View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

A Christkindlmarkt is a street market associated with Christmas during the Advent season. These outdoor markets originated in Germany in the late Middle Ages. Our market will offer food, drink, seasonal items and handmade gifts and crafts offered for sale from open air stalls. Shopping will be accompanied by traditional Christmas music and singing. New this year is evening shopping under lights. The hours are 4:00 - 8:00 on Friday, 12/1/2023, 11:00 - 8:00 pm on Saturday, 12/2/2023 and 11:00 - 4:00 pm on Sunday, 12/3/2023.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution within Royal Snownesta! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies!

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Not since Mr. Bingle has the Crescent City known the likes of such a Christmas icon! Benny Grunch and the Bunch’s song the “12 Yats of Christmas,” a locals-humor take on the “12 Days of Christmas,” has become solidified in the canon of New Orleans holiday traditions since it’s release over 20 years ago. Now many of the group’s songs have become holiday sing-a-long staples that are sure to get you smiling. This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans and Company as part of the Holidays New Orleans Style campaign, and takes place in the beautiful and historic St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Josh Kagler & Harmonistic Praise Crusade are New Orleans Natives that loves JESUS! Traveling across the world and singing professionally for almost 16 years this Stellar Award-winning ministry has worked with numerous main stream artists in all genres of music. This group is known for their musical charisma, as well as their exponential range and high energy performances. This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company for Holidays New Orleans Style. It takes place at the historic St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Greenway Supernova is an annual holiday lights exhibit on the Lafitte Greenway. Featuring collaborations with several artists, plus food and music, the Greenway transforms into a winter wonderland in this free-to-attend family-friendly festival.

When is Greenway Supernova?

Greenway Supernova returns December 7-9, 2023, with a patron preview party on December 6.

Where is Greenway Supernova?

The Lafitte Greenway is a public linear park connecting the French Quarter to Bayou St. John and Mid-City. Find Greenway Supernova at 3200 Lafitte Avenue.

How much is Greenway Supernova?

Greenway Supernova is free and open to the public.

Photo credit: LazyEye Photography

Soul singer and songwriter Erica Falls channels a sassy, soulful tone that recalls an earlier era. Following five years touring as the lead vocalist for New Orleans funk band Galactic, Erica is now focusing on a solo career as the ‘new queen of New Orleans neo-soul.’ This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company as part of the official Holidays New Orleans Style campaign. It takes place at the Ashé Powerhouse Theater in the Ashé Cultural Art Center. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

The Junior League of New Orleans is proud to present its 8th Annual Holly Jolly Market.
This highly popular event is open to the public and invites attendees to socialize, enjoy the beautiful sounds of caroling, and- most importantly- get a jump start on their holiday shopping! The Times Picayune/Nola.com is the event’s media partner.

What is LUNA Fête?

Illuminated costumes, couture, and creativity take center stage at Arts New Orleans’ LUNA Fête presented by New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company. LUNA Fête combines dynamic contemporary art, film, and technology in a multi-day large-scale public art festival. Free and open to the public, LUNA Fête offers innovative and exciting fun for all ages.

LUNA Fête 2023: Wild Creation celebrates the transformative power of costumes, with a focus on lighted fashion. Locals and visitors are encouraged to participate in the fun and come adorned in lights or discover illuminated accessories on site at the festival.

Watch large-scale projection mapping shows across the Convention Center façade, travel among gigantic glowing Mardi Gras beads, dance along to the silent disco, enjoy world-class interactive artwork, and so much more while enjoying a cocktail or tasty treat from one of our many local vendors and shopping for the perfect holiday gift from regional artists. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind illuminating holiday experience.

When is LUNA Fête?

As one of New Orleans’s most unique festivals, LUNA Fête returns December 7-10, 2023, to celebrate the holidays, Crescent City-style.

Where is LUNAFête?

LUNA Fête takes place along the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Park. Beginning at Alluvial Plaza at Julia Street the festival extends along Convention Center Blvd. towards Henderson Avenue. Parking is available at each end of the festival campus.

Where can I find tickets to LUNA Fête?

The festival is FREE and open to the public. Most installations run continuously throughout the festival, with the exception of the premiere projection which nightly from 6 – 10 p.m. every hour on the hour. It is a great family event!

Where can I find more information about LUNA Fête?

For more information about LUNA Fête visit their website.

Projection Mapping: How it Works

Projection mapping, also known as video mapping and spatial augmented reality, is a projection technology used to turn objects, often irregularly shaped, into a display surface for video projection. These objects may be complex industrial landscapes, such as buildings.

By using specialized software, a two- or three-dimensional object is spatially mapped on the virtual program, which mimics the real environment it is to be projected on. The software can interact with a projector to fit any desired image onto the surface of that object. Artists and advertisers add extra dimensions, optical illusions, and notions of movement onto previously static objects using this technique. The video is commonly combined with, or triggered by, audio to create an audio-visual narrative.

Want to know more? Visit https://www.lunafete.com/.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Greenway Supernova is an annual holiday lights exhibit on the Lafitte Greenway. Featuring collaborations with several artists, plus food and music, the Greenway transforms into a winter wonderland in this free-to-attend family-friendly festival.

When is Greenway Supernova?

Greenway Supernova returns December 7-9, 2023, with a patron preview party on December 6.

Where is Greenway Supernova?

The Lafitte Greenway is a public linear park connecting the French Quarter to Bayou St. John and Mid-City. Find Greenway Supernova at 3200 Lafitte Avenue.

How much is Greenway Supernova?

Greenway Supernova is free and open to the public.

Photo credit: LazyEye Photography

What is LUNA Fête?

Illuminated costumes, couture, and creativity take center stage at Arts New Orleans’ LUNA Fête presented by New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company. LUNA Fête combines dynamic contemporary art, film, and technology in a multi-day large-scale public art festival. Free and open to the public, LUNA Fête offers innovative and exciting fun for all ages.

LUNA Fête 2023: Wild Creation celebrates the transformative power of costumes, with a focus on lighted fashion. Locals and visitors are encouraged to participate in the fun and come adorned in lights or discover illuminated accessories on site at the festival.

Watch large-scale projection mapping shows across the Convention Center façade, travel among gigantic glowing Mardi Gras beads, dance along to the silent disco, enjoy world-class interactive artwork, and so much more while enjoying a cocktail or tasty treat from one of our many local vendors and shopping for the perfect holiday gift from regional artists. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind illuminating holiday experience.

