Sparkling Geaux Guide
BY NOLA FAMILY PHOTOS BY FREEPIK.COM
Ring in the spirited season with over 35 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.
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This iconic celebration transforms New Orleans City Park into a holiday wonderland. Visitors can drive through a 2.25-mile light display that winds through ancient oak trees draped in thousands of lights. celebrationintheoaks.com Christmas in Covington December 7. 4-6:30 p.m. Covington Trailhead Museum and Visitors Center, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington Christmas on the Northshore is a charming holiday experience complete with live music, local crafts, and holiday light displays throughout the Covington Historic District. visitthenorthshore.com Christmas in Lafreniere Park December 1-30. Closed December 25. Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie The park’s lagoons, trees, and bridges are decked out in festive lights, with fun themes like Santa’s workshop, the candy cane lane, and the nativity scene. lafrenierepark.org/christmas Harahan Christmas Parade December 14. 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 Kenner’s Magical Christmas Village December 1-31. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Heritage Park, 2015 Fourth St., Kenner The Kenner Christmas Village has a warm, small-town feel with a classic holiday charm. The park lights up with a display of lights around the bandstand, snow machines, a decorated Christmas tree, and festive holiday shops. kenner.la.us Krampus NOLAuf Parade December 7. 7:30 p.m. Rolls from Royal Street & France Street, New Orleans/Bywater 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 St. Nick Celebration December 7. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dutch Alley, 916 N. Peters St.,
18 DECEMBER 2024 | NOLAFAMILY.COM Celebration in the Oaks December 1 through January 3. New Orleans City Park 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 3rd Annual Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade December 7. 11 a.m. Rolls from Elysian Fields Avenue & N. Peters Street, New Orleans This family-centered Holiday Parade is back, and will be even bigger and better this year! The parade will start from The French Market with an extended route through Downtown. nolaholidayparade.com Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert December 7. 4:30-8 p.m. 200 Morgan St., New Orleans As Algiers’ biggest annual holiday celebration and New Orleans’ only official holiday bonfire, this is the
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