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We are fortunate to live in the land of the free, home of the brave, thanks to our founders and those who fought for freedom so long ago. The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Today, we celebrate America’s Independence with food, fun, family gatherings, fireworks and most importantly, honoring those who have served and continue to serve.
Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in and around the Baton Rouge area, we have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for 4th of July festivities…
Baton Rouge 4th of July
July 3rd
Baton Rouge
Farm to Fourth Market – 8am – Noon. Local farmers and food artisans will be sampling their favorite Fourth of July foods at the Breada Farmers Markets on Thursday, July 3rd! Taste our smoked brisket sandwiches, marinated and grilled veggies, fresh salads made with local dressings, and find everything you need for your Fourth of July celebration! #eatlocal #farmtofourth
Kenilworth Independence Day Parade – “Learning to Love Liberty” – On this 70th anniversary of D-Day, come celebrate our nation’s birthday at the parade and join us for one of Baton Rouge’s premier Independence Day events! The parade features military and civic groups, bagpipers, antique cars, buggies, elected officials, horse groups, and more!! Swing by Kenilworth Science & Technology School for the start of the parade. Enjoy the music of the Jemini Venture bluegrass band. Come visit with the animal adoption agencies who will be there. The Baton Rouge Sheriff Department wil be on the school grounds taking identification fingerprints for kids. Thursday, July 3, 2014 6:30 pm
Donaldsonville
Fireworks on the River – The annual July 3rd Fireworks on the River celebration will be held Thursday from 5-11 p.m. in Donaldsonville. The only public fireworks event in Ascension Parish, the show will be along the Mississippi River levee and Crescent Park. For details, call (225) 323-2555
July 4th
Baton Rouge
Downtown Development District Events:
8 a.m. – BASF Freedom Mile
Join BASF and Club South Runners for a one-mile race through downtown Baton Rouge. Race begins on River Road near the USS Kidd. A series of one-mile races and a half-mile Parent/Child Run. Transportation provided to start area. Watermelon, fruit, Coca Cola products and Mockler Beerages afterwards. 1st race to start at 7:30 a.m. with other events to follow every 20 minutes. For more information visit www.rrca.org or 927-9200, www.clubsouthrunners.net
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. USS KIDD Freedon Festival – FREE
They will have games, an inflatable 7 Element Obstacle course, a toddler bounce house, face painters, a balloonist, plate lunches for sale benefiting the KIDD, sno-balls, gelato, and much more!
Museum and Levee green North of Museum: Walk the decks of one of America’s most outstanding historic vessels, the USS KIDD (DD-661), and explore the Veteran’s Memorial Museum and learn of the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans to insure the freedoms we celebrate on the 4th. The USS KIDD will be open for touring until 3 p.m. with patriotic music broadcast. For more information call 342-1942 or visit www.usskidd.com No ice chests, barbecue pits, tents or pets allowed.
9 p.m. Fireworks On The Mississippi – This year’s fireworks display can be viewed from either side of the Mississippi River, either in Downtown Baton Rouge or in Port Allen. WBRZ would like to encourage the public to join us in our annual tradition of honoring our troops and our great nation. NOTE: No ice chests, BBQ pits, tents or pets allowed. Tours of the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial will be available, at the regular admission price, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 4th of July.
North Bouleard Town Square : “Patriots on the Beacon”
Honoring our Patriots on the North Boulevard Town Square beacon with over 100 photos of men and women who are serving or have served in the military. Patriotic music and movies will also play throughout the day and night in the Square.
BATON ROUGE CONCERT BAND “INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. – All are welcome to hear BRCB at their annual Independence Day concert. Bring friends and family to enjoy great music and watch the fireworks display. Steps of the State Capitol. For more information visit www.batonrougeconcertband.org
6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hot-air balloons to light up the evening skies.
West Baton Rouge Parish
4th Fest – The best view anywhere in the Baton Rouge area for 4th of July fireworks on the Mississippi River. Held July 4th in downtown Port Allen at the Riverfront on the Mississippi River Levee. The fun starts annually at 4:00 pm and ends at 10:30 pm. Free to the public and includes face painting, magicians, clowns and space walks for the children. Beverage & food vendors line the levee for all to enjoy. Live entertainment with several local bands allow the crowds plenty of dance music to enjoy before and after the spectacular fireworks show on the river. Click on file below for more information.
