Yankee Homecoming

U.S. COAST GUARD OPEN HOUSE
2026-07-30 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | United States Coast Guard Station Merrimack River, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950, United States, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Sponsored by:
Coast Guard Station Merrimack River
Join us as we honor the men and women who serve our City at the U.S. Coast Guard Station on the Merrimack River. The station will be open to the public from 10:00am – 2:00pm giving tours and providing life saving techniques while discussing the hazards of the Merrimack River entrance.
Don’t forget to stop by and say hi to Coastie while you are at the station, just look for the Coast Guard Auxiliary booth

FAMILY DAY AT NOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Rupert A. Nock Middle School, 70 Low St, Newburyport, MA 01950, United States, Newburyport, MA, United States
Sponsored by:

We are back again at Nock Middle School as we start off our Super Saturday with good family fun! Many local businesses, organizations and non-profits take part in our Family Day fun offering free crafts, games, activities and handouts.
A voluntary toll booth is positioned at the entrance of Family Day. This is completely voluntary but does go a long way to keeping this event free.
Please Contact Us with questions you may have.

We are accepting applications for Family Day. Please remember the booth is free as long as you provide a free craft, game, activity or handout for the kids.
Before completing the form below please read our terms and conditions.
The sign up form is below under this years participating organizations.

Business / Organization
Activity

Becky’s Reloved
Sensory bin and simple sewing project

Bostons Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention
TBD

Children’s Health Care
Teddy Bear Clinic

Colt Home Services
TBD

Future Gen Sports
Flagfootball Challenge, Soccer Challenge, NHL Street Hockey

Girls on the Run Greater Boston
TBD

Hammer & Stain Newburyport
Cardboard animal creations

Kadee’s Tumbleweed School of Dance
Dance, coloring pages, movement activities

Kaizen Martial Arts
Board breaking booth, mini karate lessons, karate themed craft

Kin Fitness
Obstacle courses and agility challenges

Mari Girls LLC
Coloring Pages

Momentum Fit Studio
crafts + obstacle course

New England Equine Rescue North
Live animals – Don the mini donkey and Chip the mini horse.

New England Party Animals
petting zoo

Newburyport Medical Aesthetics
TBD

Newburyport Recreation and Youth Services
Cornhole Toss, Giveaways

North Shore Children’s Museum
big connect 4, coloring, and another activity

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Nature based exploration and hands on activities

Port Wellness & Newburyport Medical Aesthetics
TBD

The Dojo
Obstacle course, Karate lessons, board-breaking, demonstrations

Today Real Estate
wind chime craft

Wildflow Surf Co.
How to paddle/pop-up on a surfboard

Are you looking for a fun way to advertise your business or organization? Booths are free in exchange for coordinating a game, arts & crafts activity or other kid-friendly idea. All booths MUST have an interactive component. To avoid long lines at your booth we recommend having an activity or game that several kids can play at the same time.

All booths are 10x10 unless otherwise specified please let us know how much space you need

Organize a Booth
Are you looking for a fun way to advertise your business or organization? Booths are free in exchange for coordinating a game, arts & crafts activity or other kid-friendly idea. All booths MUST have an interactive component. To avoid long lines at your booth we recommend having an activity or game that several kids can play at the same time.

All booths are 10x10 unless otherwise specified please let us know how much space you needIn keeping with the Yankee Homecoming tradition of offering as many free activities and entertainment as possible, we need sponsors to help with the costs of holding these events. Please contact us to find out what sponsorships are available. Sponsors do not need to have a game or activity for the kids; however, we do still recommend give-a-ways to attract attention to your booth and would welcome activities as well. We will arrange for your booth to be placed near your sponsored service, or near the main stage if you are sponsoring a performance. All sponsors will be acknowledged from the main stage throughout the event.

