Fourth of July in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA New Orleans, Louisiana
The perpetual party of the Big Easy gets even more raucous for Independence Day. Go Fourth on the River is holding off until 2022, but naturally there are still plenty of party options.
Jefferson
Uncle Sam Jam
July 3: Mosey to lovely Lafreniere Park in Metairie for live music by Wilson Phillips, The Guess Who, Creole String Beans, and more; tasty food, and great company at this twenty-fifth anniversary festival. 3 pm, fireworks start at 9 pm. Free. visitjeffersonparish.com.
New Orleans
Fourth of July Celebration Cruise
July 4: Celebrate independence aboard the Creole Queen Steamboat, enjoying a buffet, open bar, and live music. Board from
7 pm–8 pm and cruise from 8 pm–10 pm. $129. creolequeen.com.