LULING – St. Charles Parish will celebrate its 20th annual Independence Day Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road.

The special anniversary event will feature a performance by local band ‘The Wiseguys.’

The band is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks to begin at 9 p.m.

The first 3,000 attendees will receive a 20th anniversary keepsake pack.

The event will also feature a patriotic balloon-twisting clown for the kids as well as a military flyover. The flyover will be part of the opening ceremony, which is set to begin at 6:15 p.m.

Seven local groups will sell food and drinks at the event, to include lemonade, nachos, Frito pies, jambalaya, soft drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, baked goods and snowballs. Poppers, 3-D fireworks viewing glasses and glow necklaces will also be available. Vendors will be located in the West Bank Bridge Park’s concession stand and permanent shelters.

For more information on the event, contact Dwan Pitre at 985-783-5182 or dpitre@stcharlesgov.net.

Interstate 310 southbound and northbound off ramps to Louisiana 18 will be closed 15 minutes prior to the fireworks and throughout the show, and Louisiana 18 will be closed from Ashton Plantation Boulevard to the School Board Office. Pets and glass bottles are not allowed within the West Bank Bridge Park. Ice chests and folding chairs are allowed.