Wanted: 4th of July Celebration Info

Airedale1 · 06-22-2015, 06:08 PM

Yes, I would love some info on the various 4 of July celebrations around the lake. We are hoping to view the fireworks from our boat, but are open to viewing on land as well. So, in your opinion:

1. Which town has the best display?

2. What is the time and date of the fireworks in a given town?

3. Is it best to view from the land or from the water?

4. If on the water, where is a good viewing spot?

Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated.

Slickcraft · 06-22-2015, 06:42 PM

Some earlier info here:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight=fireworks

We have only watched Alton's from the land, usually very good. Parking fills out very early so we ride the Harley and just fit in somewhere. Normally there are a lot of boats watching from the water. Did I say a lot of boats? As the show is launched from a barge I would guess that the view from the H2O is better than from land.

You could see Alton on the 3rd and Wolfeboro on the 4th and then post a review.

camp guy · 06-22-2015, 07:17 PM

Wolfeboro generally has a very good fireworks display. You can watch from the water in Wolfeboro Bay (usually quite crowded), or you watch from the Town docks (also, usually quite crowded).

There is also a parade in Wolfeboro large enough to provide something for all watchers. Oh, yes, the usual politicians show up, but they are just part of the parade. All in all, downtown Wolfeboro on July 4th is a good time.

Don't forget to get a hotdog from "Hot Dog Bob" at the Town docks, or, if you are into any other kind of food, you can probably find it locally.

That Guy · 06-22-2015, 08:50 PM

There is a particular fella in town that has some of the best fireworks. He lives on the lake. Last year he spent $25,000 on a firework display. Best part? Wife and I can see them perfectly from our front porch.

This'nThat · 06-23-2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

There is a particular fella in town that has some of the best fireworks. He lives on the lake. Last year he spent $25,000 on a firework display. Best part? Wife and I can see them perfectly from our front porch.

Worst part? Try to get any sleep that night -- or any other night he sets them off.

That Guy · 06-23-2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by This'nThat

Worst part? Try to get any sleep that night -- or any other night he sets them off.

He only sets them off on the 4th.

SIKSUKR · 06-23-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

He only sets them off on the 4th.

Are you refering to this guy?
July 5th, at Dark, The Best Fireworks Display On The Lake...... wants all you boaters to float around Wolfeboro Bay and Enjoy The Show !

This Show is from a private residence on the Sewall Rd side of the bay, about half way between downtown and G&H Boatyard. It has been said that good non-boating viewing spots are the town docks or the town beach located across the bay.

Here is last years thread from member sculpin.
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...vate+fireworks

Cindido · 06-23-2015, 06:06 PM

That was a great show last year - better then the town's. Hope he does it again this year !

ishoot308 · 06-23-2015, 06:33 PM

I have always favored the Wolfeboro display and if you have never been by boat you really must try it!

Dan

Cindido · 06-23-2015, 06:49 PM

It must've been better viewed by boat - it just wasn't that good from my vantage point at Brewster Academy IMHO. Also, thought I read there was a new vendor doing Wolfeboro's display this year. Maybe 2014 was just an off year?

Anyway, we love fireworks and like to take in as many displays as possible. Since we don't have a boat we're watching from the beach

06-22-2015, 06:08 PM	#1
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Wanted: 4th of July Celebration Info Yes, I would love some info on the various 4 of July celebrations around the lake. We are hoping to view the fireworks from our boat, but are open to viewing on land as well. So, in your opinion: 1. Which town has the best display? 2. What is the time and date of the fireworks in a given town? 3. Is it best to view from the land or from the water? 4. If on the water, where is a good viewing spot? Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated. __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

06-22-2015, 07:17 PM	#3
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 299 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	4th of July info Wolfeboro generally has a very good fireworks display. You can watch from the water in Wolfeboro Bay (usually quite crowded), or you watch from the Town docks (also, usually quite crowded). There is also a parade in Wolfeboro large enough to provide something for all watchers. Oh, yes, the usual politicians show up, but they are just part of the parade. All in all, downtown Wolfeboro on July 4th is a good time. Don't forget to get a hotdog from "Hot Dog Bob" at the Town docks, or, if you are into any other kind of food, you can probably find it locally.

06-23-2015, 06:33 PM	#9
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,276 Times in 2,050 Posts	I have always favored the Wolfeboro display and if you have never been by boat you really must try it! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

06-22-2015, 06:42 PM	#2
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,296 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,080 Times in 952 Posts	Some earlier info here: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight=fireworks We have only watched Alton's from the land, usually very good. Parking fills out very early so we ride the Harley and just fit in somewhere. Normally there are a lot of boats watching from the water. Did I say a lot of boats? As the show is launched from a barge I would guess that the view from the H2O is better than from land. You could see Alton on the 3rd and Wolfeboro on the 4th and then post a review.

06-22-2015, 08:50 PM	#4
That Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 182 Thanks: 37 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts	There is a particular fella in town that has some of the best fireworks. He lives on the lake. Last year he spent $25,000 on a firework display. Best part? Wife and I can see them perfectly from our front porch.

06-23-2015, 06:06 PM	#8
Cindido Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 157 Thanks: 222 Thanked 57 Times in 32 Posts	That was a great show last year - better then the town's. Hope he does it again this year !

06-23-2015, 06:49 PM	#10
Cindido Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 157 Thanks: 222 Thanked 57 Times in 32 Posts	It must've been better viewed by boat - it just wasn't that good from my vantage point at Brewster Academy IMHO. Also, thought I read there was a new vendor doing Wolfeboro's display this year. Maybe 2014 was just an off year? Anyway, we love fireworks and like to take in as many displays as possible. Since we don't have a boat we're watching from the beach