DOWNTOWN EVENTS

Riverwalk Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United States

Join Riverwalk Outlets for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Spanish Plaza. Witness the illumination of a beautifully decorated 30-foot tree and celebrate the start of the holiday season with music, beignets from Café Du Monde and an appearance from special holiday guests. In partnership with the Downtown Development District, this event will culminate...

Free

Christmas Tree Lighting at the Riverwalk Outlets

Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United States

Santa, Mrs. Clause, Elves and Sugar Plums will be on hand to help light up the Christmas Tree on Spanish Plaza! Once the tree is lit all the holiday dignitaries will be available for photos in front of the Riverwalk Christmas Tree at the photobooth. Be sure to stop by and get your keepsake holiday...

Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Canal Place

Canal Place Plaza | Entrance at foot of Canal Street 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

The Downtown Development District along with Santa, city officials and downtown business leaders invite everyone to join us at Canal Place as we officially kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Canal Street! Choir Begins at 4:30pm. We will “Flip the Switch” and turn on the lights at 5:30pm.

Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade

Caesars Superdome 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA, United States

This annual parade will roll through Downtown on Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the holiday and mark the start of this year’s Bayou Classic weekend. Make Downtown a part of your Thanksgiving and stop in to see the amazing floats and share in fun times.

Free

Holiday Tea at Le Salon

Le Salon at Windsor Court 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

If you’re looking to truly experience the seasonal grandeur, there’s no better time than during the traditional pastime of Holiday Tea in Le Salon at Windsor Court. Don’t miss this elegant holiday tradition complete with delicate tea sandwiches, and holiday-themed scones and desserts. Reservations are required. 

$55 – $80

Réveillon Dinners

Multiple Locations

The Creoles, some of the city’s earliest inhabitants, celebrated the start of Christmas in the early 1800s with a big family meal when they returned home from midnight mass. Today dozens of New Orleans restaurants offer Réveillon Dinners with menus inspired by the Creole families who began the tradition. Participating restaurants have added their own...

Event Series Movies With Santa

Movies With Santa

Canal Place 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Prytania Theatres at Canal Place is hosting Movies with Santa every Saturday during the holiday, starting November 25. Tickets are only $10 per person and include the movie, popcorn and a drink.

$10

50th Annual Bayou Classic

Caesars Superdome 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA, United States

For the 50th year, the Bayou Classic Football Game between Grambling State University and Southern University will be held at Caesars Superdome in Downtown New Orleans. Multiple events will be held prior to kickoff, and the game will officially begin at 1PM. 

$20 – $150

Teddy Bear Tea at The Roosevelt

The Roosevelt New Orleans 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA, United States

Enjoy the experience that has been generations in the making. This popular event at the Roosevelt delights and excites children of all ages! Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children to enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for Mom...

$72 – $95