LIST: July 4th Celebrations across Acadiana

Independence Day is right around the corner! Here's a list of celebratory events around the Acadiana area:

Lafayette Parish:

Youngsville's official Fourth of July celebration at Sugar Mill Pond at 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. -- July 3rd

• Free entry
• Family-friendly
• Live music (DG & the Freetown Sound and tunes by DJ RV)
• Kids activities
• Food, beverages, cash bar on site -- please leave ice chests at home
• Fireworks display

For more information, follow Sugar Mill Pond Independence Day Celebration. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Maaike Erents at maaike@socialentertainment.net.

Celebration at St. Julien Park in Broussard at 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. -- July 4th

• Kids activities
• Fireworks show at 9
• DJ & live music
• Follow their Facebook event

Vermilion Parish:

85th Annual Erath 4th of July Celebration festival June 30 - July 4

• Multi-day celebration
• Fireworks on Sunday in Downtown Erath at 7 p.m.

St. Landry Parish:

First Baptist Church Opelousas July 4th Bash

• Family event
• Food
• Games
• Inflatables
• Water slide
• Band
• Fireworks
• Open to the public, but prefer that you let them know if you're attending
• More info on Facebook

Evangeline Parish:

Cazan Center's Mardi Gras in July, July 2-4

• Performances by New Orleans saxophonist Joseph Crachiola, Big Chief Alfred Doucette, and the Mardi Gras Babydolls
• An exhibition of one of Big Chief Doucette's suits
• Art market
• Vendors
• Food
• Music

We will continue to update this list as we receive more information.