more information about New Boston’s 4th of July Celebration and to register for the events listed above, visit us on Facebook (New Boston 4th of July Celebration) or e-mail newboston4thofjuly@gmail.com. 
--Lisa Cramb

NB July 4th Parade Theme Announced

Join the fun and be part of New Boston's 80th Annual Celebration

The New Boston 4th of July Association is excited to announce this year's parade theme:  "Decades"

This year marks New Boston's 80th Annual 4th of July Celebration, and what better way to mark this monumental milestone than with a parade celebrating decades- past, present or future!

Gather family, friends or business associates and brainstorm float ideas, but be sure to register your float "theme" with the Association's new parade chairperson, Laura Bernard at 487-2556.  It's never too early to start!

Help New Boston Reach 4th of July Parade Goal

  Winter may be at our doorsteps, but the New Boston 4th of July Association is already hard at work planning and fundraising for the 2011 4th of July Celebration.  We are a 501(C)3 Organization that depends on ticket sales, sponsorships, fundraising and donations to support this event each year.

Starting December 1st, look for 4th of July Celebration donation jugs in various stores around New Boston.  Help us reach our 2011 goal of $7,500- every little bit helps.

As 2010 draws to a close, we ask that you consider making a year-end, tax-deductible, charitable donation to the New Boston 4th of July Association.  Help us ensure a strong future for this cherished tradition.

For information or to donate, please contact Paula Bellemore at 487-1312 or Lisa Cramb at 487-2292, or e-mail newboston4thofjuly@gmail.com

New Boston July 4th Parade & Celebration Photos

These exceptional photos of the New Boston July 4th Celebration come to you courtesy of Meredith Suitor, who spent the entire day documenting the event.  It was hot, it was dusty, and you can't take pictures sitting in the shade under a tree, so Meridith really deserves a great big THANK YOU from the Goffstown Edge for sharing her hard work.

Please visit Meridith's Smug Mug Page to see the full catalog of photos- maybe there will be one of you!  The photos can be ordered directly from the site.  New Boston 2010 Fourh of July Celebration

 

 

 

 

July 4th Fireworks and More in New Boston & Hopkinton

Fireworks are in short supply this year, but there are a few very explosive bright spots where families can still enjoy the traditional July 4th spectacular.  Concord fireworks begin at dusk Sunday at Memorial Field, with a $2 donation collected at the gate.  Vendors and live music will begin at 5:30.  Manchester will host a fireworks display on Saturday, July 3rd at dusk in Arms Park.  The park will only be open for foot traffic after 6 p.m., and food and beverage vendors will be available.  No alcohol or pets are allowed.  The 39th Army Band will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Bridge Street Bridge heading East will be closed to all traffic including pedestrian beginning at 8 a.m. and the westbound side will be closed at 10 a.m. both through the end of the event.  There will not be a fireworks display in Milford this year.

New Boston

Now in it’s 79th year, the Annual New Boston 4th of July Celebration begins with the perfect New England home town parade starting from Rte 77 and circling around the gazebo down Rte. 13.  The 2010 theme is School Days, and the Celebration Committee, “is pleased to announce that this year's event will feature venerable favorites, and a few new events!”  Stop by the NB Community Church and pick up a fresh breakfast burrito, then settle in to enjoy the parade.  A day of family fun continues rain or shine at the 4H Youth Center with the firing of the Molly Stark cannon, a fiddler’s contest, a Mud Volleyball Tournament, horse pulls, entertainment, games, and the popular “New Boston Idol Karaoke.”  A chicken BBQ will be available, as well as beverages and ice cream.  Weather conditions permitting, there will be a bonfire at dusk and fireworks.  Admission is $5/ under 12 free.  For information about the parade and to register your float, contact parade chairperson Paula Bellemore at 487-5090.

Hopkinton

Plan to set up your chairs at 11:30 a.m. for the Hopkinton’s Children’s Parade, followed at noon by the Independence Day Parade, then head over to Houston Park behind the library for the 4th Annual July 4th Celebration and Family Fun Day.  The event begins at 12:30 with free admission.  Sponsored by the Hopkinton Recreation Department, there will be games, raffles, wagon rides, contests, and music.  Sure to please the kids, popular family entertainer “Johnny the K” will bring his hundreds of hats and balloon animals.  The Tookie Cookie Bakeoff will be back, and there will also be face painting, a pie eating contest, and a dunking booth.  Several community groups will have booths set up, and community seniors will have a bake sale.  A concession stand will be available as well.  Contact the Recreation Department at 746-2915 with any questions.

New Boston Community Church July 4th Breakfast

I know I printed a whole article on the July 4th Celebration, but I just wanted to bring special note to this lovely and portable breakfast being offered by the New Boston Community Church the day of the parade.  What a tremendous idea, and so typical of the NBCC to be so creative!

Look for the New Boston Community Church Breakfast Burritos outside the church on July 4th.  As you are getting a good spot to watch the parade, leave the cooking to us and swing by to grab a delicious breakfast burrito.  The Community Dinners will return in August for their Burgers & Dogs dinner, including corn on the cob, salad, and dessert.

4th of July Barn Dance June 26th in New Boston

 Featuring Cider Press

New Boston's 4th of July Celebration officially kicks-off on Saturday, June 26th at 8:00 p.m. with the annual Barn Dance, featuring venerable barn dance rockers, Cider Press.  Clete Peirce, Bob Belanger and Company will rock the Langdell Arena on the grounds of the Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Center with a mix of classic rock and newer hits.  If you haven't been to the Barn Dance, plan to join us this year for a festive night of good music and dancing to kick-off the 4th of July!  Admission is $10 per person; tickets are available at the door, and all proceeds benefit the New Boston 4th of July Celebration and the Hillsborough County 4-H Foundation.  The Barn Dance is BYOB event; light refreshments and ice available.  Free parking, accessible.

Let's Win $10,000 for July 4th!!!

Help your city or town win a $10,000 grant for its official 4th of July event by visiting www.bringbackthe4th.com, powered by Liberty Mutual.

CONTEST ENDS JUNE 14!

When you do the quiz, please use the zip code of the town you are voting for.  If you are reading the Goffstown Edge from away, the zip codes are as follows:

Goffstown 03045

Dunbarton 03046

New Boston 03070

Remember, Goffstown's 250th Anniversary is 2011, and New Boston has a terrific parade that we've all come to depend on for our holiday entertainment.  If you are living in a village that likely would not be able to pull together a committee to make good use of the award, then you can submit the Goffstown or New Boston zips.  Let's win this!!!