Celebrate Fourth of July in style at these Greater New Orleans events

NEW ORLEANS (RSS Feeds Cloud) — Every year, Independence Day is commemorated throughout the country with fireworks, barbeque, patriotic music and the like.

To help you find somewhere to wear your red, white and blue, WGNO has compiled a list of Fourth of July events throughout the Greater New Orleans area.

Orleans Parish

Go 4th on the River🛥️

Riverfront Marketing Group will showcase a dazzling fireworks show over the Mississippi River on Friday, July 4. The show can be viewed from the East and West Banks of the Mississippi River. This year’s display will feature more pyrotechnic shells and special effect features than ever before, according to a news release.

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• Downtown Riverfront, New Orleans
• All day event
  • Patriotic Calliope concerts at 10:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
  • Trinitones concerts at 2 and 8 p.m.
  • Water show at 6:30 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Dat Dog’s Fourth of July Fest🌭

Hot dog restaurant Dat Dog is hosting its second annual festival on Friday, July 4. According to a post by Dat Dog, the event will include music, beer and samples from its Dog Design Contest finalists. The winner’s hot dog will be added to the Dat Dog menu. Dat Dog will also host a Hot Dog Eating Contest during the event, which you can sign up for on the Dat Dog website.

• 5030 Freret St., New Orleans
• 4 to 6 p.m.

Happy 3rd of July! 🎇

City Park Conservancy once again is hosting a free community concert and fireworks display. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy singalongs, bands and appearances by Captain America and Wonder Woman. Food and drink will be available for purchase, according to a news release.

• 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans
• Begins at 6 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Jefferson Parish

Uncle Sam Jam🎉

Don McLean and Shenandoah are set to headline the 30th anniversary of this day-long festival on Thursday, July 3. Other performances include the Victory Belles and Payton Smith, according to a news release. Guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Local food vendors will be on site.

• 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie
• Gates open at 3 p.m.
  • Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.

St. Tammany Parish

Light Up the Lake🎆

This free event will light up Lake Pontchartrain with fireworks on Friday, July 4. Guests are invited to picnic at the lakefront park starting at 10 a.m. According to a post from the City of Mandeville, the event includes music, a kids’ tent and a wide variety of food vendors.

• Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville
• Begins at 3 p.m.
  • Parade at 3 p.m.
  • Fireworks at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Abita Springs Trailhead 4th of July👪

Bring your lawn chairs to the Abita Springs Trailhead on Friday, July 4. The festival features live music by Four Unplugged, fireworks, food, craft vendors and more, according to the Visit the Northshore website.

• 22044 Main St., Abita Springs
• Music starts at 5 p.m.
  • Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Independence Day in Olde Town🌭

Put on your red, white and blue and bring a chair to Olde Town. This event will feature live music from Brass Monkey, Luna and other bands. There will be games all day along with a hot dog eating contest in the afternoon and a fireworks show in the evening, according to a post by Olde Town Slidell.

• 2055 Second St., Slidell
• Begins at 4 p.m.
  • Contest sign-ups begin at 5 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

St. Charles Parish

35th Independence Day Celebration🎆

St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday, July 3. According to a blog post on the parish website, the event will feature a selection of local food trucks, live music and an over 15-minute firework show.

• 13825 River Road, Luling
• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Parish

Annual Veteran’s Day Luncheon 🎇

On Wednesday, July 2, St. John Parish will host a luncheon for veterans and their families. Send photos to communications@stjohn-la.gov to be included in a tribute video for the veterans. Register for the luncheon by calling 985-652-9569.

• 200 Regala Park, Reserve
• Begins at 11 a.m.

Independence Day Celebration🎉

Join St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard on Wednesday, July 2. A fireworks show will take place at each church on both sides of the Mississippi River, according to the parish website.

• 2349 LA-18, Edgard or 1550 LA-44, Reserve
• Begins at 6 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

St. James Parish

Food Trucks & Fireworks🌭

St. James Parish, the Town of Lutcher and the Town of Gramercy are excited to host a new Food Trucks & Fireworks event on Friday, July 4. A wide variety of food trucks with different types of cuisine will be available, according to St. James Parish’s post. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

• 412 N. Ezidore Ave., Gramercy
• Food trucks open at 6 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

St. Bernard Parish

St. Bernard Salutes America🎵

Louisiana singer Adam Pearce and six-piece variety band Epic will play at the Chalmette Civic Center on Friday, July 4. The event is family friendly and will end with a fireworks show, according to Epic’s post.

• 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette
• Begins at 5 p.m.
  • Live music at 5:30 p.m.
  • Fireworks at approximately 9 p.m.

Lafourche Parish

Let Freedom Ring Festival🎆

According to the Lafourche Parish website, the festival includes live music, Cajun food, a cornhole tournament, a live auction, a bike parade and a fireworks display. Veterans, first responders and medical personnel are also invited to a complimentary breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

• 151 Peltier Park Drive, Thibodaux
• Begins at 3 p.m.
  • Live music begins at 4 p.m.
  • Auction begins at 5 p.m.
  • Bike parade at 7:30 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Terrebonne Parish

The Good Earth 4th of July Festival👪

Celebrate Independence Day in Bayou Country on Friday, July 4. Guests can expect plenty of food, drink, music and family-friendly fun, according to Explore Houma. Enjoy all the amenities of the sports park, including a splash pad and sand volleyball courts.

• 4374 Highway 311, Houma
• Begins at 2 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Tangipahoa Parish

Light Up the Sky on the 4th of July🎆

Celebrate freedom with fireworks at Zemurray Park on Friday, July 4. There will be food trucks, a DJ, inflatables and train rides at the event. According to a post from the City of Hammond, the park’s pool will be open from 2 to 6 p.m.

• 400 South Oak St., Hammond
• Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Hancock County

Diamondhead 4th of July Celebration🎵

Hancock County will host its 4th annual fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 3. The event will feature live music from Joni Compretta and the Baytown Groove as well as a dozen food truck vendors, according to the Diamondhead website.

• Harbor Circle, Diamondhead, Mississippi
• Begins at 7 p.m.

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