Downtown Alexandria was the place to be for music, fireworks and family fun as over 1,000 people packed the area around city hall for Rock the Red, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration.

From a Mount Everest sized water slide to a foam filled play area, portable basketball court, and children’s games, there was plenty of fun for the younger set. Savory aromas filled the air as food trucks served up a wide variety of foods for every taste.

Louisiana Music Hall of Fame member and Billboard Hot Country Songs Top 100 Chart singer Trini Triggs kicked off the evening’s concert with an energetic hour long set that ranged from Gospel to Rock to Country. Trini was followed by the superb musicality of ROI Chip Anthony, a singer and group that kept the crowd pumped up and the dance area filled.

It would not be Independence Day without fireworks and Rockin’ the Red did not disappoint! The evening culminated with an incredible fireworks show that could not be beat.