HOMER, La. - Lake Claiborne will transform into a patriotic playground for the KTBS 3 Freedom Fest, featuring a day of parades on land and water before a massive fireworks display caps off the Independence Day celebration.

JEFFERSON, Texas - The City of Jefferson will host a series of community events on July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. Activities will begin at 10 a.m.with a wreath laying and a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Park.