06/24/2026
July in Haverhill! Celebrate America's 250th!
"The City of Haverhill is hosting a patriotic bike parade in addition to fireworks and other events throughout the month of July to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary." - WHAV
Highlights of July:
July 3-
"Fireworks are set to kick off the celebration, starting on Friday, July 3, 5 p.m., in Riverside Park, 155 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with face painting, live music and food trucks in place before then...."
July 4-
"The patriotic bike parade takes place Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m., also at Riverside Park. Participants are encouraged to decorate their wheels and participate in the contest....."
July 11:
" The Daughters of the American Revolution...
commemorative program honoring the life and service of Gen. James Brickett ..." plus a
"reading of the Declaration of Independence Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m., Pentucket Cemetery, 218 Water St., Haverhill."
July 11:
Haverhill Firefighting Museum
"the early days of Haverhill Firefighting. The exhibit take place from 12-4 p.m., 75 Kenoza Ave."- part of Haverhill Cultural Treasures " Month of Museums "
July 12:
"Rocks Village Memorial Association hosts a walking tour, circa 1776, Sunday, July 12, 1-3 p.m., at Rocks Village Memorial Association, 1 River Road, Haverhill..." ( Cultural Treasures- Month of Museums)
July 20:
" Haverhill Public Library joins Friends of the Ashland Public Library to offer “The Black Experiences of the Revolution with Herstorian Gracia Rich,” Monday, July 20, 7-8 p.m."
July 22-
" Buttonwoods Museum presents “Stitching History Together: Reproduction Gown Event,” Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. " * Cultural Treasures- Month of Museums)
More public readings of the Declaration of Independence:
July 3-
" Historic New England ’s “Summer Play Days” program and takes place, Friday, July 3, 10 a.m. to noon, at Historic New England, 151 Essex St., Haverhill."
July 8-
" Hill View Montessori and takes place Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m., Hill View Montessori, 75 Foundation Ave, Haverhill"
July 11-
Daughters of the American, at their program (above)
"Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m., Pentucket Cemetery, 218 Water St., Haverhill."
Many more Public readings of the Declaration are in the planning stages by different groups around Haverhill.
Big thanks to the members of the Mayor's 250th commission as well as
City of Haverhill Mayor's Office - Official
Members of both Pentucket Kiwanis , Haverhill Exchange Club , Rotary Club of Haverhill , and Haverhill Kiwanis clubs have been active in the Mayor's America's 250th commission.
Additional information in the WHAV article below:
https://whav.net/2026/06/23/haverhill-plans-bike-parade-fireworks-more-to-mark-nations-250th-birthday/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTY3MDY3MzQzMzUyNDI3AAGnYJr49h-c-sigXdorBi8nGKpuGKc1H08uSg7aurvxsAKb-ZYSxtpSjc-cMwY_aem_dqEjyt6bMx32uPki4GHVNA
The City of Haverhill is hosting a patriotic bike parade in addition to fireworks and other events throughout the month of July to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Fireworks are set to kick off the celebration, starting on Friday, July 3, 5 p.m., in Riverside Park, 155 Lincoln Ave., Haverhi
