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SUMMARY:Celebration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:This family-friendly event will feature live entertainment\, great food\, shopping opportunities\, and a spectacular fireworks show to close out the evening.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/celebration-of-independence/
LOCATION:North Side Civic Center\, 704 N Soileau St\, Ville Platte\, LA\, 70586\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Ville Platte":MAILTO:Candace@cityofvilleplatte.com
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SUMMARY:Toledo Bend Boat Parade & Fireworks Show
DESCRIPTION:Patriotic Boat Parade on Toledo Bend will take place on Toledo Bend Lake\, starting at the south end of the lake and ending at Cypress. Decorated boats will travel the lake in a festive\, family-friendly celebration of patriotism. \n 
URL:https://america250la.org/event/toledo-bend-boat-parade-fireworks-show/
LOCATION:Toledo Bend Lake and Cypress Bend Park
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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SUMMARY:Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Avoyelles_Arts_Music_Festival_2026  2026 festival holds historic significance as communities across the nation commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary. This year’s event will be a powerful red\, white\, and blue tribute honoring our nation’s heritage while celebrating the creativity\, culture\, and community spirit of Avoyelles Parish. \nParagon Casino Resort Festival Grounds\n711 Paragon Pl\nMarksville\, Louisiana 71351
URL:https://america250la.org/event/avoyelles-arts-music-festival/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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SUMMARY:4th of July Children’s Parade
DESCRIPTION:Monroe Rotary is thrilled to announce its annual 4th of July Children’s Parade. This year’s festivities promise to be bigger and better than ever\, with a host of activities designed for children and families.\n\nThe parade will kick off at 9:30 AM on July 4 at Triangle Park. Spectators can look forward to a morning filled with patriotic pride as children from local schools and community groups showcase their creativity by decorating bikes\, wagons\, and scooters in a delightful display of red\, white\, and blue.\n\nIn addition to the parade\, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment throughout the event. Children can express their patriotic colors with free face painting\, cool down with juicy watermelon slices\, snow cones\, and Popsicles\, experience tours of emergency vehicles such as firetrucks and ambulances\, and enjoy a variety of games to play.\n\nThe 4th of July Children’s Parade is a special event that brings together friends\, families\, and neighbors in celebration of our country’s independence. Everyone is encouraged to come early\, find a good spot\, and joinin the festivities
URL:https://america250la.org/event/4th-of-july-childrens-parade/
LOCATION:Triangle Park\, 1900 Pargoud Blvd.\, Monroe\, 71201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities 250th Anniversary of America Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Krewe of Janus will host the Twin Cities 250th Anniversary of America with a 4th of July Parade!
URL:https://america250la.org/event/twin-cities-250th-anniversary-of-america-parade/
LOCATION:City of Monroe\, 901 Louisville Ave\, Monroe\, LA\, 71201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Monroe":MAILTO:Danielle.barton@ci.monroe.la.us
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SUMMARY:Red\, White\, Blue & You Festival
DESCRIPTION:The City of Lake Charles is planning to host the 34th annual Red\, White\, Blue\, & You festival\, including a hot dog eating competition\, patriotic concert\, live music\, food\, an Armed Forces salute\, and a fireworks extravaganza over the lake on Saturday\, July 4.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/red-white-blue-you-festival/
LOCATION:Lake Charles Event Center\, 900 Lakeshore Dr\, Lake Charles\, LA\, 70601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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SUMMARY:Desoto Parish Fourth of July Festival
DESCRIPTION:Festival on the Sabine River including the Annual Warren Family Fireworks Show.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/fourth-of-july-festival/
LOCATION:Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park\, 198 Elm St\, Logansport\, LA 71049\, Logansport\, LA\, 71049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desoto Parish Fire District 1":MAILTO:dfd1fire@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Town of Many Patriotic Parade
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Many\, Louisiana \n\n\nThe Town of Many will host a Patriotic Parade in Downtown Many! More information to come on this event.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/town-of-many-patriotic-parade/
LOCATION:Downton Many\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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