When is LUNA Fête?

As one of New Orleans’s most unique festivals, LUNA Fête returns December 7-10, 2023, to celebrate the holidays, Crescent City-style.

Where is LUNAFête?

LUNA Fête takes place along the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Park. Beginning at Alluvial Plaza at Julia Street the festival extends along Convention Center Blvd. towards Henderson Avenue. Parking is available at each end of the festival campus.

Where can I find tickets to LUNA Fête?

The festival is FREE and open to the public. Most installations run continuously throughout the festival, with the exception of the premiere projection which nightly from 6 – 10 p.m. every hour on the hour. It is a great family event!

Where can I find more information about LUNA Fête?

For more information about LUNA Fête visit their website.

Projection Mapping: How it Works

Projection mapping, also known as video mapping and spatial augmented reality, is a projection technology used to turn objects, often irregularly shaped, into a display surface for video projection. These objects may be complex industrial landscapes, such as buildings.

By using specialized software, a two- or three-dimensional object is spatially mapped on the virtual program, which mimics the real environment it is to be projected on. The software can interact with a projector to fit any desired image onto the surface of that object. Artists and advertisers add extra dimensions, optical illusions, and notions of movement onto previously static objects using this technique. The video is commonly combined with, or triggered by, audio to create an audio-visual narrative.

Want to know more? Visit https://www.lunafete.com/.

Join the New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus in their annual Holiday Concert at the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center. This year the concert theme is "A Silver Screen Holiday". Come and enjoy the sounds of the holiday, and participate in our silent auction and raffle!

Every December, The Marigny Opera Ballet presents an original full-length reimagining of "The Nutcracker" ballet, with an original jazz score by New Orleans great, Lawrence Sieberth and choreographed by Jarina Carvalho. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, a young girl is transported through the Kingdom of Rain to the Kingdom of Sweets, and then back again to her bench on the Square. 

What Now? is a comedy show celebrating the darkness, the dysfunction, the mania in all of us. It’s about sitting in the shit and still finding laughter and levity.
Comedians Julia DeLois (Reductress, The Air Sex Championships) and Emily Slazer (Edinburgh Improv Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest) are back with their quarterly show that audiences have described as “like being at the funnest sleepover ever with all your best friends.”
Each show is an ALL NEW, ALL UNHINGED hour of scenes, sketches and interactive segments. This installment, WHAT NOW? Julia and Emily Save Christmas! is a downward spiral into holiday hysteria and the mania that only December can deliver.
What Now? is built around audience connection, so we can’t do it without you. But don't worry - no terrifying or hacky audience participation required. You're free to be a part of the show as much or as little as you like - but we promise you'll have more fun if you are.
See you there, future besties. ❤
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Friday, December 8th | 9 pm (Doors at 8:45 pm)
Big Couch
1045 Desire St. | NOLA 70117
Tickets: early bird (thru Thurs 11/30) $15; regular $20.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-now-julia-and-emily-save-christmas-tickets-764831701207

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

O’ Conner Capital Partners, the owner and operator of Canal Place, the region’s premier luxury shopping destination, is pleased to announce its a slate of holiday fun!
Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Prytania Theaters at Canal Place will host Movies with Santa with a special showing of holiday movies. Tickets are $10 and include the movie, popcorn and soft drink.

Nov. 25 Arthur Christmas
Dec. 2 Jack Frost
Dec. 9 Elf
Dec. 16 Polar Express
Dec. 23 How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution within Royal Snownesta! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Greenway Supernova is an annual holiday lights exhibit on the Lafitte Greenway. Featuring collaborations with several artists, plus food and music, the Greenway transforms into a winter wonderland in this free-to-attend family-friendly festival.

When is Greenway Supernova?

Greenway Supernova returns December 7-9, 2023, with a patron preview party on December 6.

Where is Greenway Supernova?

The Lafitte Greenway is a public linear park connecting the French Quarter to Bayou St. John and Mid-City. Find Greenway Supernova at 3200 Lafitte Avenue.

How much is Greenway Supernova?

Greenway Supernova is free and open to the public.

Photo credit: LazyEye Photography

What is LUNA Fête?

Illuminated costumes, couture, and creativity take center stage at Arts New Orleans’ LUNA Fête presented by New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company. LUNA Fête combines dynamic contemporary art, film, and technology in a multi-day large-scale public art festival. Free and open to the public, LUNA Fête offers innovative and exciting fun for all ages.

LUNA Fête 2023: Wild Creation celebrates the transformative power of costumes, with a focus on lighted fashion. Locals and visitors are encouraged to participate in the fun and come adorned in lights or discover illuminated accessories on site at the festival.

Watch large-scale projection mapping shows across the Convention Center façade, travel among gigantic glowing Mardi Gras beads, dance along to the silent disco, enjoy world-class interactive artwork, and so much more while enjoying a cocktail or tasty treat from one of our many local vendors and shopping for the perfect holiday gift from regional artists. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind illuminating holiday experience.

When is LUNA Fête?

As one of New Orleans’s most unique festivals, LUNA Fête returns December 7-10, 2023, to celebrate the holidays, Crescent City-style.

Where is LUNAFête?

LUNA Fête takes place along the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Park. Beginning at Alluvial Plaza at Julia Street the festival extends along Convention Center Blvd. towards Henderson Avenue. Parking is available at each end of the festival campus.

Where can I find tickets to LUNA Fête?

The festival is FREE and open to the public. Most installations run continuously throughout the festival, with the exception of the premiere projection which nightly from 6 – 10 p.m. every hour on the hour. It is a great family event!

Where can I find more information about LUNA Fête?

For more information about LUNA Fête visit their website.

Projection Mapping: How it Works

Projection mapping, also known as video mapping and spatial augmented reality, is a projection technology used to turn objects, often irregularly shaped, into a display surface for video projection. These objects may be complex industrial landscapes, such as buildings.

By using specialized software, a two- or three-dimensional object is spatially mapped on the virtual program, which mimics the real environment it is to be projected on. The software can interact with a projector to fit any desired image onto the surface of that object. Artists and advertisers add extra dimensions, optical illusions, and notions of movement onto previously static objects using this technique. The video is commonly combined with, or triggered by, audio to create an audio-visual narrative.

