Here is a list of Independence Day events across the metro area.
Uncle Sam Jam
Lafreniere Park, Metairie
Music begins Tuesday 4-11 p.m., Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Free admission
Happy 3rd of July
City Park, Goldring-Woldenberg Great Lawn
Tuesday 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Music from U.S. Marine Corps Band, concessions and fireworks
Free admission
Independence Day Fireworks with the Baby Cakes
The Shrine on Airline, Metairie
Tuesday, after the 7 p.m. game
"Celebrate America's birthday with the biggest fireworks show of the season!"
St. Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration
West Bank Bridge Park, Luling
Tuesday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Fireworks 9 p.m.
Food, music, fireworks
Mandeville Independence Day Parade
Mandeville Lakefront, corner of Lakeshore Dr. & Coffee St.
Parade followed by a picnic
Wednesday, July 4, 4-9 p.m.
St. Bernard Salutes America
Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette
Music, food, face painting & magic show, Wednesday 4:30 p.m.
Fireworks Wednesday 9 p.m.
Go 4th on the River
Over the New Orleans Riverfront & Woldenberg Park
Dueling Barges fireworks show, Wednesday 9 p.m.
Free admission
Go 4th to Crescent Park
Crescent Park, Mandeville St. Wharf
Wednesday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Food trucks, music, concessions