BUCKTOWN BASH is a one-day festival of food, family-fun, music, and the history of the lake area neighborhood. Bucktown will celebrate Independence Day by celebrating the second year of Bucktown Bash, a Shrimp and Music Festival on the lake. The festival will feature all-day music from local and national artists, crafts, food, attractions for kids, a Bucktown heritage display and the historical B
lessing of the Bucktown Fleet - a time honored tradition to ensure a safe and bountiful fishing season. The event will kick into high gear with live music featuring local and national artists who will rock the crowd into the night. Food vendors will offer a taste of Bucktown offering their own versions of creative and appetizing shrimp dishes and Louisiana favorites. The art market will feature unique crafts and art from local and regional artists. on Friday, July 4th at the Bucktown Marina just over the levee along Old Hammond Highway. Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. followed by The Blessing of the Fleet. For your fun and safety, please observe the following list of allowed items. ALLOWED:
12-pack or smaller soft cooler (containing ice only), no rolling coolers
Single, collapsible chairs
Wheelchairs, medical scooters
Strollers for children
Handheld, personal-sized umbrellas
Blankets and ground tarps
Bikes
NOT ALLOWED:
Hard-sided coolers, soft coolers larger than 12-pack size
Outside food or drinks of ANY kind
Pets
Glass
Personalized tents, shade canopies or other shelters/shacks/sport-brellas
Skateboards
Video and audio recording equipment
Unauthorized vending or solicitation
Weapons, illicit drugs, and other contraband.
