FreedomFest2008
Jul 4
Live music, food, water fight, bar-b-que cook-off, childrens' patriotic dress-up contest and a massive fireworks display at 10 p.m. Bring chairs, umbrellas and blankets. No ice chests or pets!
Cajun Field, Lafayette
$8 parking per vehicle. Gates open at 3 p.m., music begins at 6 p.m.
337-235-2471, www.freedomfest08.com

Happy Birthday, America! Concert
Jul 4
The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents the annual Happy Birthday, America! Concert promising fun for adults and children alike, plus food vendors, fun jumps, fireworks and many other fun activities. So pack up your lawn chairs and bring the whole family for an evening of delightful music and fun.
Parc International, Lafayette
Adults $10, children 12 & under free. Concert begins at 8 p.m.
337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org

To Form a More Perfect Union: the Promise, the Challenge
Apr 26 - Sep 30
This exhibition is organized by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Architecture and Design around the concept of the U.S. Constitution.
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette
Adults $5, seniors $4, students (5-17) $3, UL students, faculty, staff free. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed major holidays.
337-482-2278
museum.louisiana.edu, artmuseum@louisiana.edu

Fourth of July Celebration at Vivian Alexander
Jul 1-7
Original art and sculpture created specifically to honor the American 4th of July celebrations. All art is hand made by local artisans trained in this unusual and dramatic egg art form.
Vivian Alexander Museum and Gallery
Rural Acadiana, 15 miles south of Lafayette
Free admission. Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
337-898-0803
www.vivianalexander.com, info@vivianalexander.com

62nd Annual Erath 4th of July Celebration
Jun 30 - Jul 4
Celebrate our nation's independence with a parade, water fights, fais-do-do, pageants, carnival rides, food and a large fireworks display at 9 p.m. on July 4th.
Downtown, Erath
Free. Mon.-Wed. 6-10:30 p.m., Thus. 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
337-937-5585, www.erath4.com

New Iberia July 4th Parade
Jul 4
Parade at 7 p.m., Ceremony at 7:30 p.m., Fireworks at dusk.
Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia
Starts at 7 p.m.
337-365-1428, www.iberiatravel.com

July Fourth Celebration
Jul 4
Music, food, arts & crafts, fun jumps, family fun.
New Iberia City Park, New Iberia
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
337-369-2337/888-942-3742, www.iberiatravel.com

Sparklers & Cherry Bombs Clay Shoot
Jul 4
Clay shooting tournament. Call for entry information.
Cajun Elite Shooting Club, Jennings
337-824-2110, www.cajunelite.com

4th of July Celebration on the Cajun Prairie
Jul 4
Join the City of Eunice for a family celebration on the Prairie.
Eunice Recreation Complex, Eunice
Free. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
337-457-7389, www.eunice-la.com

4th of July Celebration on the River
Jul 4
Join the Town of Krotz Springs for a patriotic family celebration! Entertainment provided by JC Melancon and band from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Patriotic music to follow. Fireworks display at dusk! Hot dogs and cokes will be sold.
Nall Park, Krotz Springs
Free. 6:30 p.m. - until
337-566-2322, www.cajuntravel.com

Lake Arthur 4th of July Celebration
Jul 4
Downtown festival by the lake.
Lake Arthur
Free
All day
337-774-2211


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