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The Fourth of July comes with fireworks shows and revelry across the New Orleans metro. The big picture: It's a busy weekend all around with Essence Fest also taking place across downtown. Be Uncle Sam Jam, LaFreniere Park in Metairie: Thursday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m. Grand Isle 4th of July Celebration, Bridge Side: Chase Taylor Band performance: July 4, 10 p.m. to midnight Fireworks & Fun: July 5, 10 p.m. to midnight St. Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration, West Bank Bridge Park: Thursday, July 3, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Uncle Sam Jam is a FREE festival featuring top local and national acts and a fireworks show to close out the night. The concert meadow and its sprawling 155-acre green space is an ideal setting to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Uncle Sam Jam will take place at Lafreniere Park in Metairie (3000 Downs Boulevard). Uncle Sam Jam (Thursday, July 3) Lafreniere Park in Metairie from 3-10pm. This free festival features big musical acts, food vendors and a large fireworks show. No outside food or drinks are allowed. Don McLean, Shenandoah and Payton Smith will perform, along with Bottomland, the Victory Belles and the Marine Forces Reserve Brass Band. June 26, 2025 Louisiana 4th of July Fireworks 2025 Southeast Louisiana will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks shows. Below is a list of events broken down by parish: St. Tammany Parish: Slidell Heritage Fest, Heritage Park, fireworks: Saturday, June 28, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Start your Independence Day weekend at beautiful Lafreniere Park. Each year, festival goers look forward to live music, delicious food and great company. Uncle Sam Jam is a FREE festival featuring top local and national acts and a fireworks show to close out the night. No outside food or drinks. Plan your Fourth of July 2025 in New Orleans and surrounding parishes with this guide to ESSENCE Fest, fireworks on the riverfront and family-friendly festivals. New Orleans celebrates July 4 with music, hot dogs, patriotic colors and of course, fireworks. On Thursday, find celebrations on City Park's Great Lawn and under the skies at Metairie's Lafreniere Go 4th on the River July 4 The downtown Riverfront is home to a stunning fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July and more. go4thontheriver.com Uncle Sam Jam July 3 Lafreniere Park’s 4th of July celebration returns this year for another fun-filled evening of fireworks, food and live music. unclesamjamjefferson.com ESSENCE Festival of Culture July 3-6 Get ready for another star-studded Attend the Uncle Sam Jam Uncle Sam wants you to attend his annual bash at Lafreniere Park. On July 3, the Metairie park will host its 30th annual Uncle Sam Jam from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 3000 Downs Blvd. The jam, which began in 1996, has become a staple of Independence Day celebrations for residents of Jefferson Parish. Headlined by Don McLean of "American Pie" fame, Uncle Sam Jam, a free concert and fireworks event, will take place at the Al Copeland Concert and Meadow Stage in Lafreniere Park on Thursday, July 3 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. If you can’t make it Thursday, Bubbles & Beats returns on Aug. 7. Celebrate Independence Day on Thursday night, July 3, with Uncle Sam Jam at Lafreniere Park. The fireworks display at the annual Happy 3rd of July Concert and Fireworks in City Park. Celebrate Independence Day with us at the 30th Annual Uncle Sam Jam Jefferson on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Lafreniere Park in Metairie! Enjoy live performances by Don McLean Shenandoah, Bottomland Discover 25+ spectacular 4th of July events across Louisiana in 2025! From New Orleans' Go 4th on the River to Shreveport's Freedom Fest, find parades, fireworks shows, and Cajun-style patriotic festivals. Free events and premium experiences included. Uncle Sam Jam The Uncle Sam Jam brings live music and a fireworks display to Lafreniere Park in Metairie. The music lineup includes “American Pie” singer Don McClean, country band Shenandoah Southeast Louisiana will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks shows. Below is a list of events broken down by parish: St. Tammany Parish: Slidell Heritage Fest, Heritage Park, fireworks: Saturday, June 28, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.Sp This FREE event features live music from national headliners and local talent, tasty bites from food vendors, and one of the biggest fireworks shows in the region—all set against the scenic lakefront backdrop of the park. Find tickets & information for Uncle Sam Jam. happening at Lafreniere Park, Metairie, LA on Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm CDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Uncle Sam Jam will be held Thursday, July 3 at LaFreniere Park in Metairie starting at Grand Isle 4th of July celebration, Bridge Side, Chase Taylor Band, 10:00 pm to midnight on July 4.
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