Kites Against Cancer 2023 (Hampton Beach, Hampton, NH)

Date Of Visit: May 21, 2023 (event is held annually the third Sunday of May)

Location: Hampton Beach, Hampton, NH in front of the Seashell Stage, 169 Ocean Boulevard

Parking: There is main parking lot area along the beach and various parking lots for overflow parking,

Parking rates vary depending upon the season. See the link below for more information.

https://www.hamptonnh.gov/630/Parking-at-Hampton-Beach

Cost: Free

The skies of Hampton Beach were full of parrots, ducklings and other colorful shapes last weekend at the annual Kites Against Cancer event. All proceeds from this annual event went to the Together We Can fund.

Each year the beach hosts the fund raiser event which as originally started by Anne-Marie Viviano, a former Exeter Hospital cancer patient. Benefits from this fundraiser went to the Together We Can campaign which helps fund innovative, progressive and compassionate healthcare at the hospital.

Volunteers and frolickers flocked to the beach to fly their kites and support this worthy cause. It’s so heartwarming to see people come together and having fun while supporting such an important cause.

The kites took center stage with an array of colors, shapes and designs.

It was the perfect conditions for kite flying, perhaps a little too perfect. The winds were particularly strong. But there were volunteers making sure the kites stayed in the air and didn’t stray too far from the beach.

Visitors could make their own kites and even write the names of loved ones or a special message for them on their kites.

While the kite flying took place all day long, the fundraiser event was from 12 to 3. The event included raffles, kite making and other activities.

There was also a special guest at the event. Ella Kate, the reigning Little Miss Hampton Beach stopped by to partake in the events.

The event is dog friendly. Bubbles, an 11 month old Great Dane, went to see the kites.

The Kites Against Cancer event is held annually each May, although the event was not held during the pandemic. So, barring any unforseen events, make sure to take your kite to Hampton Beach next year!