Lighting of Canal Street
Canal Place Plaza | Entrance at foot of Canal Street 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United StatesThe Downtown Development District— along with Santa, city officials, and Downtown business leaders— invites everyone to join us at Canal Place (333 Canal Street) as we officially kick off the holiday season with the Lighting of Canal Street. The lights will officially turn on at 5:30PM.
Riverwalk Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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...
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Riverwalk Outlets
Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United StatesSanta, 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 StatesThe 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 StatesThis 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.
Photos with Santa at Riverwalk Outlets
Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United StatesWho doesn’t want to capture a picture-perfect moment with December’s most famous man? Starting on Black Friday, Riverwalk Outlets will be giving shoppers the chance to snap a shot with Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the New Year.
Holiday Tea at Le Salon
Le Salon at Windsor Court 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA, United StatesIf 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.
Réveillon Dinners
Multiple LocationsThe 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...
Photos with Santa at Riverwalk Outlets
Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United StatesWho doesn’t want to capture a picture-perfect moment with December’s most famous man? Starting on Black Friday, Riverwalk Outlets will be giving shoppers the chance to snap a shot with Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the New Year.
Movies With Santa
Canal Place 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United StatesPrytania 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.
50th Annual Bayou Classic
Caesars Superdome 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA, United StatesFor 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.
Photos with Santa at Riverwalk Outlets
Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United StatesWho doesn’t want to capture a picture-perfect moment with December’s most famous man? Starting on Black Friday, Riverwalk Outlets will be giving shoppers the chance to snap a shot with Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the New Year.