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HEAUX HEAUX HEAUX - Louisiana Christmas Festivals & Traditions
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items It is time to light up the Bayou. From bonfires on the levee to lit up oaks and gumbo under twinkling lights. Whether you’re here for the small-town magic or city lights, this list will keep you busy through the whole holiday season.
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Festive Outfits
New Orleans
Around Baton Rouge
Cajun Country
North La-Weezy-Ana
Festive Outfits
Let's get fancy for the Holiday festivities!
This plaid tote bag is giving Ralph Lauren Christmas vibes and
I am here for it!! Pack the winter gear you need to stay warm while visiting the Christmas festivals and sightseeing all of the Christmas events.
I am here for it!! Pack the winter gear you need to stay warm while visiting the Christmas festivals and sightseeing all of the Christmas events.
Christmas Gift Tote Bag, Large Capacity Handbag for Women, Casual Trendy Versatile High-quality Daily Commuting Bag, Fashionable Shopping Bag, Shopper Handbag - TikTok Shop
I love all things Nutcracker! The vintage nutcracker sweatshirt is perfection. There are several different colors and styles that are perfect for the Holiday season🎅🏻🎄
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Sweatshirt, Crewneck Holiday Party Sweatshirt, Christmas Sweater Nutcracker Ballet Sweat, Cottagecore Gift - TikTok Shop
Festive, comfy, and so cute!! The plaid bows and cutouts on the side🤌🏻
Pink Lilly - Merry Grey Plaid Sweatshirt
This light weight, water-resistant puffer jacket is packable, travel friendly, and not heavy. Perfect for the cooler nights we have down here. It also comes in several colors🤩
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Packable Puffer Jacket
Not too bulky, soft, and you can dress it up with legging and tall boots. Get the red!! You won’t be disappointed.
Oversized Fall Crewneck Batwing Sweater
Cozy & Festive pink Christmas tree sweater. Perfect for holiday parties and Christmas lightings and events.
Kassie Pink And Cream Christmas Tree Sweater DOORBUSTER
True to size, soft embroidered Christmas sweater; pair with jeans or leggings. Check out the green and white stripe with the red embroidery.
Christmas Patch Crewneck Xmas Pullover
Vintage Christmas sweatshirts is multiple colors and prints. Really loving the pink vintage holiday sweatshirt. Reviews look good!!
Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Shirts Women
Tis the season for preppy, soft, striped sweaters.
Tis The Season Sweater in Green
Add this to the list of family/friends group Christmas activities. These group t-shirts are amazing and hilarious!!! Sorry Santa, I’ve been feral 🤩
Gen Z Sarcastic Christmas Phrase Shirts, Matching Family Christmas Party Shirts, Group Friendsmas TShirts, Funny Christmas Tee
You cannot go wrong with anything Home Alone related. This soft heather gray sweatshirts with the iconic Home Alone scene would be a perfect gift or addition to your closet.
Home Alone Newspaper | Ash Gray Sweatshirt
Be prepared, get the variety pack and keep your group warm while enjoying the outdoor Christmas festivities.
HotHands Toe, Hand & Body Warmer Variety Pack
Hands down, the best gift for the always cold ones. Long lasting battery will keep you warm for hours.
Heated Vest Women, Smart Controller, Lights-out
Get your groups together and add these light up Christas beanies for all your Christmas activities.
Suhine 16 Pcs LED Christmas Light-Up Beanie
Ho! Ho! Ho! You cannot get any more Louisiana Cajun Christmas festive than with this shirt. Alligator, crawfish, pelican, fleur-de- Lis, and Santa!!
Funny Louisiana Christmas Hawaiian Shirt, Heaux Heaux Heaux Christmas Button Up, Cajun Christmas Shirt, Southern Christmas Party Outfit
Timeless piece! I love all things National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation inspired.
Griswold Christmas Sweater
New Orleans
It’s the most magical time to be in the city that never needs an excuse to party. Jazz, lights, and maybe a snow machine- why not? This is a perfect spot for date nights, girls trips, and anyone who loves NOLA.
Pure New Orleans holiday magic - take a walk or drive-through holiday wonderland that glows bright than Bourbon St on New Years Eve🌟
Celebration in the Oaks
Holiday street party with faux snow, giant ornaments, live music, and amazing restaurants.
Miracle on Fulton Street | New Orleans
Huge wooden bonfires light up the Mississippi River to guide Papa Noel straight to Louisiana. Food, live music, fireworks, bonfire lit each night. Come back on Christmas Eve for drive to see all of the bonfires burning.
Festival of the Bonfires – Cajun Style
The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans turns into a Christmas WInter Wonderland. The trees, the lights, decor and magical vibe is like no other. The lobby is lit up the Tuesay after Thanksgiving. Take your holiday pictures, have dinner at Domnica or the ...
The Roosevelt New Orleans is The Holiday Hotel
Held in the Roosevelt’s grand ballroom, Teddy Bear Tea is pure holiday magic for the littles - fancy tea service, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa. Next level tea party 🤌🏻
Teddy Bear Tea Tradition at The Roosevelt New Orleans
NOLA ChristmasFest brings ice skating, rides, giant inflatables, and Santa selfies. Think… North Pole with beignets 🎄
NOLA Christmas Fest
It’s worth the drive. Gulfport Harbor Lights is the Gulf Coast’s biggest Christmas party. Lights, giant displays? Ferris wheel, and fireworks by the water.
Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival
Make it a whole weekend in New Orleans and stay at the Roosevelt during the Holidays. The lobby’s draped in lights, the Sazerac Bar’s serving up holiday cheer in a glass, and the whole place smells like luxury and pine needles 🎄
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Grab a candle and sing your heart out in Jackson Square outside the St. Louis Cathedral.
Caroling in Jackson Square
beloved holiday tradition featuring twinkling light displays, festive photo ops, themed attractions, and family-friendly fun. Experience the magic of the season with hot cocoa, Santa visits, and enchanting walk-through displays — a must-visit Christm...
Christmas at RISE – Tickfaw, LA – A True Christmas Tradition
The perfect dinner spot when visiting Fulton Alley during the holidays. The crab cakes are AMAZING and a must try if you haven’t had them. Don’t forget the mac-n-cheese and seared tuna. Clearly I’m here for the appetizers 😎
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Updated, Gulf front, and a great location. If you want to avoid staying at the Casino this is a great affordable option.
Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront
Check out VRBO for the most charming and historic buildings turned vacation rentals. Stay in the coolest homes in the French Quarter and surrounding popular areas.
French Quarter Vacation Rentals - New Orleans
A New Orleans bar crawl like no other.. Dress like Santa and run or walk through the city and enjoy live music, drinks, and all the festivities.
Running of the Santas New Orleans
Grab the hot chocolate and blanket and hop on for horse drawn carriage ride the the French Quarter. You'll tour the French Quarter, historic buildings, and charming neighborhood. Christmas time is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of New Orleans.
New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride
Around Baton Rouge
Capital City holiday hustle: ice skating downtown, massive lights, tree lighting parties, and family events all over.
Tree lighting, fireworks, live music, and hot chocolate for all. Grab your crew, take all the photos, and pretend it is cold enough for the hot cocoa❄️
Festival of Lights Baton Rouge | Tree Lighting & Holiday Fun
Walk through safari-style jellyfish, tigers, and Christmas creatures lit up everywhere.
Zoo Lights
What is Clara lived in Louisiana? The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou ✨. A spin on the timeless Ballet, performed under the glow of bayou magic.
The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou - Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre
Shop, sip, and sparkle! Holiday market packed with loc vendors, Christmas decor, fun gifts, live music, and all the food. Grab the gals and knock out the Christmas shopping lists.
Market at the Mill
The Watermark is in an old bank from the 1920’s and so charming. It’s classy, cozy, and close to every thing. By far, one of my favorite and nicest hotels in Baton Rouge.
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Love to stay here while in Baton Rouge. Enjoy the resort like pool, amazing restaurants, and the short trip to LSU.
L'AUBERGE CASINO & HOTEL BATON ROUGE
Cajun Country
Cajun Christmas, anyone? Parades, lights shows, holiday markets, and Louisiana flavor you won’t find anywhere else. Bring your appetite to this area!
The sweetest Cajun Christmas village with rides, Santa pics, & music.
Noel Acadien au Village - Christmas at Acadian Village - Lafayette
Floats, marching bands, dancers, and Santa. Bring your letters to Santa for personally delivery 🎅🏻
Sonic Christmas Parade
Fireworks over the river, parades, and lights all over the waterfront. It is a 6 week celebration and the oldest community-based holiday celebration in LA. How cool is that?!?
Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Animal, lights, cocoa, and Santa. Take a train ride with lights and festive music, walk through and stop at Atwood’s to decorate cookies, and don’t forget to stop and see Santa.
Holiday Light Safari | Alexandria Zoo
Explore Lake Charles waterfront holiday scene with markets, lights, boat parades, and fireworks.
Light up the Lake Christmas Celebration
My favorite luxury resort and casino on the water, fine dining, private beach access, full service spa, and live entertainment. The pool is perfect during the warmer months but you can continue to enjoy the outside area in winter with fire pits and ...
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North La-Weezy-Ana
It’s a full blown celebration up there! They’re lighting up the riverfront, turning gardens into a fairy-tale in Roseland, the Holiday Trail of Lights.
Festival for all: fireworks, face painting, food trucks, vendors, and the big man himself, Santa.
Rockets Over The Red
Victorian style downtown lights and parade. Enjoy the wine walk Friday night, trail of lights hayride, tree lighting, craft vendor marker, and parade.
Christmas in Minden
Reindeer Trail is small-town magic. Light displays, hot chocolate, karaoke, trivia, reindeer games, and story time with Santa.
Home | Reindeer Trails
Small town, big glow! Christmas on Caddo lights up Oil City with all the fireworks, parades, and live music along the lake.
Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival
Festival, fireworks, Christmas boat parade, shopping trails, and Santa visits. Holiday Hallmark movie but with gumbo and riverboats.
Christmas on the River | Discover Monroe West Monroe
Charming boutique-y hotel in a historic building with a rooftop bar. The exposed brick and decor a beautiful!!
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