4th of July Celebration at the New Boston Fairgrounds

New Boston celebrates Independence Day with a parade and a number of events held at the Hillsborough County 4H Fairgrounds in New Boston, NH.

At noon the Molly Stark Cannon is fired much to the delight of the crowd

Chicken BBQ always a treat
And some ice cream for dessert churned by a gasoline engine from 1858

Patrick O’Brien with some miniature horses
I had to leave before the mud volleyball match which is very entertaining. They provide an outdoor spigot and hose for the participants.
Mary Poppins marched in the parade,  I met Sister Suffragette at the fairgrounds

“We’re clearly soldiers in petticoatsDauntless crusaders for women’s votes!”

Nothing runs like a Deere
Classic Cars
Engines were simpler back then

Music provided  by the Cider Press Band 

4th of July Parade in New Boston – 2015

Happy Birthday America!

Uncle Sam greets the onlookers at the New Boston, NH annual 4th of July Parade

86 New Boston men volunteered to serve in the American Civil War (1861-1865). 29 died in service. Learn more on the New Boston Historical Society webpage.

The newest town citizen participated in his first parade. The oldest citizen was also in the parade

The terminus of the parade is the Hillsborough 4H Fairgrounds.

The “Constitution” pumper

Best view of the parade is on mom’s shoulders

What is more Americana than a parade with tractors?

Doing backflips for the crowd

Eat candy and get sprayed from a float

Never forget