Sparks in the Park

Celebrate the birth of our nation with Covington's Sparks in the Park annual festival. The event includes fireworks at dusk, live patriotic music performed by the Convington Concert Band, and fresh food made by local vendors—plus a hot dog eating contest. The Rotary Club of Covington will keep the crowd hydrated with lemonade and water. While there are plenty of activities for the kids, the Covington Business Association will have wine aplenty for adults. So pull out those lawn chairs and blankets and head to Bogue Falaya Park. Free. 5:30 pm–9 pm. louisiananorthshore.com.