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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

Porter Lyons cordially invites you to experience the magic of the season in luxury as we host our annual holiday soirée in the enchanting heart of the French Quarter. In the spirit of giving, join us for the reveal of our 2023 Glass Ornament, created in partnership with CRCL with portion of proceeds donated to their coastal restoration mission. Pair PL fine jewelry + luxury piercings with a raw oyster bar, champagne ice luge, silent disco, mystic lipstick readings, + much more. RSVP required at bit.ly/PL-holidaysoiree

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Shop Magazine Street on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. for special deals, treats, and entertainment. Find a list of businesses here.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Algiers’ biggest annual holiday celebration and New Orleans’ only official holiday bonfire, the Algiers Bonfire is the neighborhood’s largest public event and pays tribute to Louisiana’s river parish bonfire tradition. Listen to musical performances, eat food from local vendors, and shop at the holiday craft market. The star of the event however, is the 30’ sculptural bonfire, designed by NOLA Burners, which is then set ablaze. Easily accessible via the Algiers ferry, and with the New Orleans’ skyline as the perfect backdrop, this event cannot be missed!

Free and open to the public, AEDF hosts this even each year to attract visitors to the Westbank, give local vendors an opportunity to sell their goods to thousands of potential customers, and provide our community with a family friendly holiday event!

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.

Joyeux Noël! Grand houses and lush courtyards of the Vieux Carré, bedecked in Holiday glory, are opened for a rare glimpse into these stately private homes. The beloved New Orleans tradition of visiting decorated homes during the Season of Joy continues with this much anticipated annual tour.

Please join us for Holiday Cheer! Take a self guided tour of these beautiful homes and courtyards, enjoy Holiday pastries and Christmas punch, and hear docents share the unique features of the homes and our New Orleans Holiday traditions.  The tour begins at 826 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116. Email NewOrleansSpringFiesta@yahoo.com for more information.

Tickets for the Tour are $35 and may be purchased online at http:www.SpringFiestaNOLA.com

Krampus and His Folklore Companions Return!

Join us for an unique holiday experience that's bound to leave you enchanted and in awe. It's time to uncover the truth – who's been naughty and who's been nice?

The largest Krampus parade in all of America is here, presented by the one and only Krewe of Krampus! New Orleans knows them for their ingenious events that are nothing short of spectacular. Brace yourself for an unforgettable night where Krampus himself takes center stage, surrounded by a captivating cast of characters inspired by winter tales from around the world.
No need to fear if you have been nice. The jolly Saint Nicholas is here to spread his heartwarming magic, reminding us all that goodwill forever triumphs.

We're rolling out the red carpet of inclusivity. Embracing the spirit of accessibility, the Krampus NOLAuf parade is a trailblazer in New Orleans. For those seeking a seamless experience, our parade route boasts an entire Accessibility Row – two whole blocks dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can revel in the parade's splendor. Check out our website for all the details.

Mark your calendars and see you at the Krampus NOLAuf Parade – where the enchantment of the holidays comes alive in ways you've never imagined!

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.

Family-friendly holiday fun in the French Market District including live music, kid's activities, and more!

The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s annual Improvisations Gala is a thrilling evening of New Orleans music, food, and local culture. Last year’s Gala brought more than 1,000 people together for 15 performances across five stages, and this year promises an even larger celebration. A true destination event, the 2023 Gala is headlined by the Jason Neville Funky Soul Band and Special Guest Mr. P Funk “George Clinton”, and it will draw attendees from around the country and beyond.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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. 

France-based La Maison Production was originally chosen as the lead artist studio for the launch of LUNA Fête. The selection of the French studio as the inaugural artist team is rooted in their experience and accomplishments in the field of video mapping. Past work includes extraordinary shows incorporating the legendary Damascus Gate and the Bolshoi. The award-winning video mapping team will project a site-specific work made explicitly for the façade of Gallier Hall with Lafayette Square serving as an advantageous viewing spot.

Want to know more? Visit www.lunafete.org.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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. 

