The Fourth of July comes with fireworks shows and revelry across the New Orleans metro. The big picture: It's a busy weekend all around with Essence Fest also taking place across downtown. Be smart: It's illegal for residents to shoot fireworks in Orleans Parish and most of Jefferson Parish.

Southeast Louisiana will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks shows. Below is a list of events broken down by parish: Light Up the Lake Independence Day Celebration, Mandeville Lakefront, Mandeville: Friday, July 4, 3 p.m.

It's July 4th, and if you don't have plans already, here's where you can catch a July 4th celebration and firework show in Louisiana.