Hanover Day Festival Fireworks & Carnival 2026
Hanover Day is back! Join us for a weekend full of fun. Carnival, food trucks, road race, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, juried art show, battle of the bands, classic car show, vendor craft fair and so much more. Fun for the entire family!
Fri, 6/26: 5 pm – 10 pm
Sat, 6/27 : 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
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HANOVER DAY
Hanover Day is full of fun events for all ages
Friday Night – 6-10pm
Carnival
Live music
Food trucks
Saturday Day & Night 10am-11pm
Road Race
Carnival
Live music & performances
Vendor and Craft Fair
3v3 Basketball
Kids games & jumpy houses
Food Trucks
Juried Art Show
Classic Car show
Fireworks starting at 9:15 pm
Carnival hours:
Friday, 6-11 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 11 pm
Wristbands – Friday night ONLY
- Advance sales: Pricing TBD
- Online TBD through 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 27
- On-site at the bandstand from Noon-5 pm
- Pick up wristbands purchased in advance from Noon to 6 pm
- Wristbands at the carnival: TBD
Individual tickets – for sale both Friday & Saturday
- Pricing TBD
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Ticket sales end one hour before the close of the carnival on Saturday.
On-site is cash only; ATM available at the ticket booth both days
LOCATION
B. Everett Hall Field / Sylvester Field
495 Hanover Street
Hanover MA 02339 USA
WHERE TO PARK for Hanover Day
Parking for Daytime Events:
Parking is available in all town lots at Sylvester School, Town Hall & the John Curtis Library. In addition there will be parking at Briggs Stables – enter at the Main Street Entrance.
Parking For Evening Events:
We are expecting a very large turnout, particularly in the evening for the fireworks. Please plan your arrival accordingly as there is limited parking in Hanover Center. Below is a list of approved parking areas for the evening events. We are thankful to the local businesses who have made their parking lots available for the event. Please do not park on resident’s private property and please clean up any trash that you have so that business lots will be left clean and neat. Police will be on site to direct traffic.
Parking is not allowed in the Hanover Cemetery or at Center School. Please follow all direction of the Hanover Police. Lighted signs will direct you to parking areas in the center of town.
Saturday Night Parking is Available At:
- Hanover Town Hall & the John Curtis Library – 550 Hanover St.
- Sylvester School – 495 Hanover Street
- Briggs Stables – Main Street entrance- gates will be open with police directing traffic
- St. Mary’s Church- 392 Hanover Street (after 6pm)
- Lutheran Church – 77 Rockland Street
- Riley Hall – 17 Silver Street
- Hanover Fitness and Training Center – 33 Rockland Street
- Route 139 westbound lane
- Silver Street – Southbound side only (along cemetery)
- Main Street – Northbound side only (along cemetery)
- Limited Spaces are available on the street in front of the Hanover T Ball Field
- Limited parking will be allowed in the outfield of Briggs Field on Main Street
Hanover Day Frequently Asked Questions
Who sponsors Hanover Day?
Hanover Day is run by the Hanover Cultural Council. The Cultural Council raises money to fund Hanover Day through private donations and prior events that the HCC has sponsored. The fireworks display from 2013 through present has been funded through a generous donation by McGee Toyota for the residents of Hanover to enjoy
What happens to the money that is raised on Hanover Day?
The Hanover Cultural Council uses the profits to help sustain Hanover Day in the future and to give back to the community in the form of grants for arts, sciences & humanities. The grant cycle begins in late August. To apply for a grant please click here to go to the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant information page.
Will you provide transportation for Seniors?
Yes! We have vans that will be providing transportation for the senior citizens in our community. They will run from 10 a.m. to around 4 p.m. and make stops at the three senior housing communities and Center on Aging (COA) every 15-30 mins.
Seniors can park at the COA and take the van to and from Hanover Day as well.
How much does it cost to attend Hanover Day?
The main event is free to attend. There are some activities that charge a fee but there are many low or no cost activities throughout the day and night to enjoy
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