Louisiana is known for its food and live music, but it’s extra special with the fireworks on the Fourth! If you’re looking for 4th of July parades, festivals, and fireworks – Baton Rouge Family Fun has got you covered! Get out your red, white, and blue and celebrate America’s Independence as Southeast Louisiana hosts various events celebrating the Fourth of July — from parades and fireworks to festivals and lake parties starting as early as June 26th!
Where to watch 4th of July Fireworks in Baton Rouge and beyond – plus 4th of July parades, festivals, boat parades, food, and family fun!
Baton Rouge Fourth of July Events
JULY 3rd
Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
6:30 PM
The 53rd Annual Independence Day Parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd. It lasts about an hour and rolls weather permitting. The route begins and ends at Kenilworth School on Boone Drive and runs about two miles through the Kenilworth neighborhood.
Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 4 – 10 pm
Crescent Park | 314 Mississippi St, Donaldsonville, LA
July 4th
WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi
Friday, July 4th – 9 pm
The 4th of July Spectacular is back! The Manship Family and WBRZ provide the fireworks to celebrate America’s Independence. It is a great celebration and tradition for all.  Stay tuned for more details regarding music and other festivities.
DOWNTOWN PARKING INFORMATION
Looking for tips when parking in downtown Baton Rouge? Check out the Fourth of July parking map or navigate your way through Baton Rouge using the interactive map.
July 4th Fest
Friday, July 4th – 5 pm – 10 pm
Downtown Port Allen 70767 Port Allen , LA
Enjoy great food, live music, and fireworks for the 4th of July! The 4th of July fest will take place in Downtown Port Allen. This FREE event is open to the public.
Rocking On The RiverÂ
Friday, July 4th – 4 PM
Riverfront Plaza, 300 River Rd S, Baton Rouge
Live music, food, and family fun by the river.
Tsunami & LSU MOA 4th of July Extravaganza
Friday, July 4th –  7 PM – 10 PM
100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA, USA 6th Floor of Shaw Center Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Support Art and Celebrate! The LSU Museum of Art will host its 19th annual Fourth of July Celebration on the 6th floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts. Enjoy fireworks, dinner by Tsunami, and music! Tickets required and final sale. Â Proceeds support the museum.
Baton Rouge Concert Band 4th Of July Concert
Friday, July 4th – 7:00 PM FREE to the Public
The Main Library at Goodwood Plaza
7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Please join the Baton Rouge Concert Band for an evening of patriotic good old American music in celebration of our nation’s birthday on July 4, 2024 at the East Baton Rouge Main Library on Goodwood Blvd. at 7:00 p.m. Bring your chairs and sit back for some flag waiving, toe tapping and hand clapping fun as we honor Uncle Sam with selections from Irving Berlin, Sousa, Copeland and others. We can also be streamed live here on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BatonRougeConcertBand
L’Auberge 4th of July on the Lawn
Friday, July 4th – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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FIREWORKS AT 9PM
THE LAWN VIEWING PARTY
7pm – 10pm • FREE to the Public • All ages welcome
Food trucks and refreshments available for purchase
THE ROOFTOP POOL VIEWING PARTY
7pm – 12am • $30 Cover • Featuring Geaux DJ • Must be 21+ to enter
STAR SPANGLED: A PATRIOTIC POP-UP
Edge Hours: 5pm – 3am • FREE to the Public • Featuring Jonathon “Boogie” Long at 6pm
Followed by a DJ • Must be 21+ to enter
Prairieville
Fred’s on the River Foreworks ShowÂ
Gonzalez
Stars & Stripes: A Celebration at Conway
June 26th – 6 PM – 9 PM
430 Conway Village Blvd., Gonzales
Walker
City of Walker 4th of July Celebration in the Park
Saturday, July 5th, 5 PM to Dark
Sidney Hutchison Park
Please note: For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, no pets, outside food, or drinks are allowed.
