The 30th Annual Independence Day Celebration in St. Charles Parish will move forward despite the pandemic.
Parish President Matthew Jewell says they will light up the sky on July 3rd again.
“On the eve our nation’s birthday, we are excited to continue a 30-year tradition in St. Charles Parish that I know many residents, including myself, have come to enjoy.”
Jewell says they are making more areas available to gather so people can practice social distancing.
“We hope everyone will join us, spread out on the baseball fields with their families, and enjoy the fireworks, which are sure to wow everyone.”
A news release says that in light of COVID-19, the parish is taking additional precautions during the event by increasing the sanitation stations and opening the baseball fields to allow for families to spread out to enjoy the show. Additionally, all vendors will wear gloves and masks.
There will be live music and other attractions:
- St. Charles Parish will celebrate its 30th annual Independence Day event with a performance by Groovy 7, followed by a spectacular fireworks show at the West Bank Bridge Park on Friday, July 3, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. American Idol Top 20 Contestant and Destrehan native, Faith Becnel, will perform the National Anthem.
- The Independence Day program will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the raising of the flag, the national anthem, and brief remarks from President Jewell. The Groovy 7 performance will follow at approximately 6:25 p.m., and a 20-minute fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m.
- Local non-profit organizations will sell food and drink items at the celebration.
