Get ready to break out the red, white, and blue! From patriotic parades and rooftop celebrations to family festivals and fireworks, these Fourth of July events offer fun for all ages. Whether you’re looking for live music, riverfront views, or kid-friendly activities, we’ve rounded up the best Fourth of July events happening July 3–5 in and around Baton Rouge.
JULY 3RD
Kenilworth Independence Day Parade: Living the American Dream
Kenilworth Neighborhood at 6:30 p.m.
kenilworthneighborhood.com
JULY 4TH
4th of July Festival
Port Allen Old Ferry Landing at 4 p.m.
wbrrecreation.org
4th of July Rooftop Celebration
Tsunami Sushi, from 7–10 p.m.
lsumoa.org
Baton Rouge Concert Band 4th of July Celebration Concert
EBR Main Library on Goodwood, from 7–8:30 p.m.
brcb.org
Fireworks on the River
Nall Park in Krotz Springs, from 6:30–8 p.m.
krotzsprings.org
Rocking on the River
Riverfront Plaza, from 4–9 p.m.
catfishonthebayou.net
WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi
Downtown Baton Rouge or Port Allen at 9 p.m.
wbrz.com
JULY 5TH
Celebration in the Park & Fireworks
Sidney Hutchison Park at 5 p.m.
walkerparksandrec.com
Red, White, and Boom–The City Wants to Celebrate with You
The Settlement on Shoe Creek, from 5–10 p.m.
cityofcentralchamber.com
Red, White, and Zoo Day!
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, from 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
brzoo.org
Star Spangled Saturday
501 Main St. at 8 a.m.
breada.org
