From 7:00AM to 5:00PM

The Crazy Cajun Beef Cook Off is Saturday, July 4th at Amvets Post 7 at 3409 England Drive in Alexandria. The 2 categories are Smoked BBQ and Cajun Classics. Registration at 7am. $50 per team entry, $25 for each additional dish. People's Choice Tasting Bracelets are $10. All proceeds go to help a Veteran in need. For more information, call or text Bryce at 337-831-0126

Location: Amvets Post 7 at 3409 England Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana

From 8:00AM to 2:00PM

The 15th Annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Car, Motorcycle & Jeep Show is Saturday, July 4th at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville from 8am to 2pm. Registration is from 8 to 9am with a $30 entry fee. For more information, call Josiah at 318-717-2719 or Jana at 318-717-4575.

Location: Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana

From 5:00PM to 9:00PM

The City of Alexandria invites you to Rock the Red in celebration of America's 250th Birthday. Saturday, July 4th at the Riverfront Amphitheater and downtown mini-park. It will be an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, patriotic pride, community spirit and a fireworks show that will light up the night sky from 5pm to 9pm closing out the night with fireworks.

Location: Riverfront Amphitheater and downtown mini-park. Alexandria, Louisiana