250th Anniversary Celebrations | Town of Center Harbor, NH

The Town of Center Harbor will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence with various events throughout the year. Check back as we will be updating as more information is finalized.

Monday, May 25, 2026: Memorial Day Parade

12 noon start at Chase Circle with stops at Nichols Library, Town Docks and Town Cemetery
Inter-Lakes High School Marching Band; local scouts walking
Looking for Center Harbor Veterans to walk/ride in the parade (contact Nancy Bickford at 603-455-1632 or by email parksandrecreation@centerharbornh.gov to participate)
Small social hour after parade with drinks and treats

Saturday, July 4, 2026 Activities All day starting at 9 a.m.

9 a.m.: Children’s footraces
10 a.m.: 1.776 mile and 5-mile footrace start
1 p.m.: Parade starts at Chase Circle: THEME: America 250! Looking for various participants, walkers, decorated bikes, floats, antique cars, etc.
There will be ribbons and trophies as well as monetary prizes for top participants.
Get your family, your friends or even your business ready to participate!
6 p.m.: Town Band Concert at the Bandstand
Dusk: Fireworks

Friday August 28, 2026: End of Summer Party

Beach activities, contests and ice cream party
6 p.m.: No Limitz Band Concert with fun and dancing

Additional activities are still being planned

Sunday, September 6, 2026: Winnipesaukee Lantern Festival

This event is scheduled for the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Jared Maraio, General Manager of The Mount Washington Cruises, is working with the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) regarding this event, which will feature environmentally safe lanterns. The Mount Washington will be open to the public with music on the ship and local businesses will be asked to participate. The festival will be a fundraiser for Lakes Region Tourism, kicking off on Mother’s Day.

More details to come.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026: United States of America Proclamation

The Selectmen will issue a Proclamation recognizing the 250th anniversary of Congress formally declaring the official Country name as “United States of America”.