Large and rowdy crowds that have been causing issues at Hampton Beach in recent weeks are organizing through social media, according to the town’s police chief.
Police say drinking on the beach in the heat is a safety issue.
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Police in a popular seaside town in New Hampshire are cracking down on rowdy crowds as the region deals with a heat wave.
Police arrested nine people Friday night and seven people Saturday night as crowds swell on Hampton Beach. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Most were charged with disorderly conduct and alcohol-related offenses. Police say no one was injured and there was no property damage during the incidents.
HAMPTON With the summer season coming soon, here s a look at what s new at Hampton Beach in 2021:
Nightly concerts on the Seashell Stage and weekly fireworks return this summer kicking off with Ron Drolet on Friday, June 11 and the first fireworks show on June 19.
Nightly concerts, fireworks and more return
Many of the beach events were canceled last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event kicking off the summer is one of the few held last summer and that is the Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic. It returns for its 21st year June 17-19.
Organizer Greg Grady said last year they were the only sand sculpting contest in the world that was not canceled.