Clinton
RED WHITE AND BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: The opening ceremonies will begin Friday, July 4 at 12:00 in front of the Town Hall. There will be various activities to include wild game cook off, gospel singers, choirs, soloists, liturgical dancers, inflatables, face painting, vendors, fresh blueberries, games, bands. The fireworks presentation will take place on Friday night behind Lawyers Row.
Everyone is cordially invited to come out and celebrate with the Town of Clinton as we embark on this momentous family oriented festival. (225) 683-5531.
Walker
Old Fashioned Family Day Celebration: 9:00am to 9:00pm Sidney Hutchinson Park. Come Join the FUN, FOOD, & FESTIVITIES! FREE ADMISSION, FREE EVENTS, FREE RIDES!
Schedule of Events
9:00 a.m. 16u Girls Fast Pitch Round Robin
12:00 noon Food, Rides, Inflatables, Water Slides, Snowballs, and more!
3:00 p.m. Join the Events: (Medals Awarded to Ages 6-12)
Old Fashion Races; Home Run Derby; Baseball Speed Throw
Other Events: Volleyball; Horseshoes; Tug of War; Sack Races; Wheel Barrow Races; 3-Legged Race
5:00 p.m. Dedication Ceremony
6:00 p.m. Walker Parks ‘Challenger Division’ Game
7:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment
9:00 p.m./Dark FIREWORKS!!!
Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and bug spray!!!
No alcohol is permitted in the park. Details at http://www.walker.la.us/.
Iberville Parish
14th Annual July 4th Hometown Celebration 7/04/2014, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Plaquemine Lock SHS will be open for tours and demonstrations, free admission. Friends of the Lock will be sponsoring putt-putt boat rides beginning at noon. The Iberville Museum will also open at noon and admission is free. 3:00-9:00 p.m. Mouth watering food will be served from the Waterfront Park (please no ice chest, pets or tents). 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Veterans Boat Parade – theme decorated boats are welcome. 6:00 p.m. Dancin’ on the boardwalk until the Firework Display at 9:00 p.m.! Phone: 225-687-3116 Website: www.plaquemine.org
Pointe Coupee Parish
Old River Landing Fireworks 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Jul 4, 2014 at Old River Landing, Batchelor Louisiana, 70715. For More Information Contact: (225) 492-3474 www.oldriverlanding.com .
West Feliciana Parish
Red, White, Blue Festival July 4-5: Clinton Lion’s Club patriotic Red, White and Blue Festival will be held in the historic town of Clinton for a two-day celebration on Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5.
The patriotic family-friendly event will be held at the American Legion Hall Fairgrounds.
A musical tribute to veterans and active military members, a patriotic fireworks program, golf cart parade, pony rides, two-day softball tournament, Eddie Hopper Greased Watermelon Relay Race, BBQ cooking contest, blueberry cooking contest, pancake breakfast, classic car and truck show, craft booths, Laser Tag, 5-K Run-Walk and live blue grass, country, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll music will entertain attendees of the festival.
Bring your lawn chairs and tents. All military and veterans are special guests and are particularly invited.
No coolers, food or drinks will be allowed in the parks as local restaurants and vendors will be selling food.
JULY 5TH
Baton Rouge
STAR SPANGLED SATURDAY: 8 a.m. to noon, Red Stick Farmers Market, Fifth and Main streets.
Red Stick Farmers Market will celebrate the 4th of July with locally grown produce, live music and plenty of red, white and blue. Local musician John Gray will open the Market with a special rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and continue with other patriotic tunes throughout the morning with his jazz trio. Shoppers can find fresh items for holiday barbeques including sweet corn, squash varieties, sausage, shrimp, watermelons, cantaloupes, peaches and blueberries. Student chefs from the Louisiana Culinary Institute will join host chef Celeste Gill during the Fresh from the Market cooking demonstration with suggestions for patriotic picnic fare utilizing fresh produce from the Red Stick Farmers Market.
Pointe Coupee Parish
False River Annual Boat Parade Will Be Held On July 5, 2014 beginning at 1:00 p.m. This year’s boat parade will sail through New Roads on July 5 instead of on the Fourth of July. The date change allows the city to host the boat parade in conjunction with its annual River Rhythms Fest at Morrison Parkway. For More Information Contact: (225) 638-5360
St. Mary Parish
Rock the 5th – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration. Takes place Saturday, July 5 from 4 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Lawrence Park and the Riverfront. 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Hal Bruni Band 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Band Camp 9 p.m. – – Fireworks over a Atchafalaya River Food and drinks will be accessible for purchase.
Happy Fourth of July! We hope you have a fun, safe and beautiful holiday weekend!