“Louisiana’s July 4th Destination Festival” is back with the biggest Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival ever!

All roads will lead to Paragon Casino Resort as the annual parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. beginning on Tunica Dr. and ending at Paragon. The festival will then pick up where the parades leaves off with indoor AND outdoor activities. Opening Ceremonies will be in Paragon’s Mari Showroom.

The festival will feature:

• Live Music
• Food Trucks
• Kidz Fun Zone with rides & games
• Old Fashioned Bake-Off
• Car & Truck Show
• Food Eating Contests including boudin, hot dogs, cherry pies & watermelon
• Corn Hole Tournament
• Zydeco Dance-Off
• Arts & Crafts Vendors with Art Exhibit
• Multiple Bars for Adults
• Fireworks Display

Headliners include:

• Cupid
• Lil’ Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers
• Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys
• Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush
• Chase Tyler Band
• Blue Widow Collective

General admission is $10, kids 6 & under are free!