July 4
Music 4 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m.
New Orleans Riverfront; www.go4thontheriver.com.
The Navy Band New Orleans performs in venues including the Riverwalk, French Market and Old U.S. Mint leading up to the Dueling Barges, one of the American Pyrotechnics Association's "Top 5 Must-See Fireworks Displays in the U.S." The event is sponsored by the Riverfront Marketing Group. Admission is free.