Holiday Parades

Every year, the holiday season in New Orleans is filled with many highlights – and it should come as no surprise that in a city known for Mardi Gras celebrations, over-the-top festive holiday parades are part of the fun.

Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade

Partnering with Downtown Development District and Kern Studios, the Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade lights up the French Quarter every December.

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Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade – Photo credit: Hartley Wasser

The over 20 custom-designed, holiday-themed floats will include animatronic props, intelligent lighting systems, special effects, and audio systems, along with traditional rider floats. The parade will also include high-flying helium balloons along with marching groups and bands, and of course, Santa himself with his special holiday characters.

Krewe of Krampus

Doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice – Krampus is coming to town. Every year the krewe parades in the streets at an unknown location. You’ll get a lump of coal if you’re lucky.

Mobile Menorah Parade

Celebrate the season with the Mobile Menorah Parade, a fun-filled, family-friendly car parade that falls annually during Hanukkah.

West End Christmas Boat Parade

Every December, the West End Christmas Boat Parade is a fun opportunity to come down to the New Orleans Lakefront and watch the boats sail by, all decked out in holiday fashion. At the New Canal Lighthouse, the Pontchartrain Conservancy hosts Lights on the Lake, which provides the best view for the parade and other family-friendly activities.

Parade Schedule

Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday ParadeChildren's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 7th

11:00 AM

French Quarter and downtown

Krampus NOLAufKrampus NOLAuf

Saturday, December 7th

December 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Streets of New Orleans

Krampus NOLAuf ParadeKrampus NOLAuf Parade

Saturday, December 7th

From: 7:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Streets of Bywater

Lights on the LakeLights on the Lake

Saturday, December 14th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

New Canal Lighthouse

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