Want to know more? Visit https://www.lunafete.com/.

Every December, The Marigny Opera Ballet presents an original full-length reimagining of "The Nutcracker" ballet, with an original jazz score by New Orleans great, Lawrence Sieberth and choreographed by Jarina Carvalho. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, a young girl is transported through the Kingdom of Rain to the Kingdom of Sweets, and then back again to her bench on the Square. 

Join us at The Historic BK House & Gardens on Saturday, December 9 for our annual Holiday Tea party!
Kids and guardians are welcomed to attend the party filled with snacks and fun activities ranging from storytelling, holiday crafts, and a visit from a surprise guest! (Refreshments will be available for adults and kids alike!)
Kids can bring their favorite doll to show off as well!

Space is limited! Tickets are required for each adult and child attending. Children 2 years old and younger may attend for free, no ticket required.

Join us at Faubourg Brewery for our FREE Cheers & Beers Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 9th 1-6pm!

We've got a day packed with fun for the whole family!
- Live music in the Beer Garden
- Free Kids' Bounce House & Craft Activities
- Holiday Vendors 1-6pm
- Face Painter
- Delicious Food
- Great Beer & Seltzer

Live Music from:
- Rambull Rompers 1-3pm
- Uncle Jessica 4-6pm

It's a day of celebration, community, and good times. Mark your calendars and spread the word!

Our outdoor brew park features three bocce ball courts, corn hole, giant Jenga and many more yard games. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged while the adults unwind. You can even bring in your own chairs, blankets and umbrellas.

Please note: This is not a ticketed event. Live music is FREE and beer and food will be available for purchase. Please no outside food or drinks.

Don't want to drive to Faubourg? Take a rideshare to or from the brewery, show the bartender your receipt and we'll take $10 off your tab!

Open 11am-8pm to all ages and dog-friendly.

Pontchartrain Conservancy holds its annual Lights on the Lake holiday celebration every December. Join us from our prime viewing location at our Lighthouse for the annual West End Christmas Boat Parade on Lake Pontchartrain. This community event features performances by local choirs and musicians, children’s activities, food, and more! Families can enjoy a festive evening on the lakefront while supporting Pontchartrain Conservancy’s mission. Proceeds help PC to continue its mission of restoring and preserving the water quality, coast, habitats, and public access of the entire Pontchartrain Basin, as well as offering education programs at the Lighthouse and in schools and communities in Southeast Louisiana.

Merriment on Magazine runs from the day after Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday through Christmas Eve and includes special activities for the season. Shop Magazine Street on Saturdays, starting Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. for special deals, treats, and entertainment. Find a list of businesses here.

A festive family affair of holiday shopping + celebration! Be transported to a magical Winter Wonderland at Porter Lyons in the heart of the French Quarter. Bring your little ones to meet Santa, write letters, decorate cookies, and ho ho so much more. Build your fine jewelry wishlist and send a hint to get holiday shopping done while celebrating. RSVPs requested at bit.ly/PL-meetsanta

New Orleans’ favorite holiday tradition is back! The Preservation Resource Center's 48th Holiday Home Tour welcomes you to tour the interiors and grounds of several stunning homes all dressed up for the holidays in the historic Garden District. Festivities also include live musical performances, a festive boutique, and more! This beloved event returns December 9th & 10th for its 48th year.

The tour is based in the Garden District. Tour Headquarters: Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St.

A fun holiday event hosted in 20 different cities across the globe, Running of the Santas is making its way to New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 9 at Manning's on Fulton Street. Enjoy drink specials, open bars, live music and of course the big "run," from the North Pole to the South Pole. 

Participants are asked to dress in their best Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Jack Frost, Scrooge and other festive attire and can take part in the "run," which will be from Manning's to Generations Hall. Enjoy holiday food and drink at Generations Hall from 6-10 p.m. 

Registration can be purchased online. Both general admission and VIP admission are available. To learn more about pricing and ticket packages visit here. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the That Others May Live Foundation.

Teddy Bear Tea is the perfect holiday experience to share with children and grandchildren—delicious food and sweet treats, lively music from the Victory Belles, and a special visit with Santa! Young guests will leave with a teddy bear—and warm memories they’re sure to treasure for years!

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution within Royal Snownesta! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies!

For the first time two holy Relics of St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Archdiocese of New Orleans from Saturday, December 2 to Sunday, December 10. The two first-class Relics will be accompanied by Father Mario Conte, a Franciscan friar from the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy. The two Relics on tour are fragments of St. Anthony’s Facial Skin and his Floating Rib. The Relic of the Floating Rib has special significance for the friars of Padua because it was venerated by Lucy of Fatima in her convent in Coimbra in 1995, and by then-Archbishop Jorge Maria Bergoglio (now Pope Francis) in the Cathedral of Buenos Aires in 2000.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

What is LUNA Fête?

Illuminated costumes, couture, and creativity take center stage at Arts New Orleans’ LUNA Fête presented by New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company. LUNA Fête combines dynamic contemporary art, film, and technology in a multi-day large-scale public art festival. Free and open to the public, LUNA Fête offers innovative and exciting fun for all ages.

LUNA Fête 2023: Wild Creation celebrates the transformative power of costumes, with a focus on lighted fashion. Locals and visitors are encouraged to participate in the fun and come adorned in lights or discover illuminated accessories on site at the festival.

Watch large-scale projection mapping shows across the Convention Center façade, travel among gigantic glowing Mardi Gras beads, dance along to the silent disco, enjoy world-class interactive artwork, and so much more while enjoying a cocktail or tasty treat from one of our many local vendors and shopping for the perfect holiday gift from regional artists. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind illuminating holiday experience.

When is LUNA Fête?

As one of New Orleans’s most unique festivals, LUNA Fête returns December 7-10, 2023, to celebrate the holidays, Crescent City-style.

Where is LUNAFête?

LUNA Fête takes place along the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Park. Beginning at Alluvial Plaza at Julia Street the festival extends along Convention Center Blvd. towards Henderson Avenue. Parking is available at each end of the festival campus.

Where can I find tickets to LUNA Fête?

The festival is FREE and open to the public. Most installations run continuously throughout the festival, with the exception of the premiere projection which nightly from 6 – 10 p.m. every hour on the hour. It is a great family event!

