Youngsville Set to Host Independence Day Celebration, Fireworks

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 3rd, when the 2024 Youngsville Independence Day Celebration, proudly presented by Lafayette Roofing & General Contractors, will light up the Youngsville Sports Complex from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This free, family-friendly event promises an evening packed with entertainment, delectable food, and vibrant festivities.

Entertainment Lineup

The evening will kick off with an impressive musical lineup, featuring performances by DJ RV, School of Rock, Layla Lavergne, Gino V., and The Rouge Krewe. These artists will keep the energy high and the crowd dancing throughout the night.

Food and Beverage Delights

Attendees can look forward to a mouthwatering array of food and beverages from Bon Temps Concessions and a curated selection of local food trucks, including:

- Reggie’s Soulfood
- Nina Creole
- ABG on Wheels
- Gaspard Cajun Catering
- Ces’t Bon Manger Southern Kreole
- Doc Popcorn
- The Funnel Factory
- Kona Ice
- Maple St Milkshake Bar
- The Louisiana Bean
- The Local Lemon

Activities and Shopping

Families will find plenty of activities to enjoy, with face painting and henna tattoos provided by Red Hatter and Dip and Dabble. For those looking to indulge in some retail therapy, the Shopping Alley will feature over 20 pop-up vendors offering a variety of unique items. Vendors include:

- 2 Sons Creations
- After Hour Creations
- It's a Pleasure (urban poncho)
- JM Southern Designs
- Lolli's Lip Service
- SenecaArtist Studio
- Synergy Metaphysical Shop
- Too Turnt Designs
- Karla's Kreations
- Glitter Krewe LLC
- Earthly Arms
- Bayou Rustic Artistry
- The Chippy Cottage
- Pure Intentions Candle Company
- The Chubby Unicorn
- Eden + Clay
- Hook & Needle Crochet
- Scentsy
- Wear & Share with Shawn
- Nothing but a Sewing Needle Jules

Fireworks Finale

The celebration will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display, presented by the City of Youngsville, lighting up the night sky in a dazzling array of colors. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good spot.

Event Guidelines

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all, please note the following guidelines:
- No pets
- No golf carts
- No ice chests
- Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome

Special Thanks to Sponsors

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of annual partners and sponsors, including:

- Lafayette Roofing
- Service Chevrolet
- Acadian Total Security
- The Apothecary Shoppe
- Pixus
- Stuller
- Parish Proud
- Party Central
- Lafayette Travel
- Milestone Mortgage
- Jacob Landry State Rep
- T-Mobile
- Industrial & Oilfield Services
- Legends
- EMC
- Gulf Coast Bank
- Enviro Resources
- Rouses
- Tony Chachere's
- Reve
- Adopted Dog Brewing
- Coteau Custom Carts
- Central Pizza
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Lourdes Urgent Care
- Acadiana Security Plus
- Bradley Moreau
- Rebas Coastal Timbers
- Tap Room
- The Current
- KLFY
- Trent Oubre
- Nous Wave
- Townsquare Media
- Lamar
- LUS Fiber
- Schilling
- Landmark Engineering

For more information, visit www.youngsville.us or follow the City of Youngsville on Facebook.

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