4th of July fireworks display in Eunice

By Myra Miller on Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • Kenneth Peart and his volunteer crew set up fireworks.
    Kenneth Peart and his volunteer crew set up fireworks.
  • Many people arrived early for the 9 p.m. Fourth of July Fireworks Display Friday. Kenneth Peart, former mayor and pyrotechnist, has been putting on the fireworks display show for more than 40 years. Peart has many volunteer helpers, one in particular, Donnie Richard, a pyrotechnist also. Richard handles the shooting of the shells. Peart directs and produces the showing.
    Many people arrived early for the 9 p.m. Fourth of July Fireworks Display Friday. Kenneth Peart, former mayor and pyrotechnist, has been putting on the fireworks display show for more than 40 years. Peart has many volunteer helpers, one in particular, Donnie Richard, a pyrotechnist also. Richard handles the shooting of the shells. Peart directs and produces the showing.
  • The Vidrine’s from Vidrine sit upon a large beach towel prior to the fireworks display Friday. From left are Bailey, Bethany, Brittany and Bodhi.
    The Vidrine’s from Vidrine sit upon a large beach towel prior to the fireworks display Friday. From left are Bailey, Bethany, Brittany and Bodhi.
  • Enjoying iced cold sno cones are Josette Fruge and Danika Fruge, 4, Friday evening at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
    Enjoying iced cold sno cones are Josette Fruge and Danika Fruge, 4, Friday evening at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
  • Left, in back, Ivy LaFleur of Mamou, and directly in front, from left, are Henslie Johnson of Bayou Chicot, Aleira Holston and Averie Lanclos, 7 months, both of Bayou Chicot, arrive early Friday to watch the fireworks.
    Left, in back, Ivy LaFleur of Mamou, and directly in front, from left, are Henslie Johnson of Bayou Chicot, Aleira Holston and Averie Lanclos, 7 months, both of Bayou Chicot, arrive early Friday to watch the fireworks.
  • Josh Manuel and Ashley Hallman, brother and sister, got ready earlier to watch the 4th of July Fireworks display at the Eunice Recreational Complex Friday evening. Hallman lives in Adairville, Kentucky, and Manuel resides in Mamou.
    Josh Manuel and Ashley Hallman, brother and sister, got ready earlier to watch the 4th of July Fireworks display at the Eunice Recreational Complex Friday evening. Hallman lives in Adairville, Kentucky, and Manuel resides in Mamou.
  • Summer, Kolton, and Bryan Hebert of Eunice arrive early Friday evening to watch the fireworks display held at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
    Summer, Kolton, and Bryan Hebert of Eunice arrive early Friday evening to watch the fireworks display held at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
  • Stevie, Andrew, and Jackie Oberste of Eunice are among the hundreds of 4th of July fireworks fans at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
    Stevie, Andrew, and Jackie Oberste of Eunice are among the hundreds of 4th of July fireworks fans at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
  • Thousands of fireworks lit the sky in Eunice Friday evening. The annual 4th of July Fireworks Display was held at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
    Thousands of fireworks lit the sky in Eunice Friday evening. The annual 4th of July Fireworks Display was held at the Eunice Recreational Complex.
    Kenneth Peart and his crew of volunteers are seen setting up fireworks prior to 9 p.m. on Friday. The annual 4th of July Fireworks Display drew hundreds of people to the Eunice Recreational Complex Center to watch fireworks light up the sky. (Photos by Myra Miller)...

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