New Llano – Fireworks in the Park will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the New Llano Community Park on Stanton Street.  Bring your own fireworks to shoot from 6-9 p.m.  Main fireworks show is at 9 p.m.  Bring chairs and blankets, enjoy food trucks, snow cones, free watermelon, music and fun.  Free and open to the public.

DeRidder – Thursday, July 4: Big gathering at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds from 7-9 p.m.  Free and open to all.  Food trucks will start serving meals at 5 p.m.  Enjoy music and a kids’ game area.  Big fireworks at 9 p.m.  Bring lawn chairs.

Ft.Johnson/MWR – Saturday, July 6, at Alligator Lake: Independence Day Spectacular.  Gates open at 5 p.m.  Enjoy live music, a magic show, food/drink, and recreational activities.  There will even be a movie night. Big fireworks show will end the evening.