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Happy birthday, America! New Orleans and its surroundings know how to organize a birthday party. As the city celebrates its 300th anniversary, the country marks only 242 years of youth. But the list of events and activities to mark the memorable occasion is plentiful.
Here is a sample of the fun that extends across the metropolitan area. So take the kids, grab a lawn chair and be happy and happy.
SATURDAY
FESTIVAL OF THE HERITAGE OF SLIDELL: Saturday, 4 pm, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell. The city of Camellia is taking the events with its annual festival that benefits local philanthropic groups, with craft activities, children's games, food, fireworks and music, including the "Days" of Motown "from The New Orleans Mystics. and the popular Bag of Donuts after 21h fireworks. No food or ice chests. $ 10 adults, $ 5 children 4-12. slidellheritagefest.org.
LIGHT ON LAKE: Saturday, 6 pm Lake on the shores of Pontchartrain Lake, Mandeville. The annual celebration includes entertainment, a special military tribute, activities for children, a food court open at 5 pm. and fireworks at dusk. The rainy day is Sunday. No charcoal or glass grill allowed. (985) 624-3147. cityofmandeville.com.
SUNDAY
FESTIVAL OF PATRIOTIC MUSIC: Sunday, 3 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans. The annual event begins with a costumed colored guardian leading a procession of veterans and patriotic organizations with colonial flags. Among the musical participants include the US Navy Band, Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Albinas Prizgintas at the Organ, the New Orleans Trombone Choir and more. A reception follows. (504) 606-3442. trinityartistseries.com.
TUESDAY
CEREMONY OF NATURALIZATION Tuesday, 10 am, US Freedom Pavilion – The Boeing Center, National Museum of the Second World War, 945 St. Magazine, New Orleans. US Citizenship and Immigration Services will administer the oath of allegiance to new US citizens at a special naturalization ceremony. (504) 528-1944, ext. 484. nationalww2museum.org.
SPARKS IN THE PARK: Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Bug Falaya Park, 213 Park Drive, Covington. Celebrate the fourth with music, watermelon and hot dog contests, make-up and fireworks. Children's activities and refreshments, with music at 7 pm and fireworks at dusk, around 8:45 pm. (985) 892-1873. covla.com.
UNCLE SAM JAM: Tuesday, 6 pm, Al Copeland Concert and Meadow Stage, Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie. A festival of free concerts and fireworks are part of the fun of this Jefferson Parish event. The pieces will start at 18h and the meadow will open at 17h. Look for music by Amanda Shaw, Eli Young Band and Topcats. And between all the music, there will be lights in the night as the fireworks celebrate the birthday of the nation. The event is a fundraiser for Lafreniere Park guests, and there will be vendors of food and beverages. The external dispositions are discouraged. Pets must be on a leash and will not be allowed in the meadow. Parking is $ 5. unclesamjamjefferson.com.
DAILY CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Tuesday, 6 pm West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road, Luling. St. Charles Parish looks forward to the nation's birthday with music, children's activities and fireworks. The local Boy Scouts begin the day with a flag raising ceremony, followed by the singing of the national anthem, a parish proclamation and the Groovy 7 takes on stage for the enjoyment of the crowd. A fireworks will fill the sky at 21 hours. Vendors will sell food and beverages, but chairs, coolers and adult drinks are allowed. Pets, glass and poppers are not allowed. stcharlesparish-la.gov/enews.
HAPPY 3 JULY: Tuesday, 6 pm, Goldring Woldenberg Great Lawn, City Park, New Orleans. Head to the park for a patriotic celebration with The Marine Corps New Orleans Band live at 9 pm. and fireworks start from the top of Peristyle at 9 pm. This event takes place at the big lawn of Goldring Woldenberg. Arrive early for patriotic gifts. Concessions will be available. Dreyfous Avenue and Anseman Street will be closed. Bring chairs and blankets, but leave pets at home. neworleanscitypark.com.
FOURTH CELEBRATION OF JULY: Tuesday, 7 pm, Land-O-Pines Family Campground, 17145 Million Dollar Road, Covington. Family event, with DJ, fireworks and night swim. $ 10 adults, $ 8 children. (985) 892-6023. camplop.com.
FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE: Tuesday, 9pm, Treasure Chest Casino, Williams Boulevard at Lake Pontchartrain, Kenner. The sky of Lake Pontchartrain will be illuminated by the annual fireworks of the casino. treasurechest.com.
DAILY CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE: 7:00 pm play, with fireworks following; Sanctuary on the airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie. The minor league baseball team at Babycakes faces the Oklahoma City Dodgers in the all-American sport, with beer, hot dog and ice cream specialties. Usually a friday-only treat at the games, this spectacular fireworks display promises to be the biggest of the season in celebration of the United States. $ 5 and up for the game. Milb.com/new-orleans.
WEDNESDAY 4 JULY
FOUR ON THE 4th FAMILY FUN RUN / WALK: Wednesday, 7:30 am, Hubie Gallagher Park, 1000 W. 15th Ave., Covington. Race fundraising is four miles for adults and half a mile for kids. (504) 460-2991.
DAILY CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Wednesday 11 am, National Museum of the Second World War, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. The July 4th celebration at the museum has a musical message. The event begins with the Jefferson Choir performing a variety of patriotic songs at the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion. Then, the New Orleans Concert Band plays the tunes while the 70-member ensemble plays a program of patriotic favorites at the American Freedom Pavilion – The Boeing Center. (504) 528-1944, ext. 484. nationalww2museum.org.
MADISONVILLE OLD FASHION 4 JULY CELEBRATION: Wednesday, 11 am Water Street, Madisonville Riverfront. The day will begin with a parade, a tribute to veterans at the Town Hall, children's games, food and beverage vendors, a horseshoe tournament, a beauty contest, a watermelon contest and more. a fireworks at 20:30. along the river. (985) 845-9824. madisonville4thjuly.com.
GO 4TH TO CRESCENT PARK: Wednesday, 4:30 pm, Crescent Park, 2300 N. Peters Street, New Orleans. A July 4th festival with Victory Belles concerts at the National Museum of the Second World War at 5:30 pm. and Bag of Donuts at 7 pm Chairs are encouraged but glass, coolers and tents are not allowed. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There is also a fireworks photography workshop by Jack Smith. frenchmarket.org.
ST. BERNARD SALUTES AMERICA: Wednesday, 4:30 pm, Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette. This annual celebration of music, food and fun celebrates the day of independence. Vendors will be present to provide a variety of food and beverages. And what fourth pleasure would be missing at the fireworks? There will be a lot. (504) 473-7238. visitstbernard.com
FIREBOAT GEN. ROY S. KELLEY: Wednesday, 6 pm, Mississippi River downtown, New Orleans. The port of New Orleans will bring out the pumper boat and make an appearance along the river, with its water show with plumes of red, white and blue fountains leading to the fireworks show. artifice. The Kelley is an emergency response vessel, built in 1994 and can be seen patrolling the river in the jurisdiction of the three parishes of the port (Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard).
GO 4TH ON THE ARTIFICE SHOW OF THE RIVER: Wednesday at 9 pm along the Mississippi River, between the Gov Nichols Street dock and the Canal Street dock. The duel barges will put a spectacular light over the river that can be seen on both sides of the stream. It is choreographed to a medley of patriotic songs that can be heard in real time via an app from jandmdisplays.com. go4thontheriver.com.
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