The 26th annual Slidell Heritage Festival returns this summer to Heritage Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This celebration of America's birthday features an evening of live music, great food and fireworks. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., music starts at 5:30, and fireworks start at 9 p.m. Admission is $15 for ages 13 and up, free for age 12 and under.

Food trucks will be on site, and beverages will be available for purchase. This year the festival will consist of music, food, arts and crafts, a children’s area with water slides and face painting, and the big fireworks show at 9 p.m. This year's music lineup will be announced on the website.

Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Slidell, in conjunction with the City of Slidell, the festival was established as a fundraising benefit, and over the past 24 years, more than $1,000,000 has been raised for local charities. This year's recipients are: Slidell Church Basketball League, Good Samaritan Ministry, Hospice House, Boy Scouts of America (Cypress District) and the Slidell Police Association.

For more information, visit the Slidell Heritage Festival website and Facebook page.

For sponsorship opportunities, email snewton0959@earthlink.net. Mail vendor inquiries to PO Box 3176 Slidell, LA 70459.