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Uncle Sam Jam Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie. Food and drink, children's entertainment by Radio Disney, music by Ghost Town, 5:30, The New Orleans Concert Band and Navy Band New Orleans, at 7 and a fireworks display, 8:30. Free.

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It's time to paint the town red ... and white and blue. Southland towns have plenty of food, music and fireworks planned to celebrate our country's 232nd birthday. So grab a lawn chair and be sure to arrive early for a great spot to view fireworks.

Flooding covers a riverfront venue with muddy water and debris. A big-city Fourth of July celebration and a summer-concert series must be moved to a new location. In two weeks.

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