Fourth of July in Southwest Louisiana 2025

Jun 30, 2025 03:09PM ● By Kelsey Swire

July 3, 2025

9:30 AM Celebrate at The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana

10:30 AM Indoor parade

Plus, a whole week of patriotic activities at The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana, including necklaces, stem activities, a fizzy fireworks experiment on Tuesday 7/1 and hanging with heroes on Wednesday 7/2. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CAChfkSrH/

6:00 PM Red, White & Boom - A Family Fourth

This year's celebration will be at a new location, the Moss Bluff Rec Baseball Fields (1180 Don Manuel Blvd.) The evening will be filled with music, games, food and fireworks! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs.

6:00 PM Fireworks at Trinity Baptist Church

FREE ADMISSION Celebrate the fourth a day early with fireworks, food trucks, live jazz, water fun jumps, lawn games, and plenty of space to kick back under the stars!

→ Fireworks show just after dark
→ Live jazz band for chill summer vibes
→ Food trucks with dinner and dessert
→ Water fun jumps for the kiddos + lawn games for all ages
→ Selfie station
→ Cornhole tournament (sign up at the Info Station)
→ Cool zones
→ Security and first aid teams onsite

What to bring: chairs, blankets, coolers (non-alcoholic), towels for the kids, sunscreen, and maybe a pop-up tent for shade (please make sure to take it down by dusk so everyone can see the fireworks). Free parking onsite, Stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, Sorry, no pets.

7:00 PM Bayou Youth Sports Night with the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators - Free Admission

Admission is free, courtesy of Visit Lake Charles, as we celebrate our local youth sports community with a fun-filled night at the ballpark.

All youth sports teams are invited to take part in a special on-field parade prior to the game. Teams should arrive early to be part of the pregame festivities. Gates open early. Parade begins approximately 30 minutes before first pitch.

It’s also Thirsty Thursday, featuring $3 Margaritas throughout the night.

July 4, 2025

All Day Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp - Resorts - Red, White & Boo Boo

Test your speed in the watermelon eating contest, dodge your way through a water gun fight, and create your own DIY firework craft. The fun continues with pie in the face tag and a flag-raising ceremony to honor the holiday!

All Day Wristband: $12 per person All Stay Wristband: $18 per person

9 AM - 1 PM Freedom Flights, Jazz and Waffle Bar at The Village Coffeehouse

The 2nd annual 4th of July special brunch event at The Village Coffeehouse.

• Enjoy “Freedom Flights” where YOU have the freedom to choose 4 iced/frozen beverages from our flight menu and build your own coffee flight sampler!

• Waffle Breakfast sandwiches and waffle bar, where we will serve waffles and you can enjoy a lovely topping bar to add the extra flavor to your waffles!

• Live Jazz from local saxophonist Bryce Labbie

10 AM Painting with a Twist - Happy 4th of July Paint & Sip

Painting with a Twist will walk you step-by-step through the featured painting—no experience necessary. Just bring your favorite drinks, snacks, and some patriotic spirit! Seats are limited, so grab your spot and let’s celebrate Independence Day with a twist!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lake Area Adventures Fourth of July

$14.99 Special Includes: All-Day Admission (11AM-2PM) + Burger & Fry Combo

Socks & drinks not included. Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/4lmYHbs

3:00 PM The City of Lake Charles - Red, White, Blue and You
All-day games and activities at North Beach provided by Games2Life

3:00 PM Hot Dog Cook Off
3:00 PM Olympic-style games in Millennium Park
4:30 PM Dani Lacour
6:15 PM The Lake Charles Community Band
7:30 PM L.A. ROXX
9:00 PM The First Federal Bank of Louisiana patriotic Glow Show
9:15 PM Fireworks over the lake

The City of Lake Charles presents its annual Red, White, Blue & You Celebration, a FREE family-friendly event filled with all-day activities. Fill the Arcade Amphitheater with lawn chairs and blankets for a patriotic concert, Armed Forces Salute, food trucks, live music entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake.

Festival goers can enjoy some of Lake Charles’ favorite food trucks, lemonade stands, and ice cream trucks. The Mayor's Armed Forces Commission Queens will be selling festival t-shirts. Spectators are encouraged to bring their blankets, lawn chairs, and ice chests, but glass is strictly prohibited. If inclement weather prevails, the program will be moved to the Event Center Coliseum.

5:00 PM Fourth Fest - DeRidder's July 4th Celebration

4:45 PM Live Entertainment from Nolan Perkins

7 PM Magic Show with Aaron Baca

7 PM Pie Eating Contest

7:45 PM "The Sandlot" movie night with free popcorn

8:50 PM Line Dance Competition

A free family-fun evening at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a free balloon hat and enjoy the entertainment all night long.

6:00 PM The 4th of July in #TheBackyard at Paul's Rib Shack

Celebrate the 4th of July with us in the Backyard! Spend time with your friends and family while you eat great BBQ and listen to the Paddio Daddios play.

6 PM 4th of July at Rutherford Beach

Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and patriotic spirit for an evening of live music and fireworks by the water!

7:00 PM Salute to Service Night with the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators - Free Admission

This Independence Day, baseball takes center stage at The Jeaux as we proudly host Salute to Service Night (presented by Visit Lake Charles)—honoring the military and first responders who keep our nation safe and strong. It’s America’s Game on the Fourth of July, and we’re doing it big!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of VSG Architects, ALL FANS GET IN FREE—because freedom, community, and baseball belong together. And since it’s Fan-Tastic Friday, we’re adding even more fun with $3 tacos and your shot at the Fan Prize Wheel, loaded with giveaways and surprises all night long.

7 PM 4th of July with Rosedown Rockers