Our annual 4th of July celebration includes multiple events that are fun for entire family!

Since 1936, Erath, Louisiana has hosted a unique Cajun celebration of the birth of The United States of America. We invite you to join us downtown Erath for a great time! Admission to the fairgrounds is free. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Schedule of Events

May 27, 2023

Queens Pageants
Erath Community Building in Erath City Park
Sr., Jr., and Baby Division Competitions
See Info Forms for Places and Times

Baby Pageant
Tiny | 6 - 11 Mo.
Toddler | 12 - 23 Mo.
Petite | 2 Years old
Lil Firecracker | 3 - 4 Years old
"Sunday Best" Attire

Senior Pageants
Teen Miss 4th of July
Ages 14-16 Formal Attire
Miss 4th of July
Ages 17-23 (single) Formal Attire
Ms. 4th of July
Ages 24 years and older
(single, married, or divorced)

Junior Pageants
Little Miss 4th of July
Ages 5-7 "Sunday Best" Attire
Young Miss 4th of July
Ages 8-10 "Sunday Best" Attire
Jr. Miss 4th of July
Ages 11-13 "Age-Appropriate Formal" Attire

June 30, 2023

6:00PM - 11:00PM: Cajun Carnival Rides
Bracelet Night - $27.00 Per Bracelet
credit/debit fee - $1.00 per bracelet

Fais Do Do
7pm - Beau Young Band
9:30pm - Adam Leger Band

July 1, 2023

6:00PM - 11:00PM: Cajun Carnival Rides
Bracelet Night - $27.00 Per Bracelet
credit/debit fee - $1.00 per bracelet

Fais Do Do
7pm - Alligator Blue
10pm - Dustin Sonnier

July 2, 2023

6:00PM - 11:00PM: Cajun Carnival Rides
Bracelet Night - $27.00 Per Bracelet
credit/debit fee - $1.00 per bracelet

Fais Do Do
6pm - John Stoute and Jace Richard
7:30pm - Prentice James
9pm - Poussian Rouge

July 3, 2023

6:00PM - 11:00PM" Cajun Carnival Rides

Fais Do Do
7pm - Gerald Gruenig and Gentilly Zydeco
9:30pm - Ryan Foret and the Tradition

July 4, 2023

22nd Annual Fun Run
7:30AM - 5K Run & 1 mile walk
Registration Form
For more information, call Coach Skeeter (337) 577-2534

9:00AM: Water Fights
Between the Area Fire Departments - Downtown Erath

1:00PM - 10:30PM: Cajun Carnival Rides
Ride Bracelets - $27 per bracelet
credit/debit fee - $1.00 per bracelet
Bracelets honored from 1:00PM - 5:00PM

5:00PM: Parade at W. Caldwell Street
Route
Registration Form

Fais Do Do
7pm - Swampland Revival

9:00PM: FireWorks at Giant Firework Display over Erath Skies

Date: June 30-July 4, 2023

Location: Downtown Erath, LA 70533.

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