There’s plenty to do and see and hear and experience this 4th of July weekend!
New Orleans fills to capacity tonight as The Essence Festival kicks off a weekend of activities and entertainment.
Hundreds of thousands of people will be circulating between the Morial Convention Center to the Superdome watching numerous singers and entertainers, attending lectures, presentations, shopping, and the like all centered around African-American culture.
Essence is running from Thursday through Sunday. Most events will need reservations and tickets.
Sunday Jefferson Parish will hold its main Fourth of July event starting in the afternoon at LaFreniere Park. Uncle Sam Jam will feature a number of entertainers including: The Total Bettys, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Cowboy Mouth, and a special appearance by Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours, a Grammy nominated band from Kenner. The afternoon also will feature a hot eating contest. Admission is free.
On Monday, America’s 256th birthday will be celebrated at 33rd Go 4th on the River from Riverwalk to Crescent Park at the French Market starting at 5:30 in the afternoon. There are events, shopping, food, classes, music and the 9pm fireworks spectacular on the Mississippi River. Once again, Go 4th on the River is free and open to the public.
Happy Birthday America!
Here is a list of events:
4th Fest and Go 4th on the River: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Crescent Park, 2300 N. Peters St., New Orleans
Slidell Heritage Festival: 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration: 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, Madisonville Riverfront, Water Street, Madisonville
Uncle Sam Jam: 3 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Al Copeland Concert and Meadow Stage, Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie
Light up the lake for Independence Day: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Mandeville Lakefront, 2623 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville
Happy 3rd of July: 6 p.m., Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, City Park, 8 Victory Ave., New Orleans
Independence Day in St. Charles Parish: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 3, the West Bank Bridge
St. Bernard Salutes America: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Frederick J.
Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette
St. John the Baptist 4th of July Event: Friday, July 1. Entertainment starting at 6 pm at St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard. Fireworks 9 p.m.
