Erath Fourth of July Festival: Free Fireworks and Fun
For almost 100 years the town of Erath has passionately celebrated the birth of America. The small town south of Lafayette explodes each year with a street fair, carnival rides, bar-b-que cook-off, Queen’s pageant, parade and fireworks and so much more, at the annual Erath Fourth of July festival. Best of all, admission to the fairgrounds where the fun happens June 30-July 4 is free.
1 | Water Fights
We never grow up when it comes to water fights, and Acadiana fire departments are no different. At 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, firefighting teams from Erath, Delcambre, Leblanc, Henry and the Meaux/Nunez fire departments will participate in water fights with the winner receiving an award and bragging rights. Think tug of war with fire hoses! It’s usually sweltering on the Fourth, so kids may dangle their feet in the cool water flowing down the street.
2 | Parade and Fireworks
Naturally, because it’s Louisiana, there will be a first-class parade honoring the United States declaring its independence from Great Britain in 1776. The fun begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, and rolls through Erath making a circle around the fairgrounds. Then at 9 p.m., it’s the Independence Day Fireworks light show at the fairgrounds, although the brilliant displays should be seen just about everywhere in Erath.
3 | Learn History
Erath is home to the Acadian Museum of Erath, which tells the story of Acadian (Cajun) history from the arrival of the first immigrants from Nova Scotia in the mid-1700s to present day. The shelves sport rare artifacts, personal histories, music, art, genealogy and much more. The museum’s open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Erath Fourth of July
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The Acadian Museum of Erath
203 S. Broadway, Erath
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337-456-7729
