Let us take you on a festive journey through Laplace this holiday season. Whether you're a Laplace veteran or a wide-eyed newcomer, our guide ensures a magical holiday experience.
Popular Events: Experience the charm of the Festival of Lights, where dazzling displays and family-friendly activities bring the spirit of the season to life. With its lively atmosphere and numerous attractions, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival offers a unique twist, blending festive fun with a taste of history. And the Noel Acadien Au Village is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring enchanting lights and local culture. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Laplace
- Noel Acadien Au Village (Lafayette)
- Festival of Lights (Lafayette)
- Louisiana Renaissance Festival (Hammond)
- Fleur de Lis Christmas Market (Natchitoches)
- St. Tammany Parish Christmas Celebration (Covington)
See these and even more events listed below!
Laplace Holiday Light Displays
Noel Acadien Au Village
What to Expect:
Half-a-million lights and live entertainment.
Description:
Noel Acadien au Village is a 23-night Christmas festival at LARC's Acadian Village featuring half-a-million lights, including the fully lit Chapel, new animations, lighted holiday displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, local cuisine, photos with Santa, and holiday shopping in the Christmas Store.
Where: Lafayette | More Info: Noel Acadien Au Village
Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Extensive light display with cultural nativity scene exhibits.
Description:
The 2024 Christmas Festival of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette features over 400,000 lights illuminating 10 acres of land. This event includes an International Creche Museum showcasing 2,000 nativity scenes from around the world, Christmas concerts by Fr. Pat, and opportunities to meet Santa. The festival runs daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., including Christmas night.
Where: Lafayette | More Info: Festival of Lights
Laplace Holiday Markets and Shopping
Fleur de Lis Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Daylong festival with music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and a firework show.
Description:
Celebrate the Christmas season in Louisiana's oldest city with a daylong festival featuring music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and a famous firework show choreographed to holiday music over Cane River Lake.
Where: Natchitoches | More Info: Fleur de Lis Christmas Market
St. Tammany Parish Christmas Celebration
What to Expect:
Local artisans and holiday shopping in a festive setting.
Description:
The St. Tammany Parish Christmas Celebration is a festive event featuring holiday shopping, Christmas lights, and local artisans showcasing their crafts. It offers a delightful atmosphere for those looking to get into the holiday spirit.
Where: Covington | More Info: St. Tammany Parish Christmas Celebration
Laplace Other Holiday Activities
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
What to Expect:
Immersive Renaissance-era experience with live performances and artisan demonstrations.
Description:
The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a lively and immersive event recreating a 16th-century English village with over 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrations. Enjoy thrilling jousting matches, mesmerizing magic shows, and enchanting musical performances amidst a picturesque backdrop of Louisiana's rich cultural heritage.
Where: Hammond | More Info: Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Kenner (15 miles)
- Metairie Terrace (20 miles)
- Metairie (20 miles)
- New Orleans (26 miles)
- Marrero (26 miles)
- Harvey (27 miles)
- Terrytown (29 miles)
- Hammond (30 miles)
- Prairieville (34 miles)
- Houma (36 miles)
- Slidell (44 miles)