Candy canes and silver lanes are aglow in South Louisiana. The spirit of the season is here, and New Orleans, the Northshore, and Baton Rouge have a host of spectacular events you can check out to celebrate the holidays in true Louisiana fashion.
Read on for a regional breakdown of some great family-friendly holiday events this year.
Metairie and Kenner certainly get merry and bright for the holidays, which is why we love having apartment communities in those areas. You’re just a quick drive away from extravagant lighting displays, Santa visits, and remarkable holiday performances.
Lafreniere Park’s annual light display keeps getting better and better. Entry is $10 per vehicle. Holiday favorites from this years display include: artificial snow, an interactive walking tour set to random scenes from favorite holiday classics, and an over 10 million LED light display.
Ponchartrain Conservancy is hosting their annual Lights on the Lake event! The boat parade is scheduled for 5:30pm to 7:15pm. Local food trucks, refreshments, live entertainemnt, holiday decor and more. Admission is $5 for all and free for children under 5.
Lakeside Shopping Center has Santa photos now through December 24. While you’re there, stop by the North Pole Express, Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday noon-6pm, $2 per ride and open now until January 3rd!
Kenner Christmas Village is a great idea for a family outing this holiday season. The Christmas Village located at Heritage Park is filled with things to do and see the whole family will love. There’s nightly performances, lights, snow, music, food, arts and crafts and more!.
Live music by Harpist Patrice Fisher and Arpa, cookie decorating, hot cocoa bar, and children’s activities all at the West Bank Regional Library.
Luna Fete, New Orleans’ free festival of light art located in Lafayette Square Park. From 6pm-10pm.
Join Harahan Police Department and Chief Tim Walker for the Harahan Christmas Parade!
The Riverwalk Outlets will be showing the Grinch movie at their “Movie Under the Stars” event, outside on the Spanish Plaza! Free treats will be available as well as Santa pictures! The event is free.
The Northshore is just a short drive from New Orleans, across Lake Pontchartrain. The Northshore’s holiday calendar is always jam-packed with wonderful events for the whole family.
The 10th annual Merry Madisonville is a holiday festival that begins with a holiday parade, where Santa arrives by boat at Town Hall. Soon after is “Santa’s Workshop,” which features caroling, kids’ activities, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and arts and crafts.
Finally, Madisonville Mayor Jean Pelloat will begin the “Lighting of the Oaks,” during which Madisonville’s majestic oaks will be illuminated with beautiful twinkling lights.
The 5th annual Bayou Christmas is a free festival presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana. It will take place December 19-22, 2018 in Slidell’s Heritage Park.
Over 80,000 lights decorate wonderful lighted displays and holiday music, setting the scene for free photo shoots in Santa’s Village.
Louisiana’s capital city will soon feature plenty of events and shows that will put you in the holiday spirit.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center presents its first fantastic holiday lights display this year, transforming its lawn into a synchronized musical light show. It’s already running, and you’ll have the opportunity to see it through December 31!
Go Downtown to Baton Rouge’s Town Square for an immersive holiday celebration. According to Visit Baton Rouge, the whole family can “frolic in the imported snow, ride a magical train at the Old Governor’s Mansion, see Santa and Movies at the Old State Capitol, and listen to Holiday Music Magic at the Art and Science Museum.” Sounds like a blast!
This year’s event will also feature a “Cajun Night Before Christmas” performance.
Contact us today to learn more about our private gated apartment communities!
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