(Note: For a complete list of 4th of July 2017 fireworks shows in Louisiana, click here.)

4th of July is right around the corner. Have you made plans yet? Here are 9 things going on this 4th of July weekend that are sure to rock your world!

  1. 25th Annual Le Beau Zydeco Festival, Lebeau, LA

Celebrate Zydeco this 4th of July at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, ½ mile past Stelly’s Truckstop. Bands start at 12 noon and go on until 10pm.

  1. KTBS-3 Independence Day Festival, Shreveport, LA

In honor of the United States military, this Fourth of July celebration features food, music, fireworks, and fun for the whole community in downtown Shreveport.

  1. Uncle Sam Jam, Lafreniere Park, Metairie, LA

Uncle Sam Jam This all day festival includes live bands and fireworks at 8pm.

  1. Celebration on the Cane, Nachitoches, LA

Infrogmation / Wikimedia Free fireworks in Louisiana’s oldest community.

  1. 3rd of July Celebration in City Park, New Orleans, LA

City Park Enjoy patriotic music with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans and fireworks from the Peristyle at 9pm.

  1. Go 4th on the River, New Orleans, LA

Coast Guard News / flickr A free show over the Mississippi River with two ‘dueling’ barges of fireworks. Starts at 9pm.

  1. July 4th Spectacular!, Baton Rouge, LA

Downtown Baton Rouge This exciting day will include a Pie Baking Contest and a Hot Dog Eating Contest.

  1. Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath, LA

This yearly bash is a multi-day event that includes parades, pageants, music, and of course a major fireworks display.

  1. Slidell Heritage Festival, Slidell, LA

Slidell Heritage Fest This 18th annual festival is sure to be better than ever.

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Celebrate Zydeco this 4th of July at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, ½ mile past Stelly’s Truckstop. Bands start at 12 noon and go on until 10pm.

In honor of the United States military, this Fourth of July celebration features food, music, fireworks, and fun for the whole community in downtown Shreveport.

Uncle Sam Jam

This all day festival includes live bands and fireworks at 8pm.

Infrogmation / Wikimedia

Free fireworks in Louisiana’s oldest community.

City Park

Enjoy patriotic music with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans and fireworks from the Peristyle at 9pm.

Coast Guard News / flickr

A free show over the Mississippi River with two ‘dueling’ barges of fireworks. Starts at 9pm.

Downtown Baton Rouge

This exciting day will include a Pie Baking Contest and a Hot Dog Eating Contest.

This yearly bash is a multi-day event that includes parades, pageants, music, and of course a major fireworks display.

Slidell Heritage Fest

This 18th annual festival is sure to be better than ever.

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