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famILY SaTURDaY 7 CRITTER CINEMA OVERNIGHT. LA/SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., 368-5191; www. la-spca.org — The LA/SPCA
ST. CHARLES PARISH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road, Luling — The Topcats perform at the event that also features a fireworks display and food vendors. Call 985783-5183 or email publicinfo@ stcharlesgov.net for details. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
screens G-rated movies at the overnight event with pizza, popcorn, animals for cuddling, and breakfast in the morning. The event is for children ages 5-10, and guests should bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Pre-registration is required. Call 762-3314 or email stephanie@la-spca.org for details. Admission $55. 6 p.m. to 9 a.m.
UNCLE SAM JAM. Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie — Ghost Town, New Orleans Concert Band and the Yat Pack perform at the event that also features food and a fireworks display. Call 838-4389 for details. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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KEVIN ROTH. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1190 — The
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Pontchartrain Park, Press Drive and Prentiss Avenue — The park hosts a day of
folk artist who sang the theme song for the TV series Shining Time Station performs for the library’s summer reading program. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
EVENTS
CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St. — The weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Go 4th On The River Noon-9:30 p.m. Wednesday Various Riverfront locations; www.go4thontheriver.com
Two Fourth of July festivals feature fireworks, music and more. The 22nd annual Go 4th On the River is sponsored by several downtown attractions along the Riverfront, which will offer special deals and free Mandeville music throughout the day. The music JULY Seafood Festival lineup includes several Navy bands, Fontainebleau State The Victory Belles and Amanda Shaw ThRu Park, 67825 hwy. & The Cute Guys performing at locations including the Riverwalk Market190, Mandeville, place, the Steamboat Natchez dock (985) 624-4443; and Washington Artillery Park, across from www.seafoodfest.com Jackson Square. The day culminates with the 9 p.m. dueling barges fireworks show over the river, and there will be musical simulcasts on Magic 101.9 FM, WWL 870 AM, and WWL.com. Visit the website for details. The Mandeville Seafood Festival stretches to five days from July 4 through the weekend. Located in Fontainebleau State Park, the festival features two music stages, a car show, carnival rides, a craft fair, food vendors and Fourth of July fireworks (8:45 p.m. Wednesday). The music ranges from gospel to rock and headliners include 5 Finger Discount, Christian Serpas and Ghost Town, the Chee Weez and many others. Thursday is dedicated to the Louisiana bicentennial, and special guests include Al “Carnival Time” Johnson and Jay Chevalier. Proceeds from the festival benefit local charities. Tickets $10 when purchased online in advance, $5 before 5 p.m. at the gate, $15 after 5 p.m. at the gate, festival pass $35. — MATTheW hOSe
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THURSDaY 5 BAYOU SOUL WRITERS & READERS CONFERENCE. The two-day conference brings together authors, publishers and literary agents for master classes, panel discussions, meet-and-greets and awards presentations. events are held at holiday inn Downtown (330 Loyola Ave.), the New Orleans Public Library (219 Loyola Ave.) and M. Francis Gallery (604 Julia St.). Visit www.bswconference.com for the full schedule and other details. ThursdayFriday. EMPIRE SOUTH PASS TARPON RODEO. Delta Marina, 317 Rose Marie Drive, Empire, 657-5116; www.thedeltamarina. com — The event benefits the Buras YMCA and coastal restoration and features live page 75
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family-friendly games, food and drinks and the annual Pontchartrain Park idol talent contest. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. KREWE OF KOLOSSOS BAYOU BOAT PARADE. Bayou St. John, at Orleans Avenue — The inaugural parade from the art-minded krewe features paddle-powered floats and costumed participants, and there are prizes for creative costumes and crafts. Visit www.kolossos.org for details. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fourth of July Celebrations
MANDEVILLE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL. Fort Pike State Historic Site, 27100 Chef Menteur Hwy. — The festival features seafood dishes, arts and crafts, carnival rides, a July 4 fireworks display and live music by Chee Weez, Bobby Cure and the Poppa Stoppa Band, Christian Serpas and Ghost Town and others. Admission $10-$15 per day, $35 weekend pass. Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday. OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Madisonville Riverfront, Madisonville — The event starts with a parade from the town’s Maritime Museum to Town hall and the Riverfront, where there will be games, a Miss 4th of July beauty pageant, food and more. Visit www.facebook. com/madisonville4thofjuly for details. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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