Baton Rouge 4th of July

Celebrate Independence Day in true patriotic style with the annual Fireworks on the Mississippi Show! Downtown Baton Rouge welcomes thousands of guests from around the country dressed in their best red, white, and blue for an evening of dazzling family-friendly fun. This breathtaking fireworks display will light up the night sky in bright colors over the Mississippi River for the perfect way to salute the Fourth!

You can also join the fun from wherever you are! Baton Rouge’s patriotic celebration will be accompanied by a telecast live on 24-Hour News Channel WBRZ+, WBRZ.com, and WBRZ News 2’s Facebook page.

Looking for tips when parking in downtown Baton Rouge? Check out the Fourth of July parking map or navigate your way through Baton Rouge using the interactive map.

If plans are keeping you in or around Baton Rouge for the 4th of July, there are plenty of events that take place during the holiday! Make plans to dine with the locals at area restaurants, relax at one of our hotels and find unique items at area shops.

Looking for more ways to celebrate your Baton Rouge Fourth of July?

Take a stroll through the beautiful Louisiana State University campus, where the historic oaks and scenic pathways provide a perfect patriotic backdrop. The Shaw Center for the Arts downtown typically hosts special holiday programming, making it an ideal cultural stop during your Fourth of July festivities. (Check their website for ticket information.)

For families looking for kid-friendly Fourth of July events in Baton Rouge, consider exploring the Baton Rouge Zoo, which is open on the 4th of July. You can also visit on July 5th for their Red White and Zoo Day. The USS Kidd Veterans Museum provides a meaningful way to honor America’s military history while providing interactive exhibits that are suitable for all ages.

With these attractions, your Fourth of July in Baton Rouge can extend beyond the fireworks show to a full weekend of patriotic fun!