SIGNATURE EVENTS

PNH400 GRAND PARADE
June 3

Walk, cheer, and make a glorious noise with us as Portsmouth’s many and varied community neighborhoods and organizations bring new life to our old streets with marching bands, soldiers, VIPs, floats, dancers, and submarines (you’ll know they’re there when you don’t see them) - out of the past, through the present, and into the future.

LITTLE ITALY CARNIVAL
August 6

ECHOES OF JOY & HERITAGE, LAUGHTER & LEGACY

An all-day celebration in the North End of Portsmouth In honor of the families of Portsmouth’s lost, but not forgotten, Little Italy neighborhood.

SOLD OUT

STREET.life!400

Originally scheduled for August 15, POSTPONED TO RAINDATE OF WEDNESDAY AUG 16

Celebrating commerce and community since 1623
6:00 PM  9:00 PM
2 Congress Street Portsmouth, NH,
We’re happy to say that interest in street.life! 400 is high but unfortunately, all available seats have been sold.

We hope you will join us at other PNH400 Events, or if you’d like to participate as a volunteer, CLICK HERE

In partnership with the Chamber Collaborative, Portsmouth's Chamber of Commerce, Portsmouth’s neighbors, visitors, and workforce are invited to dine under the stars on Congress Street, from Market Square to Maplewood Avenue. Be one of our 900 guests as we toast our 400th Anniversary with a traditional New England Lobster Bake and wild entertainment.

With Tom Bergeron as our MC, it promises to be a fun and funny celebration.  

GREAT PORTSMOUTH NH400 COMMUNITY PICNIC
October 1

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Leary Field, Parrott Ave, Portsmouth

Come one, come all to a free afternoon of yard games, tasty treats, and live entertainment. Freshly fired flatbread, ice cream, hot dogs and burgers will be provided. Bring a chair or blanket & enjoy the day with your neighbors!