Sparkling GEAUX GUIDE
Ring in the spirited season with over 45 Santa-approved adventures the whole family can enjoy. After all, nothing screams holiday traditions in New Orleans quite like parades, music, City Park lights, and Teddy Bear teas. Happy holidays, and here’s to a season that’s merry and bright!
Baby It’s Cold Outside
through Lafreniere and ends near the walking light display tour! ccc10k.com
2nd Annual Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade December 2. 11 a.m. Rolls from Elysian Fields Avenue & N. Peters Street, New Orleans The parade will start at The French Market with an extended route through Downtown and will end with a post-parade holiday experience and concert in Lafayette Square! nolaholidayparade.com
Harahan Chirstmas Parade December 9. Parade rolls at noon.
The parade route will start at the intersection of Hord Street and Jefferson Highway proceeding in the westbound lanes of Jefferson Highway. Come prepared to catch holiday-themed throws and spread Christmas cheer! allevents.in
Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert December 2. 4:30-8 p.m. 200 Morgan St., New Orleans
Krampus NOLAuf Parade December 2. 7:30 p.m. Rolls from Royal Street & Mazant Street, New Orleans
As Algiers’ biggest annual holiday celebration and New Orleans’ only official holiday bonfire, the Algiers Bonfire is the neighborhood’s largest event and pays tribute to Louisiana traditions. Listen to musical performances, eat food from local vendors, and shop at the holiday craft market. algierseconomic.com
Come see Krampus for yourself and the spectacular show of dark winter known as the NOLAuf. Krewe of Krampus is returning to a walking parade on the streets of New Orleans after two years of pivoting to a stationary parade. kreweofkrampus.com
Lights on the Lake December 9. 5-8 p.m. New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans
Celebration in the Oaks December 1-30. Closed December 24. 5-11 p.m. City Park, 1 Palm Dr., New Orleans
This family-friendly holiday event provides the best view of the annual West End Boat Parade, which starts 5:30 p.m. Also featuring fun, hands- on activities for the kids, you can enjoy local food trucks, “Santa’s Holiday Cocoa,” and musical performances. scienceforourcoast.org
This premier holiday fundraiser garners over 135,000 visitors, celebrating what has become THE New Orleans family tradition. This incredible lights festival has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s and is vital to the Park’s maintenance, care, and beautification year-round. celebrationintheoaks.com
St. Nick Celebration December 2. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dutch Alley, 916 N. Peters St., New Orleans
Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk December 9. 4 p.m. Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie
Join the holiday festivities at the annual Saint Nick Celebration in the French Quarter. Enjoy live music, kid’s activities, and the Saint Nick Second Line!
This run/walk will give locals the chance to participate in one of the most festive holiday events in the country. The 2-mile course takes participants
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