New Orleans and nearby parishes prepare for a vibrant Independence Day weekend with ESSENCE Fest, riverfront fireworks, festivals, parades and more.

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. Be smart: ...

New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks celebrates his birthday on Saturday, July 19, with a show at Gasa Gasa. He’ll be joined by La ...

Attention New Orleanians! Don't get caught in a summer slump. Last weekend was buzzing with July Fourth and Essence Fest, but ...

Go 4th on the River is hosting a free fireworks show on the mighty Mississippi along the historic New Orleans Riverfront at 9 p.m. on July 4. City Park's Happy Third of July fireworks show will be ...

Many of you saw patriotic displays of red, white and blue line the sky on Friday’s Fourth of July, but here’s something you ...

New Orleans & Co. has curated a cool lineup of diverse summer events, conventions, and cultural celebrations taking place ...

NOFD urges safety over personal fireworks for the 4th of July, emphasizing the illegal status in Orleans Parish and the risks ...

According to the New Orleans Fire Department, popping fireworks is illegal in Orleans Parish. St. Tammany Parish According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, it’s legal to pop ...