Sparks in the Park

Dig out your lawn chairs and blankets and head to Covington's Bogue Falaya Park for a free festival celebrating America's Independence Day. It's a chance to get ahead of the holiday celebration with fireworks, food, music and fun for everyone. Picnics are welcome, though Kiwanis of Covington, The Rotary Club of Covington, and the Covington Business Association will have food and beverages available over the course of the evening. 5:30 pm; fireworks end the event at dusk. Free. visitthenorthshore.com.