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Portsmouth officials have a plan for "No Kings" protest coinciding with Market Square Day festival Saturday, June 14. Here's what to know.
Market Square Day is June 14. Here are details on food, vendors, 10K race, parking, street closures, an event map and more.
Market Square Day is June 14. Here are details on food, vendors, 10K race, parking, street closures, an event map and more.
PORTSMOUTH — The 48th annual Market Square Day festival and 10K road race will take over the city's downtown on Saturday, June 14. Thousands attend the event annually, which is produced by the ...
An abundance of crafters, local businesses and food vendors will set up ‘shop’ on the streets of Portsmouth. The MSD 10K Road Race kicks off the day with a 9am start in Market Square.
PORTSMOUTH — Monika Aring remembers sitting in her car, praying the rain would stop before the first Market Square Day dawned. It did, and the rest is history. "It was a magical day," the ...
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Thousands of people flocked to Portsmouth for Market Square Day on Saturday. More than 150 vendors from downtown restaurants and shops, to small businesses from other parts of ...
Market Square Day is a tradition. We get a good turnout rain or shine,” said Barbara Massara, executive director of Pro Portsmouth. “It’s our own little holiday.” ...
PORTSMOUTH — Three generations stood on Congress Street in Portsmouth holding signs alongside hundreds of others as part of a May Day Protest on May 1, 2025. Karen Metieier of Somersworth says ...