France-based La Maison Production was originally chosen as the lead artist studio for the launch of LUNA Fête. The selection of the French studio as the inaugural artist team is rooted in their experience and accomplishments in the field of video mapping. Past work includes extraordinary shows incorporating the legendary Damascus Gate and the Bolshoi. The award-winning video mapping team will project a site-specific work made explicitly for the façade of Gallier Hall with Lafayette Square serving as an advantageous viewing spot.

Want to know more? Visit www.lunafete.org.

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. 

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Shop Magazine Street on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. for special deals, treats, and entertainment. Find a list of businesses here.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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. 

France-based La Maison Production was originally chosen as the lead artist studio for the launch of LUNA Fête. The selection of the French studio as the inaugural artist team is rooted in their experience and accomplishments in the field of video mapping. Past work includes extraordinary shows incorporating the legendary Damascus Gate and the Bolshoi. The award-winning video mapping team will project a site-specific work made explicitly for the façade of Gallier Hall with Lafayette Square serving as an advantageous viewing spot.

Want to know more? Visit www.lunafete.org.

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.

December 9 | 10th Annual Friends of the Cabildo Symposium - From 140 to 40 years: The 1884 and 1984 New Orleans World’s Fairs and their Legacy Today – 7 Presentations

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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.

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

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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. 

France-based La Maison Production was originally chosen as the lead artist studio for the launch of LUNA Fête. The selection of the French studio as the inaugural artist team is rooted in their experience and accomplishments in the field of video mapping. Past work includes extraordinary shows incorporating the legendary Damascus Gate and the Bolshoi. The award-winning video mapping team will project a site-specific work made explicitly for the façade of Gallier Hall with Lafayette Square serving as an advantageous viewing spot.

Want to know more? Visit www.lunafete.org.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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:

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Shop Magazine Street on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. for special deals, treats, and entertainment. Find a list of businesses here.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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!

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:

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

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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:

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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:

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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.

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:

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Shop Magazine Street on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. for special deals, treats, and entertainment. Find a list of businesses here.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

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:

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

Come to visit five different homes in the French Quarter and celebrate in Creole Christmas Reveillon. Homes included are 1850 House Museum, Beauregard-Keyes, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House and Spring Fiesta Home (and a bonus space). Tickets are just $40.00 ($30 for FOC Members and kids under 18 are free. Learn about Christmas in the 19th century at the Spring Fiesta Home. All tickets can be purchased at the 1850 House Museum Store or at www.friendsofthecabildo.org, 523 St. Ann Street. Contact the FOC Office at (504) 523-3939 or the store at (504) 524-9118. Only 200 Tickets sold per/day

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, special 10th anniversary events, and more! Convenient parking nearby.

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!

The countdown to NYE is on and the biggest New Years Eve Gala in town - the 10th annual Big Night New Orleans - is moving to a new location to bring in 2023! Big Night New Orleans includes multiple party areas and stages, a silent disco, live music and world-class DJs.

Enjoy local bites and festive flavors, as well as an open bar. 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, later-entry, and VIP. 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 New Years Eve on a Bourbon Street Balcony with 3 Hours 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 2023. 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!

***If state or city mandates do not allow for the event to be hosted due to restrictions, the price of the ticket will be refunded.***

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

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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the Cajun Night Before Christmas, a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, a life size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Free live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, and food/drink available for purchase. Walking necessary. Advance reservations are required. Runs daily 12/01/2023- 12/30/2023 (except 12/8, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Visit www.graylineneworleans.com for additional details.

Celebrate New Years Eve on a Bourbon Street Balcony with 3 Hours 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!

***If state or city mandates do not allow for the event to be hosted due to restrictions, the price of the ticket will be refunded.***

***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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such 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.

“Creole Holiday Traditions” at Hermann-Grima House:
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.

“A 19th-Century Christmas” at Gallier House:
Tour the private family home of famous New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. as it would have looked for Christmas with his family in the mid 19th century. The Gallier house and slave quarters is an architectural gem and the perfect example of a French Quarter townhouse. Guests will learn about Christmas customs of the day including holiday décor, religious traditions, reveillon dinners, and the experience of enslaved men and women and later domestic servants who made the such holiday celebrations possible.