NOLA ChristmasFest

NOLA ChristmasFest returns for the season this December 20-30, 2024!

Returning with the theme “Best in Snow,” the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel, and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends, and more. New Orleans’ only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFest’s 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.

The Ice Skating Rink

During the month of December, festival-goers will have the chance to take a spin on the indoor ice-skating rink at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes, and triple axels.

Tickets and information

Ticket Prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.

Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.