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Where to watch New Orleans July 4th fireworks in 2019

By Lauren LaBorde, Eric Craig, and Missy Wilkinson Updated
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By Lauren LaBorde, Eric Craig, and Missy Wilkinson Updated
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At 9 p.m. Thursday, July 4, dueling barges will shoot a sparkling, kaleidoscopic interplay of artillery shells into the night sky—just as they have for hundreds of years. The fireworks are over the Mississippi River, so French Quarter balconies and riverfront parks are solid viewing areas. Whether you’re an East Banker or a die-hard Wanker, you’ll find a spot to ooh-and-ahh over the free show in the sky.

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Crescent Park

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This Bywater park provides a stellar view of the fireworks over the river in a less touristy spot. On July 4, it's open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The celebration includes food trucks at the Mandeville Wharf and performances by The National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles and MoJeaux. Dogs, outside food and drinks, as well as blankets and chairs are welcome.

River Front., New Orleans, LA

Woldenberg Riverfront Park

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This is the front-and-center seat for the Go Fourth on the River celebration. Live music kicks off at 4:30 p.m., and the General Roy S. Kelley fireboat will make an appearance, presenting a water show with red, white, and blue fountains.

1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Steamboat Natchez

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For $109 ($55 for kids), you get dinner; an open beer, wine and soda bar; music by a DJ and a great view of the fireworks. Boarding will begin at 6:30 p.m.; cruising is 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

400 Toulouse Street Wharf, New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 233-2628
(800) 233-2628

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The Creole Queen Paddlewheeler

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For $129, you can board the Creole Queen at 7 p.m. and watch the fireworks show while docked near the Spanish Plaza. The cruise takes off when the fireworks are over, and there’s a buffet, an open bar, and live music.

Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-4567
(504) 529-4567

Algiers Point

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Catch the dueling barges fireworks show in Algiers Point. It’s usually a less crowded option than the other side of the river, with the added bonus of the downtown skyline as a backdrop.

New Orleans, LA 70114

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Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center

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From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, you can catch the 35th Annual St. Bernard Salutes America Celebration. The celebration will have food, drinks, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and a fireworks display. Admission is free.

8245 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 278-1506
(504) 278-1506
Posted by St. Bernard Parish Government on Friday, June 15, 2018

New Orleans City Park

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The park hosts its free "Happy 3rd of July" party with The Marine Corps Band on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn and fireworks at the Peristyle. Concessions, sno-balls, wine, and beer will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own picnic. The fun starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124
Via City Park

Treasure Chest Casino

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On Thursday, July 4, you can catch a fireworks display over Lake Pontchartrain at this casino. The display starts at 9 p.m.

5050 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-8000
(504) 443-8000

Lafreniere Park

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The annual Uncle Sam Jam includes live music from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the fireworks start at 9 p.m. Amanda Shaw, 10,000 Maniacs, The Topcats, and THE ORCHESTRA starring ELO former members headline.

Food and drinks will be for sale in the park. The event is free.

3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 838-4389
(504) 838-4389

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Crescent Park

River Front., New Orleans, LA

This Bywater park provides a stellar view of the fireworks over the river in a less touristy spot. On July 4, it's open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The celebration includes food trucks at the Mandeville Wharf and performances by The National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles and MoJeaux. Dogs, outside food and drinks, as well as blankets and chairs are welcome.

River Front., New Orleans, LA

Woldenberg Riverfront Park

1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This is the front-and-center seat for the Go Fourth on the River celebration. Live music kicks off at 4:30 p.m., and the General Roy S. Kelley fireboat will make an appearance, presenting a water show with red, white, and blue fountains.

1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Steamboat Natchez

400 Toulouse Street Wharf, New Orleans, LA 70130

For $109 ($55 for kids), you get dinner; an open beer, wine and soda bar; music by a DJ and a great view of the fireworks. Boarding will begin at 6:30 p.m.; cruising is 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

400 Toulouse Street Wharf, New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 233-2628
(800) 233-2628

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The Creole Queen Paddlewheeler

Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

For $129, you can board the Creole Queen at 7 p.m. and watch the fireworks show while docked near the Spanish Plaza. The cruise takes off when the fireworks are over, and there’s a buffet, an open bar, and live music.

Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-4567
(504) 529-4567

Algiers Point

New Orleans, LA 70114

Catch the dueling barges fireworks show in Algiers Point. It’s usually a less crowded option than the other side of the river, with the added bonus of the downtown skyline as a backdrop.

New Orleans, LA 70114

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Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center

8245 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043

From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, you can catch the 35th Annual St. Bernard Salutes America Celebration. The celebration will have food, drinks, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and a fireworks display. Admission is free.

8245 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 278-1506
(504) 278-1506
Posted by St. Bernard Parish Government on Friday, June 15, 2018

New Orleans City Park

1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124

The park hosts its free "Happy 3rd of July" party with The Marine Corps Band on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn and fireworks at the Peristyle. Concessions, sno-balls, wine, and beer will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own picnic. The fun starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124
Via City Park

Treasure Chest Casino

5050 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065

On Thursday, July 4, you can catch a fireworks display over Lake Pontchartrain at this casino. The display starts at 9 p.m.

5050 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-8000
(504) 443-8000

Lafreniere Park

3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003

The annual Uncle Sam Jam includes live music from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the fireworks start at 9 p.m. Amanda Shaw, 10,000 Maniacs, The Topcats, and THE ORCHESTRA starring ELO former members headline.

Food and drinks will be for sale in the park. The event is free.

3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 838-4389
(504) 838-4389

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