Independence Day

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Our country's Independence Day on July 4 will have a different look this year in Lake Charles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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On Saturday, July 4th, 2015, Winn Dixie stores nationwide will donate "every cent of every dollar of profit to the Wounded Warrior Project." That's a huge contribution to an organization that helps injured service members and provides programs and services that meet their needs...

Time to light up the sky for the Fourth of July!  Which Southwest Louisiana towns are planning Independence Day celebrations?

Ain't nothing more American than a big ol' fireworks display on Independence Day.  So just where are we planning to light up the sky for July 4 this year around Southwest Louisiana?  We've got you covered:

The Louisiana State Police will be conducting a DWI checkpoint somewhere in Calcasieu parish this Saturday night. It is an ongoing effort to keep the highways and roadways safe.

Almost 400 people nationwide were killed in Fourth of July car crashes in 2010. Two of them were here in the Lake Area. And admit it – driving on a major holiday like Independence Day gives even the best of us a little nervousness. Even if we’re driving our best, you know there’s some bozo zooming around out there who’s got no regard for the rest of us. So, Louisiana State Police will be out i

Happy 4th of July everyone.  As we celebrate our countries independence today, I wanted to share with you a video of Country music artist Lee Greenwood performing "God Bless The USA". No doubt we are all proud Americans and this song has become a staple and anthem we all love.

The City of Lake Charles is celebrating their 20th annual Red, White, Blue and you 4th of July celebration at the Lake Charles Civic Center today. This years event will incorporate fun family events with a parade, live music, a balloon clown, face painting food and of course the big fireworks show. Here are all the details.

Those rowdy boys from Creole, Louisiana are ready to ring in your 4th of July in a big way!  Steel Shot will be rocking a Pre-4th Of July party at Yesterday's night club in Lake Charles tomorrow night July 3rd. Steel Shot has a brand new album out called " Born in Creole Breeding Everywhere".  The name of the album should give you a pretty good indication of the personality of the band!

On July 4, 2012, the United States will celebrate its 236th birthday – and in most places, the first big bash of summer! So what’s happening in the Lake Area for this Independence Day? We’ve rounded up all the information on each town’s event so you can figure out how you want to spend your Fourth of July!