Where can I find more information about LUNA Fête?

For more information about LUNA Fête visit their website.

Projection Mapping: How it Works

Projection mapping, also known as video mapping and spatial augmented reality, is a projection technology used to turn objects, often irregularly shaped, into a display surface for video projection. These objects may be complex industrial landscapes, such as buildings.

By using specialized software, a two- or three-dimensional object is spatially mapped on the virtual program, which mimics the real environment it is to be projected on. The software can interact with a projector to fit any desired image onto the surface of that object. Artists and advertisers add extra dimensions, optical illusions, and notions of movement onto previously static objects using this technique. The video is commonly combined with, or triggered by, audio to create an audio-visual narrative.

Want to know more? Visit https://www.lunafete.com/.

Every December, The Marigny Opera Ballet presents an original full-length reimagining of "The Nutcracker" ballet, with an original jazz score by New Orleans great, Lawrence Sieberth and choreographed by Jarina Carvalho. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, a young girl is transported through the Kingdom of Rain to the Kingdom of Sweets, and then back again to her bench on the Square. 

New Orleans’ favorite holiday tradition is back! The Preservation Resource Center's 48th Holiday Home Tour welcomes you to tour the interiors and grounds of several stunning homes all dressed up for the holidays in the historic Garden District. Festivities also include live musical performances, a festive boutique, and more! This beloved event returns December 9th & 10th for its 48th year.

The tour is based in the Garden District. Tour Headquarters: Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St.

Our Halloween market was such a hit, we're running it back for:
Christmas Market at Borasso Spirits!
Local artists, vintage collectors, TV/film costumers, crafts, gifts and more. Support local artists and small business owners while you take home some one-of-a-kind treasures!
Live music, plus delicious food by Tot Daddies!
Sun, December 10th 1-5 pm
Free to attend! All ages welcome.
Borasso Spirits
1500 Montegut Street

We are having a Christmas Concert at Victory Church on December 10 at 7pm. The band Groovy 7 will be performing.

The Historic New Orleans Collection presents a program that highlights the importance of community music-making with holiday favorites featuring the New Orleans Concert Band and special guests. Conducted by Dr. Charles Taylor. Presented by The Historic New Orleans Collection, this concert is part of the official Holidays New Orleans Style Concert series.

Tickets are $40 ($30 for members) and may be purchased via Eventbrite. Light refreshments will be served but guests are encouraged to bring beverages of choice, openers, and extra cups. Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the 6 o’clock show.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

GRAMMY-winning singer Irma Thomas, known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans, is legendary for her ballads and blues. Over a 50-plus year career, she has become a key part of American R&B and blues history. Don’t miss the chance to see her apply her distinct voice and sensibility to your holiday favorites! This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company as part of the official Holidays New Orleans Style campaign. It takes place at the historic St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Clarinetist, saxophonist, and flutist Charlie Gabriel is a fourth-generation jazz musician from New Orleans. Raised in a classically trained musical family that emigrated from Santo Domingo in the 1850s, Gabriel began playing clarinet professionally with the Eureka Brass Band when he was eleven years old. He performs with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and released his first solo album in 2022 at the age of 89. This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company as part of Holidays New Orleans Style. It takes place at the historic St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Alexey (A-lec-sáy) was raised in the Marianao neighborhood of Havana, Cuba where he became a jazz musician in the lineage of great Cuban jazzistas like Oscar Valdés, Bobby Carcassés, Chucho Valdés, Enrique Plá, Ernan Lopez-Nussa, and countless others.  He started playing tumbadoras (congas) at the age of 7, inspired by the Afro-Cuban ceremonies celebrated in his grandparents’ home.  In addition to Afro-Cuban traditions, Alexey was immersed in all forms of Cuban popular and traditional music as a child. He soaked up the sounds of the Cuban jazz supergroup Irakere and listened to all kinds of American jazz, funk and R&B. As a teenager he began performing with the renowned Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble Diákara, under the tutelage of the legendary Oscar Valdés, a founding member of Irakere.

In 2008 Alexey moved to New Orleans, furthering his formal music studies in percussion and piano at UNO and in jazz clubs across town. In 2011, Alexey founded his Latin-jazz-funk-fusion quartet Urban Minds. In 2022 he reorganized the concept of Urban Minds into his current band AfroGumbo. He has performed with New Orleans greats like Delfeayo Marsalis, Bill Summers, Davell Crawford, David Torkanowsky, Herlin Riley, Dr. Michael White, Wendell Brunious, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Jason Marsalis, just to name a few. He has also performed with Cuban masters visiting New Orleans including Orlando “Maraca” Valle, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Ernan Lopéz-Nussa, Melvis Santa, Vanito Brown, Renesito Avich, Julito Padrón, Osmany Paredes and others. A career highlight for Alexey was opening for Chucho Valdés in November 2012 at the newly reopened Joy Theater.  He has also recorded for the television series Roots (2016) and composed scores for the documentary films: A Leah Chase Story and Color Code (Código Color). Alexey Martí’s debut album, Travesía, released in 2017, is about his musical and life voyage from his native Havana, Cuba to his current home in New Orleans, Louisiana. His sophomore album, Mundo, released in 2019, is an homage to all of the styles of music from around the world that have influenced his sound. His new single I Know What You Want came out in October 2023. It’s the title cut for his new album which will drop in early 2024. 

This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company as part of the official Holidays New Orleans Style campaign. It takes place at the AshéPowerhouse Theater in the Ashé Cultural Arts Center. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Every December, The Marigny Opera Ballet presents an original full-length reimagining of "The Nutcracker" ballet, with an original jazz score by New Orleans great, Lawrence Sieberth and choreographed by Jarina Carvalho. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, a young girl is transported through the Kingdom of Rain to the Kingdom of Sweets, and then back again to her bench on the Square. 

