4th of July

Every year there are 3 fireworks that account for the most injuries reported by hospital emergency rooms across Louisiana and the U.S.

This July 4th, Lafayette transforms into a festive hub, with local bands, delicious bites, and a firework display that promises to light up the sky.

As the Fourth of July approaches, all eyes will be on Coney Island, where one local contender aims to make his mark in hot dog history.

From Youngsville to Crowley, the spirit of July 4th is alive and well, promising a celebration that's sure to bring the community together.

You don't have to wait for the 4th of July for fireworks we've got a couple of big shows and celebrations planned for this weekend. Here's where and when.

So you went a little crazy and bought way more fireworks for the 4th of July than you could have possibly ever set off. It happens, but don't worry, we got you covered.

It's important to know the laws for fireworks in Acadiana and Louisiana before you get to poppin'. Here's what you should know...

It's Independence Day 2024 and if you and the family will be in town, there's a good chance you'll want to get out and celebrate the holiday.

Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.

We are just a few days away from Independence Day 2023 and if you and the family will be in town, there's a good chance you'll want to get out and celebrate the holiday.

While the two Lafayette legends have proven they can entertain in the octagon, they are now showing that they can be a dynamic duo from a media perspective.

Something called the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says we'll eat 150 million hot dogs on July 4th, making it the top hot dog-eating day of the year.

Do Americans still care about the true meaning of Independence Day or is it just all about the beer, hot dogs, and fireworks?

Yep, I'm that lady you see on social media complaining about the neighbors and their fireworks. Just call me Karen.

Here are some of the 4th of July events around Acadiana.

The City of Scott has announced they will be hosting their first Fourth of July event next month complete with lots of freebies.

“Our agents are out there daily looking for impaired operators"

Our Louisiana State Police will be out and about and very visible throughout the state this 4th of July weekend.

We always hear stories about people who find rare, priceless items in relative's attics, but this one is certainly a show stopper!

How much does your average high school kid know about America and its founding? And if they're not learning it in school, maybe it's up to us to teach them.