Several days of Independence Day celebrations and fireworks

Slidell Heritage Festival
June 29, Heritage Park
Music from Rockin’ Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters and Karen Waldrup plus lots of stuff for the kids, food and fireworks. $15 for adults, 12 and under free.

Sparks in the Park
June 29, Bogue Falaya Park Covington
Celebrating America's Independence Day with loads of food, music and fun for all ages. Picnics welcome, but food and drinks available for sale. Free event.

Uncle Sam Jam
July 3rd, Metairie's Lafreniere Park
Chapel Hart headlines the event that also includes the Marine Corps Band and fireworks. Free but VIP parking and passes available.

Light Up the Lakefront
July 3rd, Mandeville
The fun includes a military tribute, music from Tyler Kinchens and the Right Pieces, kids tent, food trucks, games, crafts and fireworks show over the lake. Starts at 6pm. Free.

St Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd, West Bank Bridge Park in Luling
Annual celebration with a fireworks show to highlight the night along with food, music and fun. Free.

City Park 3rd of July Celebration
July 3rd, New Orleans City Park's Great Lawn
Marine Forces Reserve Band start at 7:15pm before the fireworks show after dark. Free.

Go 4th on the River
July 4th, New Orleans Riverfront
Huge fireworks display, red white and blue water sprayed from a boat, and CNN will showcase the fireworks display this year. Free.

St Bernard Salutes America
July 4th, Civic Center Grounds in Chalmette
Music from The Top Cats and Adam Pearce with food and drinks for sale. Event begins at 5:30pm. Fireworks. Free.

Madisonville Old Fashioned 4th of July
July 4th, Madisonville Town Hall
All-day event along the Tchefuncte with games and fun followed by fireworks. Free.

Abita Springs 4th of July Celebration
July 4th, Abita Springs Trailhead
Free family event with music from Four Unplugged, vendors and fireworks. Free.