Celebration on the Cane 2016

Activities for Celebration on the Cane will kick off at 12:00 p.m. with inflatable water slides, bounce houses and face painting for the kids.  A variety of food vendors will sell Fourth of July favorites such as Italian ice, funnel cakes, meat pies, hot dogs and more.  Trinket vendors will also be on site with Independence Day memorabilia and souvenirs.


Musical entertainment kicks off at 3:00 p.m. with a performance by Cane Mutiny, a musical collective based in Natchitoches and centered around the musical influences of multi-instrumentalists John Litzenberg and Ed Huey, and featuring guitarist Donnie Hyams and drummer Sammy Nix.  Playing a variety of Louisiana and Americana music spanning the genres of swamp pop, funk, soul, country, blues, R&B and rock, Cane Mutiny combines a deep connection to the history of popular music with the energy of a New Orleans second line, showcasing original and other music from throughout the 20th century and beyond. Cane Mutiny will perform on the riverbank stage from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.


The excitement continues at 6:00 p.m. with a live performance by the G.Q.P. Band. The G.Q.P. Band exudes great quality with precision and is a versatile party band playing a mixture of Southern Soul, Zydeco, Blues, Classic Rock, R&B and Swing Out jams.  G.Q.P.’s focus is to provide the best entertainment for all occasions no matter the audience. The G.Q.P. Band will perform on the riverbank stage from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

No Fourth of July Celebration would be complete without fireworks.  At 9:00 p.m., the festivities will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show over Cane River Lake.

Admission to Celebration on the Cane is free and open to the public.