Sponsor an activity or service
In keeping with the Yankee Homecoming tradition of offering as many free activities and entertainment as possible, we need sponsors to help with the costs of holding these events. Please contact us to find out what sponsorships are available. Sponsors do not need to have a game or activity for the kids; however, we do still recommend give-a-ways to attract attention to your booth and would welcome activities as well. We will arrange for your booth to be placed near your sponsored service, or near the main stage if you are sponsoring a performance. All sponsors will be acknowledged from the main stage throughout the event.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please fill in the below sections completely for both options listed above. Your company name and website will be used for advertising purposes. Exhibitor Business Name*Contact Name*

First

Last

Email*

Phone*Website*

Activity to be providedIf you do not know what activity you will be providing this can be left blank. We will need all activity information 3 weeks before the event to ensure we have time to add this information to our website. We can also help come up with ideas for activities as wellGeneral Release and Acceptance of Rules - This application covers the Yankee Homecoming Family Day. I/we the applicants have read the above FAQ’s and agree to abide by these. I/we agree to assume full responsibility for my property. In addition, I/we do expressly release the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee from any and all liability for any damage, injury, or loss of any person, business or property which may arise from the occupation of the booth space by the applicant(s), and agree to hold and save the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee harmless of any damage, injury or loss by reason thereof. I/we give permission to use my name, business name, photos or images taken of me or my items for any and all purposes.* I agree to the FAQ's and GuidelinesGeneral Release and Acceptance of Rules - This application covers the Yankee Homecoming Family Day. I/we the applicants have read the above FAQ’s and agree to abide by these. I/we agree to assume full responsibility for my property. In addition, I/we do expressly release the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee from any and all liability for any damage, injury, or loss of any person, business or property which may arise from the occupation of the booth space by the applicant(s), and agree to hold and save the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee harmless of any damage, injury or loss by reason thereof. I/we give permission to use my name, business name, photos or images taken of me or my items for any and all purposes.CAPTCHAURLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Fireworks
2026-08-01 21:15 - 23:30 | Yankee Homecoming Fireworks, Yankee Homecoming Fireworks, 36 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Display performed Pyrotechnico. Co-sponsored by various local merchants, banks and the citizens of Newburyport.
Bring your blanket or chair, sit and relax, listen to the concert and get ready for the oohs and aahhhs. A spectacular fireworks display is being planned for your enjoyment. Come early and enjoy the evening!
Please send your donations to the Yankee Homecoming Committee if you would like to support this event.
Yankee Homecoming Fireworks
PO Box 493
Newburyport, MA 01950
Thank you

Parade
2026-08-02 12:00 - 15:00 | MA
Get your lawn chairs ready! Once again our parade will be rolling down High Street as we bring our 2025 Yankee Homecoming Festival to an end. We can’t wait to see you all lined up on High Street! Don’t forget to cheer for our hard working volunteers who bring up the end of our parade. These volunteers are just a small handful who help put on our full 9 day festival.
The parade is the last official event of Yankee Homecoming each year. It begins at the intersection of Moseley Avenue and Ferry Road and follows historic High Street in Newburyport, ending State Street. Fire engines from the area will lead off the parade followed by the YHC General Chairman, Volunteers of the Year, bands, floats, performers and more! Once again we will be collecting money for the Jimmy Fund. Our parade (originally known as the Jimmy Day Parade) was the first fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund. Please help keep this tradition alive by donating during the parade when you see Yankee Homecoming Volunteers in their Yankee Homecoming tshirts coming by with their familiar buckets.
We are always looking for antique cars to participate in our parade. If you would like to show off your antique car/truck please complete the form below or our contact form
FLOATS WANTED!
This is a great way to promote your business/organization. Remember there is no fee for floats that represent the 2026 Yankee Homecoming theme (Home Sweet Home) and/or the organization is a nonprofit. We encourage everyone to apply!
Requirements for a Float? Click Here
To submit an application for participation please click your category below and fill out the information. Someone will be in touch with you shortly. Please remember this submission does not constitute a contract with YHC until you have been confirmed by someone at YHC.
Click Below for More Information and to submit an Application:

Click here for information on Floats
Click here for information on Bands/Performers
Click here for information on Politicians
Click here for information on Sponsorships
Click here for information on Cars (antique or other)
Click her for information on Groups of Walkers
