We officially move into the summer season on June 20, 2024 and that means Independence Day is right around the corner. Families from New Iberia to Morgan City are searching for budget friendly events to enjoy this summer and Macaroni KID New Iberia is here as your resource to find your family fun!
Get your red, white, and blue gear ready because we're diving into a few of the best free, local events, parades, and festivals coming over the new couple of weeks. Kick-off your summer with a bang and enjoy good old-fashioned 4th of July fun at one of these events!
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There's something magical about celebrating Independence Day with your loved ones, surrounded by community spirit and patriotic pride. Louisiana knows how to do it right, offering a plethora of family-friendly festivities that will make your 4th of July unforgettable. Plus, the best part? Most of these events are free to attend!
🌟 Stars and Stripes Musical Celebration - New Iberia
Sunday
June 23, 2024
3:00 pm
Join the The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra for the this free patriotic concert to honor our Iberia Parish veterans at the Sugar Cane Festival Building in New Iberia. Music will be patriotic themed, including Jazz, Broadway, and WWII era. The event is free and open to the public to attend. This event is presented by the Iberia Cultural Resources Association for the community to enjoy.
🎉 Lighting Up the City - Independence Day Celebration - St. Martinville
Saturday
June 29, 2024
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The community is invited to celebrate this 4th of July at Magnolia Park in St. Martinville. Enjoy live music, dancing, street vendors, and fireworks. There will also be other paid events you can register to participate in including a Bike Decorating Contest, Pie Eating Contest, and Children's Pageant.
❤️🤍💙 July 4th BBQ Cookout - Loreauville
Sunday
June 30, 2024
3:00 pm
The Loreauville Community Project is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day in Loreauville with a family cookout event. Bring your pit, food, ice chest, and spend the day at Loreauville Park. BBQ bragging rights can be yours if you decide to enter your grub into the contest. Be sure to stay after dark to enjoy the fireworks show scheduled to begin around 9:00 pm.
❤️🤍💙 Town of Erath - 4th Of July Celebration
Sunday
June 30, 2024
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Erath at the 88th Annual Erath 4th of July Celebration. The fun begins on Sunday, June 30, 2024 and runs until Thursday, July 4, 2024. There will be several days of events and activities planned including carnival rides and street fair, live music, a 5k fun run, a hometown parade, water fights and much more. Fireworks display will take place at 9:00 pm and can be seen from just about all of Erath.
🎆4th of July Lake Jam - Morgan City
Thursday
July 4, 2024
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Independence Day at the Lake Jam in Morgan City. The event will take place at Lake End Park Parkway and offers live music, food trucks, kid's activities and more. Food trucks on site for plenty of goodies too! There will also be a boat parade for bystanders to enjoy from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Fireworks will end the night for all to enjoy.
❤️🤍💙 Tunes on the Teche 4th of July Celebration - Breaux Bridge
Thursday
July 4, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Independence Day in Breaux Bridge at Tunes on the Teche. Enjoy live music, food, shopping with local vendors, fireworks and of course fun for the whole family! Live music by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. No ice chests will be allowed however, food and drinks will be available for purchase. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs, dancing shoes, and stay for the fireworks show that begins at 9:00 pm.
🎆Fireworks in Kaplan - Clement Park
Thursday
July 4, 2024
9:00 pm
Looking for a fun and safe fireworks display? The community is invited to Clement Park to enjoy the Independence Day fireworks celebration happening at Clement Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
🌟 Let Freedom Ring Festival - Thibodaux
Thursday
July 4, 2024
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This family friendly event will take place at Peltier Park in Thibodaux, LA. To begin the day, first responders and veterans will be provided with a free breakfast at 7:30 am. The opening ceremony will begin at 3:00 pm to officially start the festival events. From a bike decoration contest, to a cornhole tournament and live music, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Live music will begin at 4:00 pm. There will also be a bike parade, silent auction, and the festival will end with a firework display for all to enjoy.
❤️🤍💙Red, White, Blue and YOU 4th of July Celebration - Lake Charles
Thursday
July 4, 2024
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The festival is a staple in Lake Charles and will take place at the Lake Charles Event Center on Bord du Lac Drive. The event is free and will include live music, which begins at 5:30 pm. There will also be activities for the kids during the events, concessions for sale, and a choregraphed firework display to end the festival that kicks off at 9:15 pm. Make sure to bring your blankets and chairs! If there is a chance of inclement weather, the festival will be moved inside of the Event Center's Sudduth Coliseum.
 Image by Marilou Trias | Getty Images | If any other events come up in our area, we'll be sure to add them to this list. If you know of one we missed in Iberia, Vermilion, St. Martin, or St. Mary parishes, let us know so we can share the news with other families in our area. Whether you plan to barbeque in your backyard, head out to the beach, or stay in town to celebrate this Independence Day, we wish all of our families a very Happy 4th of July! As always, you can find more details on these events and others by heading to our event calendar. |
