Fourth of July in Central & North Louisiana

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From Monroe to Minden to Shreveport, freedom fests reign with all the verve of a true Louisiana celebration. Expect barbecue, fireworks, 5Ks, and more. 

The Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K Race in Shreveport

July 4: Don't miss the annual Firecracker 5K at St. Vincent Mall in Shreveport this year, proving patriotism one heated mile at a time. Kids can come too, with a half-mile fun run. 7:30 am. $32. Donations will directly benefit the Spine Institute of Louisiana Foundation. sbfunguide.com. 

The Avoyelles Arts and Music Fest

July 4: "Louisiana’s July 4th Destination Festival" is getting bigger and better in 2024. This year's highly anticipated Avoyelles Arts and Music Fest moves to the Paragon Casino Resort for their 12th annual celebration. The musical lineup includes live performances by Cupid, Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Amanda Shaw, Rusty Metoyer, and the Chase Tyler Band. Other events of the day include a cake and pie cook-off, an arts & crafts fair, a car, truck, and jeep show, and fun and games for all ages. 10 am–8 pm, with fireworks to follow. Free and open to the public. avoyellesarts.com.

Alexandria's Rock the Red Independence Day Celebration 

July 4: Head to Alexandria City Hall for a freedom celebration featuring a sky lit up in sparkles, delicious food, and live music from DJ Tony Groove, The Rouge Krewe Party Band, and J. Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreedz. 5:30 pm–9:30 pm. cityofalexandriala.com. 

Shreveport KTBS Freedom Fest

July 4: The fireworks will be coming from towns throughout the region, across from the Sci-Port Discover Center, backdropped by the lights on the Texas Street Bridge, and in the Brookshire Arena in Bossier City, the Northwood Country Club in Blanchard, over Big Cypress Bayou, and at the Maude Cobb Convention Complex. KTBS will be airing all of it on KTBS and KPXJ, but on the ground locals can celebrate with live performances by local bands at the Northwood Country Club and the Molly Ringwalds in Downtown Shreveport. Food trucks will be on standby at South Bossier Park and Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets. Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. Free. sbfunguide.com. 

Independence Day Celebration in Monroe-West Monroe

July 5: Settle in downtown on the west or the east to watch the highly-anticipated annual fireworks show. Throughout the day, local vendors will be peddling their wares, and the streets will be filled with the sounds of live bands. Fireworks start at 9 pm, over the Ouachita River—best viewed from downtown West Monroe or Monroe, or on the West Monroe levee. Free. monroe-westmonroe.org.