Olde Towne Slidell will close streets for a parade, family events and a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Expect no‑parking zones, bollards and afternoon traffic delays.

City Park's free Happy 3rd celebration brings live local music, food vendors and a fireworks show over the Peristyle this Friday evening. Expect crowds and arrive early.

Parish rules on consumer fireworks differ across southeast Louisiana — some ban them inside city limits, others allow limited use. Here’s a quick guide to the rules and public shows.