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in New Orleans. Get your tickets now to discover Holiday inspired music at Sazerac under the gentle glow of candlelight
General Info📍 Venue: The Sazerac House📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant❓ View the FAQs for this event here🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in New Orleans🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
 
Tentative Program
Holiday Medley – VariousHark the Herald Angels SingThe First NoëlDeck the HallsO Holy Night – Adolphe AdamThe Snow is Dancing – Claude DebussyThe Seasons, Op. 37a: – Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyI. January. “By the Hearth”XII. December. “Christmas”The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter” – VivaldiThe Skaters’ Waltz, Op. 183 (Les Patineurs) – Émile WaldteufelGreensleeves (What Child is This) – TraditionalHoliday MedleyJoy to the WorldAngels We Have Heard on HighAway in a MangerThe Nutcracker, Op. 71 – Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyMiniature OvertureAct I, Scene II: No. 2, “March”Act II: No. 12d, Divertissement. “Trepak, Russian Dance”Act II: No. 13, “Waltz of the Flowers”Act II: No. 14c, Pas de Deux. Variation II, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”
 
Performers
Delachaise Ensemble - String Quartet
 
Reviews of Candlelight Concerts💬 Elizabeth L. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "absolutely outstanding. extremely intimate experience. 10 out of 10 will repeat"💬 Gabriela G. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Loved it! From the welcome at the door to the very end it was a great event. Beautiful, intimate, full of energy and happiness."💬 Dixie L. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Incredible talented and entertaining. The venue was beautiful:) so thankful for a beautiful experience."

Join The National WWII Museum this December for the Family Night Out edition of Expressions of America, the Museum’s outdoor sound and light show that brings history to life through special effects, music, art, and personal reflections from the 1940s. Enjoy discounted ticket prices, outdoor games and activities before the show, kid-friendly food options, and more.
Show starts at 6:00 p.m.
Special 'A La Carte' Menu

Unwrap the holiday magic at Faubourg Brewery's Movie Marathon, Dec 15-17! Sip on craft beers, savor bites from Parish Third, and enjoy FREE popcorn as you cozy up to festive films. Capture the spirit with holiday photo ops – it's the perfect blend of joy, brews, and cinematic cheer!

Movie Schedule:

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Fri, 12/15; 6pm

The Grinch - Sat, 12/16; 11:30am

A Christmas Story - Sat, 12/16; 1:30pm

Elf - Sat, 12/16; 3:30pm

Love Actually - Sat, 12/16; 5:30pm

The Polar Express - Sun, 12/17; 4pm

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. With eight performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Tickets on sale here.

Performance dates are:

Dec. 15th: 7:00pm
Dec. 16th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Dec. 20th: 2:00pm
Dec. 21st: 2:00pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas with a big, weird, queer dance party Zony Mash on Friday, December 15 @ 9pm!

- Live DJ set by Warm Advice!
- Burlesque performances!
- Costume contest with CA$H prize!
- Local vendors & food pop-ups!
18+ to party, 21+ to drink. $15 advance, $20 at the door!

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

O’ Conner Capital Partners, the owner and operator of Canal Place, the region’s premier luxury shopping destination, is pleased to announce its a slate of holiday fun!
Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Prytania Theaters at Canal Place will host Movies with Santa with a special showing of holiday movies. Tickets are $10 and include the movie, popcorn and soft drink.

Nov. 25 Arthur Christmas
Dec. 2 Jack Frost
Dec. 9 Elf
Dec. 16 Polar Express
Dec. 23 How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution within Royal Snownesta! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Every December, The Marigny Opera Ballet presents an original full-length reimagining of "The Nutcracker" ballet, with an original jazz score by New Orleans great, Lawrence Sieberth and choreographed by Jarina Carvalho. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, a young girl is transported through the Kingdom of Rain to the Kingdom of Sweets, and then back again to her bench on the Square. 

Merriment on Magazine runs from the day after Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday through Christmas Eve and includes special activities for the season. Shop Magazine Street on Saturdays, starting Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. for special deals, treats, and entertainment. Find a list of businesses here.

Teddy Bear Tea is the perfect holiday experience to share with children and grandchildren—delicious food and sweet treats, lively music from the Victory Belles, and a special visit with Santa! Young guests will leave with a teddy bear—and warm memories they’re sure to treasure for years!

Unwrap the holiday magic at Faubourg Brewery's Movie Marathon, Dec 15-17! Sip on craft beers, savor bites from Parish Third, and enjoy FREE popcorn as you cozy up to festive films. Capture the spirit with holiday photo ops – it's the perfect blend of joy, brews, and cinematic cheer!

Movie Schedule:

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Fri, 12/15; 6pm

The Grinch - Sat, 12/16; 11:30am

A Christmas Story - Sat, 12/16; 1:30pm

Elf - Sat, 12/16; 3:30pm

Love Actually - Sat, 12/16; 5:30pm

The Polar Express - Sun, 12/17; 4pm

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. With eight performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Tickets on sale here.

Performance dates are:

Dec. 15th: 7:00pm
Dec. 16th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Dec. 20th: 2:00pm
Dec. 21st: 2:00pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Krewe de Voix Chamber Choir, directed by Paul Weber, presents their annual holiday concert featuring Bachs' Advent Cantata "Sleepers Wake!" and other holiday choral works. A 12-voice vocal ensemble specializing in Renaissance and Baroque music, Krewe de Voix will be joined by a chamber orchestra for this festive seasonal program.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution within Royal Snownesta! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies!

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Every December, The Marigny Opera Ballet presents an original full-length reimagining of "The Nutcracker" ballet, with an original jazz score by New Orleans great, Lawrence Sieberth and choreographed by Jarina Carvalho. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, a young girl is transported through the Kingdom of Rain to the Kingdom of Sweets, and then back again to her bench on the Square. 

Unwrap the holiday magic at Faubourg Brewery's Movie Marathon, Dec 15-17! Sip on craft beers, savor bites from Parish Third, and enjoy FREE popcorn as you cozy up to festive films. Capture the spirit with holiday photo ops – it's the perfect blend of joy, brews, and cinematic cheer!

Movie Schedule:

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Fri, 12/15; 6pm

The Grinch - Sat, 12/16; 11:30am

A Christmas Story - Sat, 12/16; 1:30pm

Elf - Sat, 12/16; 3:30pm

Love Actually - Sat, 12/16; 5:30pm

The Polar Express - Sun, 12/17; 4pm

Join thousands of carolers in historic Jackson Square to belt out your favorite Christmas tunes! A New Orleans tradition since 1946, Caroling in Jackson Square is the premier community singalong during the holidays for locals and visitors alike. Song books and candles are provided to participants who gather together to sing holiday favorites. Brought to you by Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre as its gift to the City. The event remains free and open to the public and is a fabulous way for families and people of all ages and backgrounds to spread holiday cheer. Gates open at 6:30 pm.

