Onlookers atop Memorial Field watch the Fourth of July fireworks in their beach chairs on July 4, 2017. The hill on the State House grounds provides a unique vantage point to watch the fireworks show.
Onlookers atop Memorial Field watch the Fourth of July fireworks in their beach chairs on July 4, 2017. The hill on the State House grounds provides a unique vantage point to watch the fireworks show. Credit: GEOFF FORESTER

Streets around Concord’s Memorial Field will see afternoon traffic pattern changes to accommodate the July 4 festivities.

Starting at 3:30 p.m., South Fruit Street will be limited to one-way traffic going north; Redington Road will be one-way traffic heading east, and Minot Street will be one-way traffic heading north. There will be several other minor traffic pattern modifications in the area and on the New Hampshire Hospital grounds as well, according to a Concord city manager newsletter.

The NH Wild semi-professional baseball will play a game against the New York Bucks at Memorial Field at 5 p.m., followed by a concert from the Nevers’ Second Regiment Band at 7:15 p.m.

Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.; in the event of rain, the show will take place on July 5 instead.