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St. Gabriel's 250th Birthday Bash!
30 Jun
Summary
- St. Gabriel hosts 'Independence Day Weekend 2026' starting Friday.
- Festivities include Mayor's leadership brunch and live music.
- The celebration culminates with a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
St. Gabriel is gearing up for a memorable 'Independence Day Weekend 2026,' commencing this Friday, to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The festivities will unfold at the St. Gabriel Community Center, located at 1600 Gordon Simon LeBlanc Dr.
The day's events will commence with Mayor Lionel Johnson's 'State of the City' leadership brunch, scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon. Following the mayor's address, attendees can enjoy music performances by Terrell Griffin.
The main Independence Day celebration will take place from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the community center grounds. This segment, dubbed 'Friday Night Live,' will feature acclaimed Louisiana soul and zydeco artist Tyree Neal. Additional musical acts include Cleve, Lil' Nate and the Zydeco Big Timers, and Mr. James.
A grand fireworks display is slated to illuminate the night sky, beginning promptly at 9 p.m., bringing the day's celebratory events to a dazzling close.