Central
Red, White & Boom
Saturday, July 5th – 5 – 10 PM
Settlement at Showcreek
14150 Grand Settlement Blvd. Central, LA
Orleans Parish
New Orleans City Park’s 3rd of July Celebration
Thursday, July 3rd, 6 PM – 9:15 PM
1 Palm Drive New Orleans, LA 70124
Free community concert and fireworks display! The festivities begin at 6pm music by the Marine Forces Reserve Band, followed by the national anthem sung by Robin Barnes at 7:30pm and continues with more patriotic programming. The evening culminates with fabulous fireworks atop the Peristyle at 9pm.
Friends of City Park Members enjoy exclusive access to City Putt restrooms for the number of individuals allotted in your membership level. All members need is proof of active membership.
Jefferson Parish
Uncle Sam Jam
Thursday, July 3rd, 3 pm to 10:30 pm
Lafreniere Park in Metairie
Celebrate Independence Day at beautiful Lafreniere Park in Metairie at Uncle Sam Jam! Each year, festival-goers look forward to live music, delicious food and great company!
Uncle Sam Jam is a FREE festival featuring top local and national acts and a fireworks show to close out the night.Â
The concert meadow and its sprawling 155-acre green space is an ideal setting to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Iberville Parish
July 4th Hometown Celebration
Friday, July 4th, 5 PM to 9 PM
The City’s annual July 5th Hometown Celebration, set for Friday, July 4th, includes a fun patriotic boat parade and fireworks.
St. Mary Parish
Lake Jam
Friday, July 4th, 3 PM – 9 PM
Lake End Park
St. Tammany Parish
Mandeville
Light Up the Lake
Friday, July 4th – 3 PM – 9 PM
Mandeville Lakefront
Lakeshore Drive between Coffee and Carroll Streets, Mandeville, LA 70448
Slidell Heritage Festival
Saturday, June 28th, 5 PM to 11 PM
Heritage Park
1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458
Abita Springs 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th 5 PM to 9 PM
Abita Springs Trailhead Park
22044 Main St., Abita Springs, LA 70420
Sparks in the Park
June 28th, 5 PM to 9 PM
Bogue Falaya Park 213 Park Drive, Covington, LA 70433
Covington’s 4th of July Celebration
Historic downtown Covington brims with patriotic spirit during its annual festivities. Sparks in the Park features a DJ, live music, food trucks, face painting, and kids’ activities. Brave competitors can join the classic hot dog eating contest, while others relax under the sprawling oaks. As twilight approaches, the park transforms into a stunning setting for a dazzling fireworks finale, reflected beautifully in the Bogue Falaya River.
Vermilion Parish
Erath 4th of July Celebration
June 30, 2025 – July 4, 2025
Erath – Fair address Corner of Edwards and Broadway Erath LA 70533
Parade, water fights, carnival rides, live music, pageants, food and a large fireworks display on July 4th beginning at 9 pm. Since 1936, Erath, Louisiana has hosted a unique Cajun celebration of the birth of The United States of America. Admission to the fairgrounds is free.
Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes
Broussard Independence Day FestivalÂ
Friday, July 4, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Broussard Sports Complex at Saint Julien Park
701 Saint Nazaire Road Broussard, LA 70518
Youngsville Independence Celebration
Thursday July 3rd, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Youngsville Sports Complex
There’s something for everyone to celebrate this year’s 4th of July! Enjoy a Baton Rouge Fourth of July or venture beyond for a fun, safe, and Happy Fourth of July with your family!
Due to weather and other unforeseen factors, firework details can and do change. Please visit the original links and check with coordinators before promising a firework show to your family! Baton Rouge Family Fun can’t be held responsible for inaccuracies, typos, changes, human error, clouds, thunderstorms, or meltdowns from tired children who have stayed up too late to watch the fireworks. (We will, however, commiserate with the meltdowns. We’ll be dealing with them too!)Â
