DOWNTOWN EVENTS

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

Roosevelt New Orleans Lobby Lighting

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

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, will once again capture the essence of the holidays with the long-awaited lighting of the Waldorf Wonderland in the hotel’s lobby. Sparing no effort, the hotel’s city block-long holiday display is set to feature hundreds of thousands of lights and festive bows and garlands creating an impressive...

Free
Event Series Jingle & Jester at the Eliza Jane

Jingle & Jester at the Eliza Jane

The Eliza Jane 315 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join the Eliza Jane for holiday libations and light bites, while soaking in the ambiance of its enchanting spaces. Warm up your spirits at the Boozy Hot Cocoa Bar where you can choose from an array of toppings and liqueurs to create your signature cocoa masterpiece. Jingle & Jester runs daily November 29th- January 6th.