Ready to make some memories this 4th of July? The Northshore is bursting with celebrations — think bike parades, bounce houses, hot dog eating contests, and fireworks that light up the night sky. Pack your picnic blankets and festive spirit. Here’s where the party’s at for 2025!
Covington's 4th of July Celebration
Historic downtown Covington brims with patriotic spirit during its annual festivities. Sparks in the Park features a DJ, live music, food trucks, face painting, and kids’ activities. Brave competitors can join the classic hot dog eating contest, while others relax under the sprawling oaks. As twilight approaches, the park transforms into a stunning setting for a dazzling fireworks finale, reflected beautifully in the Bogue Falaya River.
Event Details:
Date: June 28 - 5:30 p.m.-Dusk
Location: Bogue Falaya Wayside Park, Covington
Pro Tip: Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and bug spray. Come early to snag a shady spot near the riverbank!
Sparks in the Park in Covington
Slidell Heritage Festival & Fireworks Show
Northshore Rotary Clubs throw a lively bash with the Slidell Heritage Festival! The festival buzzes with high-energy bands on the amphitheater stage--Amanda Shaw followed by The Chee Weez--rows of craft vendors, mouthwatering local eats, and a kid zone packed with bounce houses, water slides, a petting zoo, and games. Adults can enjoy cold drinks at the beer booths while kids soak up the summer fun. As night falls, Bayou Bonfouca becomes the breathtaking backdrop for a vibrant fireworks display that lights up the water.
Event Details:
Date: June 28 - 5-11 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, Slidell
Local Tip: This event does charge a $15 admission fee (kids 12 and under are free), but it’s all for a good cause. Proceeds go to local charities!
Slidell Heritage Festival
Pearl River Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day with small-town charm at the Pearl River Independence Day Celebration! This family-friendly event in downtown Pearl River by Town Hall has lawn games, a pie-eating contest, and more, culminating in a dazzling fireworks display at 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and loved ones for an evening of patriotic fun.
Event Details:
Date: July 3 - 6 p.m.-Dusk
Location: Pearl River Town Hall, Pearl River
Bonus/Pro Tip: Get there early to snag the best spot near Town Hall — perfect for catching all the fun and getting a front-row view of the fireworks!
Pearl River Independence Day
Light up the Lake: 4th of July in Mandeville
Light Up the Lake Independence Day Celebration begins with a patriotic parade at 3 p.m. and closes with a bang at 8:45 p.m. when fireworks start. Throughout the evening, families groove to live music from local bands, indulge in a variety of eats from food trucks, and dive into free games and crafts at the kids' tent. As the sun sinks below Lake Pontchartrain, festivities give way to a night sky erupting into a breathtaking fireworks show mirrored across the water.
Event Details:
Date: July 4 - 3-9 p.m.
Location: Mandeville Lakefront, Mandeville
Pro Tip: Food is usually not allowed in the lakefront park, but for this festival, picnicking is welcome, beginning at 10 a.m.
Light up the Lake on the Mandeville Lakefront
Madisonville Old-Fashioned 4th of July
Madisonville throws it back in the best way with a full day of family fun along the Tchefuncte River with its annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. The celebration kicks off with a veterans’ salute at Town Hall, then rolls into nonstop action with kids’ games, cornhole and horseshoe tournaments, a watermelon eating contest, a rooster crowing showdown, and a pie bake-off. Pack your chairs, coolers, and picnic baskets, and grab a spot by the river to soak up the summer vibes. The day wraps with a fireworks finale, lighting up the water at dusk.
Event Details:
Date: July 4 - 11 a.m.-Dusk
Location: Tchefuncte Riverfront and Town Hall, Madisonville
Pro Tip: Come early to catch all the contests and maybe even snag a slice of homemade pie. Starts at 11 a.m.
Madisonville Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration (Sarah Trepagnier photo)
Olde Towne Slidell 4th of July Celebration
Get ready to party in the streets! Olde Towne Slidell cranks up the fun with a full afternoon of live music across three stages at the Olde Towne Slidell 4th of July Celebration. Think delicious eats, cooling zones, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Kids can dive into games and crafts, while grownups take on the hot dog eating contest or show off their baking skills in the apple pie competition. Grab your lawn chairs, throw on your red, white, and blue, and stick around for the grand finale fireworks show.
Event Details:
Date: July 4 - 4-9 p.m.
Location: Carey, Cousin, and Robert Streets, Slidell
Pro Tip: Arrive early to scope out the best spots near the stages.
Olde Towne Slidell 4th of July
Abita Springs Independence Day
Small-town spirit shines bright at Abita’s annual celebration of Americana, the Abita Springs Independence Day Celebration. Kick things off with the Gulf Coast Classic Cruisers epic car show. Throughout the day, families can enjoy live music, face painting and a splash pad for the kids, plus good food and cold brews. The fireworks show wraps up the day in perfect hometown style.
Event Details:
Date: July 4 - 5-9 p.m.
Location: Abita Springs Trailhead Park, Abita Springs
Bonus: Don’t miss out on a cold pint of Abita Beer, brewed right in town. It’s a great way to toast a day of celebration.
Abita Springs Independence Day
Red, White & Blue BBQ
Celebrate Independence Day at Folsom's Red, White & Blue BBQ with free BBQ and snowballs, games, a cornhole contest, dunking booth, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
Event Details:
Date: July 5 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Moise Park, Folsom
Bonus/Pro Tip: Catch the cornhole tournament at 1 pm.!
Discover The Perfect 4th of July on The Northshore
No matter where you celebrate, The Northshore serves up a Fourth of July packed with food, music, fun, and spectacular fireworks. Start planning your Independence Day adventure now and experience for yourself why The Northshore is proudly known as Louisiana’s Easy Escape!
Photos provided by St. Tammany Parish Government unless otherwise noted.
