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.