The Fourth of July comes with fireworks shows and revelry across the New Orleans metro. The big picture: It's a busy weekend all around with Essence Fest also taking place across downtown.

Plan your Fourth of July 2025 in New Orleans and surrounding parishes with this guide to ESSENCE Fest, fireworks on the riverfront and family-friendly festivals.

Trinitones concerts at 2 and 8 p.m. Water show at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Dat Dog’s Fourth of July Fest🌭 Hot dog restaurant Dat Dog is hosting its second annual festival on Friday, July 4.

Officials with the City of New Orleans have released updates for public safety and preparedness ahead of the Fourth of July and the Essence Festival of Culture, which are expected to draw crowds ...

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport officials urge residents to prepare for a busy July Fourth travel weekend. Thursday is expected to be the busiest travel day for MSY as many ...

About 500,000 people are expected in New Orleans for Essence Fest and Fourth of July. City officials detail closures, safety plans, and crowd control.

NEW ORLEANS — If you’ve got outdoor plans this Fourth of July, you’re in luck — most of the day looks dry across southeast Louisiana. High temperatures will climb into the mid-90s, and ...