Savor the holiday spirit as Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre presents five French Quarter residences dressed for the season. Residents of the Vieux Carre open their beautifully decorated homes for the self-guided walking tour, which includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of Christmas collections and holiday decor. This festive event includes a refreshment stop and is a prelude to and helps provide funding for the highly anticipated Caroling in Jackson Square later in the evening. Pick-up for advance online sales and day of ticket purchases (cash only) takes place in the alcove of the Cabildo from 11 am - 3 pm on 12/17. Tickets are limited to minimize disruptions in the homes being showcased. Some entrances are narrow and may not be accessible to strollers or wheelchairs.

Enjoy the Nativity story told through beautiful choral and orchestral arrangements of popular Christmas carols under the musical direction of Sarah Jane McMahon & Jesse Reeks.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Enjoy your holiday favorites with a Cajun twist! Cameron Dupuy, son of Cajun musician Michael Dupuy, began playing the Cajun accordion at the age of 11. In 2020 his self-titled debut album was nominated for a Best Regional Roots Music Album Grammy Award. This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company as part of Holidays New Orleans Style. It takes place at the historic St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. With eight performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Tickets on sale here.

Performance dates are:

Dec. 15th: 7:00pm
Dec. 16th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Dec. 20th: 2:00pm
Dec. 21st: 2:00pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

The award-winning Zion Harmonizers have been singing gospel (spreading the Good News) together for more than 60 years. They were trained in the style of a traditional gospel quartet by Alberta French Johnson, leader of the world-renowned all-women’s gospel group the Southern Harps and aunt to founding member Benjamin Maxon. Over the years the personnel has changed a little and the Zion Harmonizers have added some hot instrumentalists, but they still rely heavily on the old-time a cappella style, using four-part harmonies to get their message through. This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company as part of the official Holidays New Orleans Style campaign. It takes place at the historic St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. With eight performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Tickets on sale here.

Performance dates are:

Dec. 15th: 7:00pm
Dec. 16th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Dec. 20th: 2:00pm
Dec. 21st: 2:00pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in New Orleans. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Holiday Pop Classics and Modern Favorites at The Sazerac House under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: The Sazerac House
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
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Tentative Program

All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Last Christmas - Wham!
Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
Christmas Tree Farm - Taylor Swift
Little Saint Nick - Beach Boys
Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande
Snowman - Sia
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono
What Christmas Means to Me - Stevie Wonder
Mistletoe - Justin Bieber
Merry Christmas Darling - Carpenters
Underneath the Tree - Kelly Clarkson
Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
Glittery - Kacey Musgraves, Troye Sivan
I Need You Christmas - Jonas Brothers

Performers

Listeso String Quartet

Reviews of Candlelight Concerts
💬 David S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "We had a wonderful time and the venue was perfect for an intimate gathering."
💬 Gabriela G. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Loved it! From the welcome at the door to the very end it was a great event. Beautiful, intimate, full of energy and happiness."
💬 Brian L. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "The concert was amazing the band was incredible the setup was breath taking. Truly a phenomenal evening."

New Orleans born saxophonist Donald Harrison is considered a master of every era of jazz, soul, and funk and a composer of orchestral classical music. He has performed with over 200 jazz masters and created three influential styles of jazz. He is the only world-class modern jazz saxophonist and composer who is also a Big Chief in the Black masking Indian tradition. Harrison is joined by 3-time GRAMMY award-winning producer and rapper Darius 'Deezle' Harrison. This concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company as part of the official Holidays New Orleans Style campaign. It takes place at the Ashé Powerhouse Theater in the Ashé Cultural Art Center. FQFI’s holiday concerts are free and open to the public, generally running for one hour.

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution within Royal Snownesta! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. With eight performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Tickets on sale here.

Performance dates are:

Dec. 15th: 7:00pm
Dec. 16th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Dec. 20th: 2:00pm
Dec. 21st: 2:00pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

O’ Conner Capital Partners, the owner and operator of Canal Place, the region’s premier luxury shopping destination, is pleased to announce its a slate of holiday fun!
Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Prytania Theaters at Canal Place will host Movies with Santa with a special showing of holiday movies. Tickets are $10 and include the movie, popcorn and soft drink.

Nov. 25 Arthur Christmas
Dec. 2 Jack Frost
Dec. 9 Elf
Dec. 16 Polar Express
Dec. 23 How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution within Royal Snownesta! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

Merriment on Magazine runs from the day after Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday through Christmas Eve and includes special activities for the season. Shop Magazine Street on Saturdays, starting Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. for special deals, treats, and entertainment. Find a list of businesses here.

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. With eight performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Tickets on sale here.

Performance dates are:

Dec. 15th: 7:00pm
Dec. 16th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Dec. 20th: 2:00pm
Dec. 21st: 2:00pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm and 7:00pm

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

What is the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?

There are many colorfully imaginative traditions dating back to the earliest Cajun settlers of the regions of southern Louisiana to the west and north of New Orleans. One of them is the lighting of the bonfires along the Mississippi River on Christmas Eve.

These bonfires, erected on the river levees by the keepers of this old tradition, are intended to light the way for “Papa Noël,” the Cajun Santa Claus, on his airborne journey to the area. Or, according to some sources, the bonfires may have also been a way of lighting the path to the nearest Catholic church for Midnight Mass.

The earliest bonfires on the levees were relatively simple in design and assembly, with long logs arranged into a pyramid-shaped cone, some as high as twenty feet. Shorter horizontal logs holding the structure in place gave it a ladder-like appearance. Most of today’s bonfires still incorporate that design, but more imaginative creations have since evolved. Some of the most elaborate structures resemble old Cajun cabins, pickup trucks and other indigenous cultural motifs.

When is the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?

At dusk, usually around 7:00 p.m., the structures are doused with flammable liquids and set ablaze, lighting the sky and the surrounding area with towering flames that would be impossible for Papa Noël and his reindeer to miss. The crowds that gather to watch these spectacular conflagrations enjoy a free show and, in some locales, free bowls of hot gumbo are served up by local residents. The blazes are often accompanied by displays of fireworks, set off by the fires themselves.

Where is the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?

