Portsmouth Implements Parking Restrictions for July 3 Fireworks

PORTSMOUTH, NH – The Portsmouth Police Department has issued a “no parking” notice for a number of streets for Sunday, July 3, 2016, for the fireworks.

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With the exception of residents only, no parking will be permitting on the following streets: Parrott Avenue, Junkins Avenue, Mount Vernon Street, Pleasant Street, South Street from Miller to Marcy, Richmond Street, Rogers Street, Edward Street, Livermore Street, Wentworth, Melcher Street, Whidden Street, Franklin Street, Pickering Street, Hunking Street, Gardner Street, Gates Street, Howard Street, Elwin Avenue, Sherburne Avenue, Rockland Street, Kent Street, and Richards Avenue.

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Vehicles will be towed from the South Mill Pond playground parking lot on Junkins Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. on July 3, due to the close proximity of loaded fireworks tubes.

Vehicles parked on Parrott Avenue between Richards Avenue to Junkins Avenue will be towed beginning at noon on July 3.

The tennis courts/basketball courts/playground areas and baseball areas will be closed by 6 a.m. on July 3.

Limited handicapped parking will be available at the Public Library. The Parking Garage will charge a flat $5 fee for parking during the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. on July 3.

The Dog Park will be closed from 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, to 10 a.m. on Monday, July 4. Dog owners are reminded of the city ordinance forbidding dogs from any park where the Recreation Department holds scheduled programs. This includes Leary and Central Fields, South Playground and the Connie Bean Playground.

Vendors will be permitted on the north side (Portsmouth Junior High School side) of Parrott Avenue only. Vendors must be properly licensed by the City of Portsmouth.

Residents are reminded that fireworks, including sparklers, are not permitted as per City Ordinance. Heavy traffic and very long delays are expected after the fireworks.

Police noted that the fireworks celebration is an alcohol free family event (the fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. sharp).

“To help provide a safe environment for the fireworks event, the Portsmouth Police Department will have numerous officers on foot patrol throughout the night,” according to Capt. Frank Warchol. “We will also deploy DWI Patrols for the hours following the event. Chief Mara and members of the Portsmouth Police Department wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July holiday.”