Happy birthday, America! Let's celebrate. Here's a list of the best celebrations and spots to catch the fireworks this year.
Slidell Heritage Festival
June 28, Heritage Park
Music from Amanda Shaw and The Chee Weez plus lots of stuff for the kids, food and fireworks. $15 for adults, 12 and under free.
Sparks in the Park
June 28, Bogue Falaya Park Covington
Celebrating America's Independence Day with loads of food, music and fun for all ages. Picnics welcome, but food and drinks available for sale. Free event.
City Park 3rd of July Celebration
July 3rd, New Orleans City Park's Great Lawn
The festivities begin at 6pm with music by the Marine Forces Reserve Band and culminates with fabulous fireworks atop the Peristyle at 9pm. Free.
Uncle Sam Jam
July 3rd, Metairie's Lafreniere Park
Don McLean headlines the event that also includes the Marine Corps Band and fireworks. Free but VIP parking and passes available.
St Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd, West Bank Bridge Park in Luling
Annual celebration with a fireworks show to highlight the night along with food, music and fun. Free.
Go 4th on the River
July 4th, New Orleans Riverfront
Huge fireworks display, red white and blue water sprayed from a boat, and CNN will showcase the fireworks display this year. Free.
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Light Up the Lakefront
July 4th, Mandeville
The fun includes a parade at 3pm, music from Amanda Shaw at 4pm and The Boogie Men at 6:45pm. Plus a kids tent, food trucks, games, crafts and fireworks show over the lake. Free.
St Bernard Salutes America
July 4th, Civic Center Grounds in Chalmette
Music from Adam Pearce and Epic with food and drinks for sale. Event begins at 5:30pm. Fireworks. Free.
Madisonville Old Fashioned 4th of July
July 4th, Madisonville Town Hall
All-day event along the Tchefuncte with games and fun followed by fireworks. Free.
Abita Springs 4th of July Celebration
July 4th, Abita Springs Trailhead
Free family event with music from Four Unplugged, vendors and fireworks. Free.
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