4th of July in New Orleans
In the city that is always looking to celebrate, 4th of July is no exception! New Orleans has all the ingredients for a perfect 4th of July getaway: delicious grilled dishes, festivals and fireworks, ice cold cocktails, and exotic nature to get out and explore. Check out these 4 things to do in New Orleans for 4th of July!
- Attend an Event- For that classic 4th of July fireworks experience, attend 4th Fest in Crescent Park featuring live music, food vendors, and a fireworks show on the Mississippi River. 3rd of July in City Park offers live music, patriotic programs, and a fireworks display in the park. Essence Festival of Culture features events all weekend long celebrating black culture including performances by Ms. Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more.
- Eat Some BBQ- New Orleans is known for incredible cuisine, and that translates into unique and fantastic bbq dishes you’ll only find in NOLA. Hit the top BBQ spot in the city at Blue Oak BBQ. Try some cajun dishes such as cochon de lait at Walker’s BBQ or boudin at Très Bon Cajun Meats. Order to-go and have a picnic at one of the city’s many parks or enjoy along the river!
- Cool Down- The weather is hot, but there’s no shortage of fun and delicious ways to stay cool in New Orleans! Bar hop in the French Quarter and sample delicious summer cocktails. Take a dip in one of the many hotel pools that offer day passes to the public or spend a hot Southern day poolside at The Country Club. Take the family to the Cool Zoo water park at the Audubon Zoo. Or treat yourself to a New Orleans Sno-Ball- a shaved ice treat in a variety of flavors from strawberry to king cake that you’ll be craving every hot summer day!
- Explore the Swamp- If you’re looking to do some nature exploration for the 4th, you don’t want to miss a visit to a Louisiana swamp! Take a ziplining excursion through the Maurepas Swamp with ZipNola featuring 5 fully aquatic ziplines, a spiral cypress staircase, two skybridges, and an encounter with a baby alligator! Take a leisure tour through the scenic swamp on a covered tourboat or a thrilling ride on an airboat that travels over land to water at high speeds. Encounter local wildlife such as alligators and nutria rats, take pictures of the iconic swamp scenery, and learn about the unique cajun culture of South Louisiana.
Let the good times roll and celebrate 4th of July in the city that knows how to throw a party- great music, food, drinks, and NOLA fun!
