Southwest Louisiana
Light up the 4th once
If you searched for 4th of July lights in Lake Charles, fourth of July outdoor lights, patriotic lights, red white and blue house lights, or independence day lighting — you are in the right place. Instead of buying string lights, flags, and inflatables every summer, a permanent LED system sets a clean red, white, and blue across your roofline from your phone, then reuses the same hardware for every other holiday.
Number One Lights installs Gen 3 permanent outdoor LED lighting across Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Moss Bluff, Iowa, Prien, and the rest of Calcasieu Parish. The system is hurricane-grade, app-controlled, and built for one install day followed by every holiday for the next 15+ years. Quotes are free and there is no pressure.
Why Lake Charles homeowners switch
What you get with permanent patriotic lights
Six reasons the permanent system replaces your annual July 4th decor run — and covers every other holiday too.
Red, white & blue in one tap
Set a saturated red, full-brightness white, and deep royal blue across your whole roofline from the app. Static flag look, animated chase, or a slow fade — switch it the night before the parade, no ladder, no store run.
A fireworks alternative that's pet- & veteran-friendly
Celebrate big without the bangs. A bright patriotic light display instead of fireworks keeps anxious dogs, newborns, and veterans with PTSD calm while your house still steals the block.
Up through hurricane season — safely
July 4th lands in the middle of Gulf hurricane season. Stainless fasteners, structural adhesive, IP68-sealed pucks, and a control box above the flood line mean the lights stay put through a storm watch. No pre-storm takedown, no flying clips.
App you actually use
The GOULY app ships free with the system — 1,000+ scenes, music-sync for your July 4th light show, dawn/dusk schedules, and Bluetooth fallback when Wi-Fi drops. No subscription. Ever.
One install, every holiday
July 4th today, Mardi Gras, LSU and McNeese game days, Saints Sundays, Halloween, Christmas, and everyday warm white the rest of the year. One system covers them all from your phone.
Local team, real phone number
Quote, install, support, and warranty all from one Southwest Louisiana team. One party responsible — not a national franchise or a chipset OEM hiding behind an email queue.
Side by Side
Store-bought July 4th decor vs. permanent LED in Lake Charles
An honest comparison of the two ways to do red, white, and blue on your home. Seasonal decor still has a place for renters and one-off accents — but most homeowners staying put eventually move to a permanent install.
| Feature | Seasonal decor | Permanent LED |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Store-bought string lights, flags & inflatables, out each summer | ✓Permanent RGBW LED system installed once on your fascia |
| Setup effort | Ladder time every June, plus storage the rest of the year | ✓Switch to red, white & blue in the app — seconds |
| Fireworks risk | Noise, burns, fire risk, scared pets | ✓Bright, silent, pet- & veteran-friendly |
| Holidays covered | July 4th only | ✓July 4th, Mardi Gras, LSU, Saints, Halloween, Christmas, everyday warm white |
| Colours | Whatever the store carries | ✓16.7M colours + dedicated warm white per puck |
| App control | None | ✓GOULY app, free for life, no subscription |
| Hurricane season | Take it down or it becomes a projectile | ✓Stays put; rated to fascia survival |
| Daytime look | Visible cords, clips, faded plastic | ✓Hidden inside colour-matched track |
| Salt-air durability | Cheap clips corrode in a season or two | ✓Marine-grade stainless, built for Gulf air |
| 10-year total cost | Replaced every few years, stored every year | ✓One-time install, $0 after |
Not just the 4th
The other eleven months of the year
Red, white, and blue is just the start. One install covers every holiday and game day in Southwest Louisiana — all from the app.
July 4th
Red, white, blue
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July 4th light show
Music-synced patriotic
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Mardi Gras
Purple, green, gold
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LSU Tigers game day
Purple and gold
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Saints Sundays
Black and gold
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Halloween
Orange and purple
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Christmas
Red, green, warm white
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Everyday warm white
Looks like real exterior lighting
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Birthdays + party scenes
Any palette in the app
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Lit for the 4th on your home
Send us a couple of photos of your Lake Charles home. A team member will view your home virtually and deliver a clear, honest quote. No pressure, no surprises.
The Number One Experience
Real Reviews from Actual Families
"Great job and gave a great training session on the device on how to use it. Everything looks great and they made it very...Read Charlene L.'s full review"
"Highly recommend Kyle from Number One Lights! Kyle was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He was incredibly friend...Read Ruby S.'s full review"
"Number One Lights are amazing! Kyle and his crew were on time and completed the job in one day! Even staying till after ...Read Dave F.'s full review"
"We are so happy with the work from Number One Lights, very professional and the results are amazing. Highly recommended!"
