Fourth of July in Central & North Louisiana
Monroe City of Monroe, Louisiana
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 Festival
July 4: "Louisiana’s July 4th Destination Festival" is getting bigger and better. This year's highly anticipated Avoyelles Arts and Music Festival heads to the Paragon Casino Resort for its 13th annual celebration. With two stages for entertainment, the live music will continue all day long. Other events include a cake and pie cook-off; an arts & crafts fair; a car, truck, and jeep show; and fun and games. 10 am–8 pm, with fireworks to follow. $10; free for four and younger. 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 Trini Triggs and Roi “Chip” Anthony. Free. 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, the American Rose Center, South Bossier Park, Cypress Lake, Jefferson, Texas, and Longview, Texas. 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 South Bossier Park. Food trucks will be on standby. 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.
