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  • City-Parish services for Independence Day holiday

    July 2, 2021 12:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday, according to the Mayor's Office. Officials add that residential garbage (both in cart and out of cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will be collected as usual on Saturday, July... more »
  • July 4th Freedom Mile hits the streets for 8 a.m. run through downtown Sunday

    June 28, 2021 4:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Another Independence Day tradition will return as normally re-emerges as the pandemic eases. The annual Freedom Mile, a one mile run from the New State Capitol to the Old State Capitol returns on Independence Day morning 2021. The Freedom Mile is the oldest running event in... more »
  • WATCH: President Trump, First Lady celebrate Independence Day at South Dakota's 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebrations Play Video

    July 3, 2020 9:22 PM

    KEYSTONE, Sd. - President Donald Trump and the First Lady will watch the South Dakota’s 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebrations on Friday. On Friday, July 3rd President Trump and Melania Trump will celebrate the 4th of July in South Dakota to view the huge fireworks display at Mt. Rushmore... more »
  • WBRZ broadcasted 4th of July fireworks TV special after virus cancels levee gatherings Play Video

    June 8, 2020 5:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - WBRZ and the Manship family, the local owners of Channel 2, are committed to providing a 4th of July celebration this year despite the health emergency. The Manship family and WBRZ have financially supported the fireworks show for 50 years. The company was looking forward to... more »
  • Hot holiday weekend ahead Play Video

    July 3, 2019 7:09 AM

    Rain chances will decline after Wednesday. Meanwhile, heat will increase. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: For the second straight day, expect more clouds than sun with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop. The clouds may help in two regards. First, they will keep highs from getting... more »
  • Ponchatoula continues decades-long tradition of flying huge flag Play Video

    July 4, 2018 6:46 PM

    PONCHATOULA - As has been the case for the last 30-something celebrations of the country's independence, a huge flag flew over Ponchatoula Wednesday. “It’s quite a magnet for the community,” said Mayor Bob Zabbia. Dozens of people gathered in downtown to watch the giant flag go up. ... more »
  • New Roads boat parade celebrates 36th year Play Video

    July 4, 2018 6:09 PM

    NEW ROADS - Around one o'clock Wednesday, the spot to be was in New Roads on the False River where it was a perfect day for a boat parade. In its 36th year, the boat parade's theme this year is "Salute the Troops, the American Heroes." People from all... more »
  • St. James Parish man dies in ATV crash on Independence Day

    July 5, 2017 12:01 PM

    PAULINA – A 35-year-old man died in a crash involving an ATV in St. James Parish on the Fourth of July. The crash occurred around 8 p.m. on LA 642, west of LA 3125, when Michael Mohon was operating a 2014 Yamaha Viking on the roadway. According... more »
  • Fireworks and sizzling by the grill Play Video

    July 4, 2017 7:40 AM

    Typical summer heat and humidity will persist through the week. Rain chances will stay low, gradually increasing Thursday through the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: If you have outdoor plans for the fourth, they should be in good shape. Temperatures will again run into the low 90s... more »
  • New Roads celebrates Independence Day with 34th annual boat parade Play Video

    July 4, 2016 4:50 PM

    NEW ROADS - Thousands of residents from New Roads and surrounding Pointe Coupee Parish turned out on Monday for the annual Independence Day Boat Parade. Dozens of boats decked out in patriotic decoration appeared in this year's version of the event, which is held in New Roads every Fourth... more »
  • Police to increase patrols for July 4th weekend

    July 1, 2016 11:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE – State Troopers and law enforcement are reminding residents and visitors to be safe while traveling on the road for the fourth of July weekend. In 2015, celebrations during the weekend turned tragic for six families after fatal crashes that took the lives of their loved ones. Other... more »

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