Celebrate the festive magic in Central with our ultimate holiday guide. For Central devotees and casual admirers, this guide is your compass to seasonal wonders.
Popular Events: Experience the breathtaking lights and seasonal displays at Celebration in the Oaks, a beloved tradition in the heart of the city. With its enchanting gardens adorned in luminous decorations, this event transforms the park into a winter wonderland. Adding to the fun, the Greenway Supernova showcases vibrant light installations along the greenway, providing an eye-catching stroll. And the Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade is something you definitely don’t want to miss, featuring joyful floats and festive cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Central
- Celebration in the Oaks (New Orleans)
- Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade (New Orleans)
- Greenway Supernova (New Orleans)
- Louisiana Christmas Festival (Natchitoches)
- Fleur de Lis Christmas Market (Natchitoches)
- Cajun & Creole Christmas (Lafayette)
- Christmas Under the Oaks (Lake Charles)
See these and even more events listed below!
Central Holiday Light Displays
Celebration in the Oaks
What to Expect:
Over a million twinkling lights and unlimited amusement park rides.
Description:
Celebration in the Oaks is a spectacular holiday light festival in New Orleans City Park, featuring over a million twinkling lights, a 2.25-mile Driving Tour, and a reimagined Walking Tour with unlimited Amusement Park rides and access to the elegant Botanical Garden.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Celebration in the Oaks
Greenway Supernova
What to Expect:
Light-based public art exhibit with live music.
Description:
Greenway Supernova is a free annual light-based public art exhibit and music event on the Lafitte Greenway, featuring collaborations with artists, live music, and local food vendors.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Greenway Supernova
Louisiana Christmas Festival
What to Expect:
Historic town illuminated with over 300,000 lights.
Description:
The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is a six-week long celebration featuring over 300,000 lights and 100 set pieces, live music, kids' activities, and fireworks.
Where: Natchitoches | More Info: Louisiana Christmas Festival
Central Holiday Markets and Shopping
Fleur de Lis Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique holiday market with live music, crafts, and fireworks.
Description:
The Fleur de Lis Christmas Market in Natchitoches, Louisiana, offers a daylong celebration filled with music, entertainment, arts, crafts, and food vendors. The event culminates with a famous firework show choreographed to holiday music over Cane River Lake.
Where: Natchitoches | More Info: Fleur de Lis Christmas Market
Christmas Under the Oaks
What to Expect:
Unique blend of local artisans and festive activities.
Description:
Christmas Under the Oaks is a three-day holiday event featuring 30 artisans, vendors, and creators offering handmade arts and crafts, carriage rides, a carnival, and delicious food. The event is centered around the historic Henning Cultural Center and Brimstone Museum complex.
Where: Lake Charles | More Info: Christmas Under the Oaks
Central Other Holiday Activities
Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Custom-designed holiday floats with animatronic props and intelligent lighting systems.
Description:
The Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade is a family-centered event featuring over 20 custom-designed holiday floats with animatronic props, intelligent lighting systems, and special effects. The parade includes high-flying helium balloons, marching bands, and Santa Claus, rolling through the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans before ending at Lafayette Square.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade
Cajun & Creole Christmas
What to Expect:
Traditional Cajun and Creole holiday festivities with local music and cuisine.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season in Cajun and Creole style with light shows, parades, home tours, performances, and carolers in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Where: Lafayette | More Info: Cajun & Creole Christmas
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Hammond (34 miles)