LACONIA, N.H. - The City on the Lakes celebrated its 125th anniversary Saturday with a party by land and by air. 

A daylong slate of events to mark the community's incorporation stepped off with a parade and concluded with fireworks.

City residents lined the parade route that began at Laconia High School and made its way down Church Street, before turning on to North Main Street en route to Opechee Park.

The sentiment of most parade watchers was that the weather couldn't have been any better. A blue sky day, the humidity gone, coupled with an occasional breeze.

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LACONIA, N.H. - Celebrate Laconia, in partnership with the City of Laconia, is organizing the event of the summer, to be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018. In honor of Laconia’s 125th Anniversary as a New Hampshire city and in celebration of the nation’s independence, a day long festival has been planned, including a parade, festival and fireworks. This event will take the place of the annual July 4th fireworks and celebration. 

A mile-long parade will start the festivities at 2:00pm. Starting from Laconia High School, the parade, themed: “Celebrating Our Industries” will embod...

LACONIA, N.H. - Celebrate Laconia, in partnership with the City of Laconia, is organizing the event of the summer, to be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018. In honor of Laconia’s 125th Anniversary as a New Hampshire city and in celebration of the nation’s independence, a day long festival has been planned, including a parade, festival and fireworks.

A mile-long parade will start the festivities at 2:00pm. Starting from Laconia High School, the parade, themed: “Celebrating Our Industries” will embody the diverse economy and culture of Laconia and the Lakes Region and promote community pride. Celebra...