These Christmas Eve bonfires are most commonly found in St. James Parish (county), some 30-40 miles upriver from New Orleans. As many as 100 or more bonfires may be erected in the adjoining communities of Gramercy, Lutcher and Paulina, and more may be scattered in other locations in St. James and neighboring parishes.

The fire departments in these locales supervise the activity around the bonfires on the levees, maintaining a safe perimeter for the crowds while keeping vigil to make sure the fires stay under control. Unfavorable weather can force cancellation or postponement of the bonfires, but this has happened only once in recent memory – in 1982.

Private vehicular traffic in the areas of heaviest bonfire concentration may be restricted or even banned. Special parking lots are set up within comfortable walking distance of some of those areas. However, traffic leading up to those areas can be heavy, especially within the last few hours before the bonfires are lit. An early arrival is strongly encouraged.

One of the best ways to ensure “a good seat” for a bonfire on the levee is to book a narrated motor coach excursion with Gray Line Tours. Two options are available: the four-hour Christmas Eve Bonfire Express, which only includes the bonfires, and the 6½-hour Christmas Eve Bonfire Adventure Tour, which includes a tour of San Francisco Plantation and a holiday dinner there.

Where can I find more information about the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?

Both tours originate and terminate at the Gray Line Lighthouse ticket office located at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, adjacent to the steamboat Natchez wharf. Reservations are recommended 24 hours in advance. Call (504) 569-1401 or (800) 233-2628 or visit their website, www.graylineneworleans.com/holiday-tours.html for further details.

For those who prefer to “stay home” and watch a bonfire here in New Orleans, the Algiers Economic Development Foundation sponsors one annually, early in December on the levee in Algiers Point. The site is on the west bank of New Orleans, near a bend in the river directly opposite the French Quarter. It can be viewed from the Moonwalk adjacent to Woldenberg Riverfront Park or from Algiers Point itself. The Canal Street-Algiers Point Ferry carries passengers from downtown New Orleans to the vicinity of the bonfire site.

The AEDF website and Algiers Bonfire website contain details and photos about the organization and event. The tradition takes place in early December and features live music, a second line, and the bonfire lighting.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Capture your family memory with Santa Photos at Lakeside Shopping Center. Now through Dec. 24! Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Pricing varies; visit www.lakesideshopping.com for details.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

'Tis the Season for Ghostly Tales and Yuletide ‘Spirits’!

There’s nothing better to get you in the spirit of merriment than a walk through the French Quarter during the holidays. With the beautiful buildings adorned in festive garland, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and bright red bows nestled among the green of the oaks, we believe even the permanent residents of the neighborhood are a little extra ‘spirited’ this time of year.

Join us to hear many of our most famous hauntings on this special, holiday-themed Ghost Tour of the French Quarter. Hear how a party at the Lalaurie Mansion exposed the owner’s hidden serial killer persona. And how festive nightly dinner parties insulted a building’s former owner to the point his outbursts required the owners to hold séance.

Follow an enchanting French Quarter Fairy through the French Quarter for a family-friendly excursion that will surely become a favorite holiday memory!

Please visit www.NOSecretsTours.com or call 504-517-5397 to check availability and book.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

Celebrate the Louisiana tradition of viewing the community-built bonfires that light the way for Papa Noël, the Cajun Santa Claus. This narrated tour includes Destrehan Plantation, Cajun Country dinner, a police escort to expedite travel, and a souvenir. Come see the feux de joie (fires of joy)! Walking is necessary. Advance reservations are required.

Celebrate the Louisiana tradition of viewing the community-built bonfires that light the way for Papa Noël, the Cajun Santa Claus, as he makes his way down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. This experience includes express transportation and a police escort as guests draw near to the bonfires. Come see the feux de joie (fires of joy)! Walking necessary. Advance reservations required.

Watching for Santa on the Steamboat Natchez is celebrated in a Victorian holiday decorated dining room on the last steamboat on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a jazz trio, holiday buffet, optional libations, and the most unique view of New Orleans. Create memories with those who mean the most on this Mississippi River Christmas Eve cruise! Advance reservations are required.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

The Roosevelt, New Orleans invites you and your family to take part in our Christmas brunch with delectable entrees, bottomless mimosas, and live music.

A fully narrated tour of New Orleans in its holiday dress! Tour highlights include the French Quarter, Esplanade Avenue, Faubourg Treme, City Park, Carrollton Avenue, St. Charles Avenue, Audubon Park, and Garden District. Stroll through the exquisitely decorated lobby of the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel. Advance reservations are required.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to announce the dates for its annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea, beginning Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The beloved family event takes guests on an exciting holiday journey with visits from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and other special guests. This enchanting holiday tea party serves up delicious celebratory fare including savory snacks, specialty teas and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for adults. During the event, pictures with Santa will be available for purchase; Mrs. Claus will share some of her favorite holiday stories; and special North Pole visitors will parade through the ballroom, visiting with children. Each child will leave with the adored Roosevelt Teddy Bear, which has been collected by generations of guests and symbolizes the priceless memories of a true New Orleans Christmas.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

Come to visit five different homes in the French Quarter and celebrate in Creole Christmas Reveillon. Friends of Cabildo's 45th annual Creole Christmas holiday home tour includes Beauregard-Keyes House, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, Historic New Orleans Collection and Spring Fiesta. All houses will have their courtyards open to enjoy on the tour as well. Tickets will be daily limited so don’t miss a chance to get out and enjoy the Christmas season in period-decorated historic homes. Tours are self-guided and begin at the 1850 House. All tickets can be purchased at the 1850 House Museum Store or at https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/2023-creole-christmas-holiday-home-tour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

Come to visit five different homes in the French Quarter and celebrate in Creole Christmas Reveillon. Friends of Cabildo's 45th annual Creole Christmas holiday home tour includes Beauregard-Keyes House, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, Historic New Orleans Collection and Spring Fiesta. All houses will have their courtyards open to enjoy on the tour as well. Tickets will be daily limited so don’t miss a chance to get out and enjoy the Christmas season in period-decorated historic homes. Tours are self-guided and begin at the 1850 House. All tickets can be purchased at the 1850 House Museum Store or at https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/2023-creole-christmas-holiday-home-tour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

Come to visit five different homes in the French Quarter and celebrate in Creole Christmas Reveillon. Friends of Cabildo's 45th annual Creole Christmas holiday home tour includes Beauregard-Keyes House, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, Historic New Orleans Collection and Spring Fiesta. All houses will have their courtyards open to enjoy on the tour as well. Tickets will be daily limited so don’t miss a chance to get out and enjoy the Christmas season in period-decorated historic homes. Tours are self-guided and begin at the 1850 House. All tickets can be purchased at the 1850 House Museum Store or at https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/2023-creole-christmas-holiday-home-tour.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

What is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy. 

