New Orleans’ colors aren’t just purple, green and gold – they’re red, white and blue.
While New Orleans was part of France until 1802, nobody knows how to celebrate Independence Day like we do – especially during America’s 250th anniversary! Here’s what’s going on – and where fireworks are going off – around town.
Uncle Sam Jam in Lafreniere Park, July 3
Celebrate America in Metairie at Uncle Sam Jam starting at 3 p.m. with live music, fun food and fireworks. This free festival features popular local entertainment as well as national acts. Lean more.
Happy 3rd of July Celebration at City Park
If you can’t wait for the 4th to celebrate your freedom, do it at City Park on the 3rd! Bring chairs or a blanket to the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn on Wednesday for patriot tunes from the Marine Forces Reserve Ban, special appearances by local performers, patriotic singalongs, fireworks over the Peristyle at 9 p.m. and more. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. Learn more.
Go 4th on the River
There’s no better way celebrate the red, white and blue than 3rd of with fireworks shooting from a barge on the Mississippi River in rhythm to patriotic tunes. View the festivities at Tujague’s Annual 4th of July Balcony Party – 250th Edition, Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Jax Brewery, the Moonwalk, or elsewhere in the Vieux Carré or watch from Algiers Point on the Westbank. Find out more.
4th of July on the Steamboat NATCHEZ and The Riverboat City of New Orleans
The Steamboat NATCHEZ and The Riverboat City of New Orleans have some of the best seats in town for Go 4th on the River. Enjoy a patriotic calliope concert, live music, a fabulous buffet, and a cocktail from their special Patriotic Drink Menu while fireworks go off above you. Make reservations here.
