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4th of July Events Around Acadiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) - Here's a list of 4th of July events around Acadiana.
Thursday, July 3
Jennings Stars & Stripes 4th of July Celebration (Oil & Gas Park) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm -- Free activities for the kids, bring your lawn chairs and coolers. Live music by First Street Hooligans from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, followed by Colby Latiolais from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Fireworks show at 9:00 pm
Youngsville Independence Day Celebration (Youngsville Sports Complex) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm -- Kids zone, face painting, bubble bus, photo booth, food trucks, live music by Clay Cormier, Colby Latiolais, & Charley Rivers.
Friday, July 4
Broussard Independence Day Festival (St. Julien Park) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm -- 20th Annual Fireworks Show along with activities for the kids, food vendors, and live music from Side Show. The fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. Free to attend.
Crowley Red, Rice & Blue (Acadia Rice Arena, Crowley) Free event hosted by the City of Crowley. A fun-filled day of music, fun jumps, food, cook-off, and dancing. Music by Adam Leger (4:00 pm), Jarvis Jacob (6:00 pm), and The Chee-Weez (8:00 pm). Fireworks at 10:00 pm.
Erath 4th of July Celebration (Downtown Erath) The entire celebration runs through July 4 with carnival rides, live music, water fights, and culmination with the giant fireworks display over the Erath skies at 9:00 pm on Independence Day.
Krotz Springs Fireworks on the River (Nall Park, Krotz Springs) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm -- Enjoy hot dogs, watermelons, and live music. Guests are welcome to bring ice chests, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets. Free to attend.
Lafayette Stars and Stripes (Parc International, Downtown Lafayette) Kids' activities, local pop-up shops, food trucks, and live music from The Good Dudes, Lost Bayou Ramblers, and more. Gates open at 5:00 pm and fireworks at 9:00 pm. Free and open to the public.
Town of Leonville July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Show (Leonville Boat Launch) Music, food, flag raising ceremony, and 50/50 raffle. The event begins at 6:00 pm with fireworks at 9:00 pm. Free to attend.
Morgan City 4th of July Lake Jam at Lake End Parkway! Come by boat or car. Live music kicks off at 3pm, fireworks at 9pm.
St. Landry Parish Red, White & Boom! 4th of July Celebration (Yambilee Building, Opelousas) Food, games, and drinks. Gates open at 6:00 pm. Parking is $5. Fireworks show at 9:00 pm.
Ville Platte second Annual Independence Day Celebration. (Grand Pavilion) Music, food and entertainment. Live performances by Geno Delafose, Mike Broussard and Rusty Metoyer. Gates open at 3pm with fireworks at 9pm.