"Very professional installation done in a timely fashion. Easy to use interface for the lights. Lots of patterns to choos...Read Randy G.'s full review"
"Kyle and his partner did an amazing job on our permanent lights 👍"
"We love love love our lights. Kyle is awesome to deal with and stands behind his product."
"Kyle was so great to deal with. He did a great job on the lights. They look fantastic. So happy."
"#1 Lights was very good to work with. Kyle did the installation when he said he would. Came back and checked on things t...Read Karen L.'s full review"
"We are absolutely thrilled with our new permanent lights! Kyle was fantastic. Not only was he on time for every appointm...Read Riya P.'s full review"
Real Installations, Real Homes
Your Home, Transformed
Hardware Comparison
Ordinary patriotic string lights vs. GOULY Gen 3
Where the off-the-shelf decor ends and the permanent system begins. Same broad use case, different category of product underneath.
| Feature | Many Competitors | GOULY Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| System voltage | 12V, dimmer, shorter life, slow response time | ✓24V, brighter, longer, faster response time |
| Subscription fees | Some require monthly fees | ✓$0 forever |
| Effects and colours | 180 to 50,000 | ✓16,000,000+ |
| Electrical code | Varies by installer | ✓Every install certified |
| Track colour match | Some offer it | ✓Custom matched |
| Wiring Harness | String of 5/10/24/48 | ✓Singular |
| Locally Owned Operated By | Many are franchises | ✓Calgary based team |
| After service | No contact, no help | ✓Instant Support Line |
4th of July Lights Lake Charles
Common questions
What is the best way to get 4th of July lights in Lake Charles?
For homeowners staying in their home a few years or more, a permanent LED system is the clear win. Instead of buying string lights, flags, and inflatables every summer and storing them the rest of the year, you set red, white, and blue from the GOULY app in seconds — then reuse the same system for every other holiday. Number One Lights installs across Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish, and quotes are free.
Can permanent outdoor lights do red, white, and blue for July 4th?
Yes. The Gen 3 RGBW pucks produce a pure saturated red, full-brightness white, and deep royal blue. The most popular look is a repeating 1 Red, 1 White, 1 Blue pattern across the roofline for a clean American flag effect — set as a static scene or an animated chase. Switch designs in the app with no new hardware.
Are permanent lights a good fireworks alternative?
They are one of the best. A bright patriotic light display instead of fireworks is silent, has zero fire or burn risk, and keeps anxious dogs, newborns, and veterans with PTSD calm — while your home still celebrates loudly in colour. Pair it with the app's music-sync mode for a 4th of July light show set to patriotic songs.
Will the lights survive hurricane season in Southwest Louisiana?
Yes, when installed to Gulf Coast spec. July 4th sits in the middle of hurricane season, so the system is built for it: stainless steel fasteners every 12 to 16 inches into solid fascia, structural adhesive bedding, IP68-sealed pucks, and an indoor control box above the FEMA flood line. It stays attached through a storm watch — no pre-storm takedown. Full write-up on our hurricane-resistant permanent lights page.
How much do 4th of July lights cost in Lake Charles?
A permanent system is a one-time install — most Lake Charles homes land between $3,300 and $10,500 USD depending on roofline length, fully installed with hardware and warranty. Because it covers July 4th plus every other holiday, the cost is spread across the whole year, not just one weekend. See the full breakdown on our 4th of July lights cost guide and the Lake Charles pricing guide.
Read full answerDo you install patriotic lights in Sulphur, Westlake, and Moss Bluff?
Yes. We service all of Calcasieu Parish — Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Moss Bluff, Prien, Iowa, Carlyss, DeQuincy, and Vinton — plus surrounding parishes. Same install standard, same hurricane-grade hardware, same GOULY app. Get a free quote and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Can I change the colours for other holidays, not just July 4th?
Absolutely. The GOULY app ships with 1,000+ designs — Mardi Gras purple-green-gold, LSU purple and gold, Saints black and gold, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and everyday warm white. One install covers every occasion; you just tap to switch.
When should I book to have lights up in time for July 4th?
Book as early as you can — installs fill up fast around the holiday. Most single-storey Lake Charles homes are completed in a single day, so even a short lead time can work, but the sooner you request a free quote the better your odds of being lit for the 4th. If timing is tight before this year's holiday, your system will still cover Labour Day, football season, Halloween, and Christmas right after.
Keep reading
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A pet- and veteran-friendly way to celebrate big without the bangs
4th of July light show
Music-synced red, white & blue displays from the GOULY app
What 4th of July lights cost
2026 pricing for permanent patriotic lighting by home size
Independence Day light designs
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Lake Charles service area
Coverage map, neighbourhoods, and local install details
Red, white & blue done once
One install for every July 4th and every holiday after, hurricane-grade and app-controlled. Free Lake Charles quote in under sixty seconds.