Manship Theatre
Fourth on the Fourth Flyer (PDF)
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
2010 offers more than ever before on Independence Day. More food, more drinks, and more fun! Indoor & outdoor dining, and family friendly. Adults / $50, Children / $25 (12 & under). See the fireworks from the best view in town! Visit www.manshiptheater.org »
6th Annual Fourth on the Fourth Fundraiser
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Enjoy delicious Bar-B-Que by Texas Roadhouse, red / white / blue margaritas, music by Kenny Kleinpeter & view Fireworks on the Mississippi. Members / $125, Non-members / $150, must be 21. All proceeds support LSU Museum of Art Programming, 389-7212, Visit www.lsumoa.com »
2010 Fourth of July " Star Spangled Celebration"
Baton Rouge Riverfront
Journey downtown to the Baton Rouge Riverfront and celebrate this day of freedom. The Annual Star-Spangled Celebration activities will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Stage between the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial and Red Stick Plaza. Tour the USS KIDD from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. or watch the fireworks from the decks of the USS KIDD, tickets may be purchased at the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial Gift Shop. Sailors and Soldiers LOVE TATTOOS! Show your colors with face painting, tattoos, and body painting. Courtesy of Zilly Faces and Animated Art Face Painting! Visit www.usskidd.com »
 4TH OF JULY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | |
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8 a.m. |
BASF Freedom Mile * Runners take your mark! Join the Club South Runners for four one-mile races and a ½-mile fun run from Hollywood Casino to the USS KIDD, 927-9200, www.lawired.com/csr/home.htm » |
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9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Tour the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial * Walk the decks of one of America's most outstanding historic vessels, the USS KIDD (DD-661), and explore the Veterans Memorial Museum and learn of the sacrifices made by our nation's veterans to insure the freedoms we celebrate on the 4th. |
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12 Noon |
Food & Drink Booths Open * Food Galore! Ice cream, pizza, hamburgers, funnel cakes & spicy Cajun cuisine. And to quench your thirst, ice cold soft drinks, beer & bottled water will be on sale. All this and so much more! Face Painting for the Kids! |
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3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Westbound Train featuring Anita LeBlanc * Veteran Baton Rouge musicians will put you in the mood to celebrate with a mixture of country, pop, rock and oldies |
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4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
The Chris LeBlanc Band * Chris LeBlanc will knock your shoes off with his soulful blues-like lyrics and guitar licks. Visit www.chrisleblancband.com » |
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6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Fly-Over of F-15 Eagle Fighters * Louisiana Air National Guard Air Raid Baton Rouge! * General Quarters! General Quarters! All hands to battle stations! The USS KIDD is under attack by vintage World War II Aircraft Hot Air Balloon Lift Off Intermission, Announcements & Recognition of Event Sponsors |
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6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
Jenny Brooks * Singer/songwriter from Slidell is one of the up-and-coming country artists on the Nashville scene, performed at world famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and on the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Doug Kershaw and Irma Thomas. Visit www.jennybrooksmusic.com » |
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8 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
Baton Rouge Concert Band * A medley of patriotic classics to lead the way into the fireworks. |
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9 p.m. |
Fireworks On The Mississippi The 2010 "Fireworks On the Mississippi," a spectacular fireworks display over the Mississippi River commemorates our nation's independence at this year's celebration. 2010 Fireworks are sponsored by WBRZ and the Advocate. |
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And Folks: No ice chests, BBQ pits, tents, or pets on the grounds, please!
