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.

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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

LAFAYETTE STARS & STRIPES

• 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.

ERATH 4TH OF JULY

• 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.