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RESERVE — An Independence Day Celebration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 1 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve on the East Bank and at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard on the West Bank. A fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.

In related news, pre-registration is taking place for a Veterans Drive-Thru Lunch. To register, please call 985-652-9569 by June 25 and include a name, address and branch of military. Please submit photos for the Veterans Tribute video to communications@stjohn-la.gov or drop off pictures at 1811 W. Airline Highway in LaPlace.