Acadiana’s Best 4th of July Celebrations This Weekend — From Erath to Lafayette to Youngsville
ACADIANA - The America 250 celebration comes to a peak this weekend with Independence Day festivities across the area. Some towns and businesses held events last weekend, and many more are yet to come.
When and Where: Quick Reference for All Five Acadiana July 4 Events
We've aggregated some of the bigger 4th of July celebrations in the Acadiana area, and we've listed the highlights of each below.
Events on Friday, July 3
YOUNGSVILLE 'RED, WHITE & BOOM' INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
- Friday, July 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Youngsville Amphitheater at the Youngsville Sports Complex
- Kids zone, live music from Marc Broussard and DJ Digital, fun jumps, gator photo booth, a spectacular fireworks show, and more.
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VILLE PLATTE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
- Friday, July 3 with gates opening at 4:30 p.m.
- Grand Pavilion located at 704 N. Soileau Street
- Live entertainment, food vendors, family-friendly environment, fireworks show to close the event
Events on Saturday, July 4
- Saturday, July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Parc International in Downtown Lafayette
- Live Music: DJ Digital, Rusty Metoyer & Zydeco Krush, Souled Out performing an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute set
- Local pop-ups and vendors, kids activities, and one of Lafayette's biggest fireworks shows
BROUSSARD INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
- Saturday, July 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park
- 5th Avenue performing live at 6 p.m., kids activities, and fireworks show at 9 p.m.
- Continuing through Saturday, July 4
- Downtown Erath
- Carnival rides and live music each night
- On July 4th: 5K & Fun Run, Water Fights, Parade, and Fireworks at 9 p.m.
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