Enjoy the scene of illuminated oak trees with a driving tour throughout the park. Over a million lights will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile drive to set the scene for the holiday season to come. You can also book a walking tour, which includes access to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden. For those who would like to bike through the experience, exclusive Bike Nights for the driving tour are on November 28, December 5, and December 12.

Adults ages 21+ can get a sneak peek of Celebration in the Oaks at Jingle Bells & Beer, a City Park fundraiser held on November 18, 2023.

When is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration goes on for a whole month! This year opens on November 23 and ends on December 30.

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks is closed on Mondays until Dec. 18.****

***NOTE: Celebration in the Oaks will be closed on Dec. 24.****

Where is Celebration in the Oaks?

Celebration in the Oaks is located at City Park. Choose from the driving tour or a walk through the garden. Those who arrive by private vehicles will find ample parking on-site to make seeing New Orleans Christmas lights easy. The entrance to the driving tour is 4 Frederichs Ave.

Where can I find tickets to Celebration in the Oaks?

Tickets can be found here! Tickets go on sale November 1.

Where can I find more information about Celebration in the Oaks?

More information can be found on their website!

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

From December 21 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.

The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays. For a full list of NOLA ChristmasFest activities and attractions, visit HERE.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest are on sale now. Visit here to purchase tickets.

Weekday Tickets - $25
Weekend Tickets - $30

General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost.

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Get tickets now!

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

The countdown to NYE is on and the biggest New Years Eve Gala in town is moving to a new location to bring in 2024! Big Night New Orleans features the Ying-Yang Twins, the Soul Rebels and many more!

Beer, wine, champagne and liquor will be available. Food and drink selection varies depending on ticket level. Formal and festive attire is encouraged!

Big Night New Orleans offers various ticket levels including all-inclusive, seating, and VIP. VIP tickets includes food and drinks. Party favors are given to all! See the official website for more information. You must be 21 or older to attend. Each person must be present at check-in.

For hotel options, visit https://www.bignightneworleans.com/hotels/ .

Celebrate the New Year at the elegant Riverview Room! Reservations for this "Times Square of the South" celebration include reserved seating, buffet dinner, premium open bar, champagne, music by the Top Cats and great indoor and outdoor views of the midnight ball drop, fireworks and riverfront crowds. This event sells out every year; book your tickets now!

Cocktail attire required, black tie encouraged.

All seating at tables of ten. Please consider full-table purchase when coming with a group.

Tickets: $210 all-inclusive. All seating is reserved.

**Tickets are non-refundable unless resold prior to the event.**

Celebrate New Years Eve on a Bourbon Street Balcony with 3 hours of open premium bar, champagne toast and New Year's Eve party favors. Guests can enjoy cocktails with the bead tossing balcony extravaganza to ring in 2024. Have a destination "above the crowd" waiting for you after dinner on World Famous Bourbon Street for New Year's Eve! Be in the mix of the madness without being in the crowd!

***For all guests to have the opportunity to throw beads on the front row there will be a balcony rotation.***

***Beads and balcony throws not included.***

Join us this New Year's Eve for New Orleans' biggest and uniquely entertaining party in town. Mon Cher Events presents, "Flight of Mon Cher" New Year's Eve Celebration at The CIVIC Theater. Party starts at 8pm - 1am and includes live music by Mike Fulton & The NOLA Time Machines with special guest, burlesque by Luna Orleans & Simone del Mar. Dance the night away with DJ Bumble Bay and strolling entertainment. Enjoy cocktails, wine, champagne and beer at multiple open call brand bars and delicious hors d'oeuvres served until 10pm. Champagne toast to our midnight Mon Cher drop and FIREWORKS you ask? We've got you covered. Gaze upon a musically sycronized VIRTUAL countdown and firework light show "Flight of Mon Cher."

Join the Victory Swing Orchestra to ring in 2024 at BB's Stage Door Canteen! Begin the evening with a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, then enjoy a four-course dinner accompanied by beer and wine. Next, dance 2023 away to the unrivaled sounds of the 1940s, closing out the year in style with a celebratory Champagne toast at midnight!
Itinerary:
9:00 p.m.: Dinner Seating (Menu Coming Soon) with music by harpist Ashley Toman
10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.: Music by the Victory Swing Orchestra
12:05 a.m.: Midnight Champagne served along with the chocolate buffet
Retro-glam attire suggested; no jeans permitted. Ticket sales are final.

Midnight under the stars on the Mississippi River is unforgettable! Revel in delicious holiday foods, good friends, party favors, dance band, open bar with luscious libations, toasting champagne, the most unique view of New Orleans - and the best seat in town for the community-sponsored fireworks if show is going to happen). Advance reservations are required.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

Delgado Community College Culinary Students create Gingerbread Houses to display during the holiday season at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Their there is year is Cajun Night Before Christmas

The 90th annual Sugar Bowl Classic, set for Monday, January 1, 2024, will also serve as a College Football Playoff Semifinal, airing live on ESPN from the Caesars Superdome at 7:45 p.m. The teams participating in the 2024 Allstate Sugar Bowl will be chosen by the CFP Selection Committee, which will rank the nation's top teams. The top four teams in the final rankings, revealed during a live ESPN broadcast on Sunday, December 3, will compete in the Playoff Semifinals. Although tickets are sold out, you can find resale options on Ticketmaster. 

The Allstate Sugar Bowl has established itself as one of the premier college football bowl games, having hosted 28 national champions, 100 Hall of Fame players, 51 Hall of Fame coaches and 20 Heisman Trophy winners in its 88-year history.

For all things Sugar Bowl, visit the official site here.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.

View Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House in holiday dress while learning about 19th-century life from November 15, 2023 - January 10, 2024. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays).

Tours will discuss 19th-century Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, including gift-giving, holiday meals, seasonal displaying and decorating, and how the season’s activities would impact the lives of the enslaved people laboring on the property.

Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible.