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Holiday festivities around the Greater Baton Rouge area
BATON ROUGE — It's the start of December, which means it's time for holiday season events.
Here's a list of festive events to kick off the season.
This is not an exhaustive list. Don't see your event? We'd love to add it! Send info to webgroup@wbrz.com.
For the entire month of December, experience the magic of Christmas at Zemurray Park in Hammond as the 33-acre park transforms into a winter wonderland, with thousands of sparkling lights and enchanting displays that will fill you with holiday cheer. Enjoy a family-friendly drive-through light show, perfect for creating unforgettable memories with loved ones. Click here for more information.
Also running for most of the holiday season in Tangipahoa Parish is Christmas at the Rise in Tickfaw, which includes a magical hayride and other activities for all ages. Tickets are available here. The event runs Dec. 6-8, Dec. 12-15 and Dec. 19-23.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
- Santa Claus is coming to the 5th Ward series: Santa will make his debut visit to Oak Lane Subdivision in Ascension Parish. He will set up at the intersection of Cherrybark Oak Avenue and Shumard Oak Avenue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 31st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Gonzales at 6 p.m. at 120 S. Irma Blvd.
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Wednesday, Dec. 4
- Santa Claus is coming to the 5th Ward series: Santa will travel to River Ridge where he will stop at the Park on Knollwood Drive. He will stop there from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and then leave the neighborhood heading to Ascension Trace. At Ascension Trace, Santa will set up at Hemingway Drive and Seneca Drive from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 5
- Santa Claus is coming to the 5th Ward series: Santa will start at Riverton Subdivision. At Riverton, they will stop at the first curve on Black River Road from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Once they make this stop, they will continue out of the neighborhood and travel to Station 40 (39110 Hwy 22 Darrow, La 70725).
- The Southeastern Louisiana University Big Band Christmas Concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. Tickets are available here and are $25 for adults and $15 for kids and students.
- The City of St. Gabriel's 9th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at 6 p.m. at the St. Gabriel Community Center. The MSA East Dance Troupe, Choir and Band will be performing to help ring in the holiday season.
- Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the hospital's outdoor pavilion at 8300 Constantin Blvd.
Friday, Dec. 6
- Festival of Lights in North Boulevard Town Square from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m..
- A Christmas Concert in Gonzales at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center's l. General Admission is $45 on Eventbrite. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
- The Ponchatoula Christmas Lighting Ceremony starts at 6 p.m. in Downtown Ponchatoula.
- Christmas in the Country in St. Francisville. Festivities start at 10 a.m. and go until 6:30 p.m., including a gingerbread scavenger hunt and a nativity lighting. More information can be found here.
- Christmas tree lighting in Brusly at 1000 East Main Street starting at 5:30 p.m..
Saturday, Dec. 7
- Livingston Parish Fire District Station 7 Food Drive and Parade at 9 a.m. Santa will start on Buddy Ellis Road at Lakefront Drive; head east on Buddy Ellis Road (turning into all streets and apartments with an adequate turnaround, then south on John L. Lane to Livingston Trace Subdivision, Forrest Ridge and Westminster Subdivision. Santa will head back east on Buddy Ellis Road covering Evangeline Trace and Woodland Crossing Subdivision. Then proceed to Milton Lane (Country Drive, Tall Pines Avenue, Tall Oaks Drive), South on S. Gaylord Road (Gaylord Circle, Twelve Oaks Drive, Meadow Brook Lane, Woods Lane and Forest Glen Lane). Glenn Ellis Road (Glascock Lane, Pine View Loop, Lazy Acres Drive), then Walker South Road (Sunny Lane, Quail Run Subdivision, Landover Drive, Pannu MHP, Crotwell Road) ending at Joe May Road.
- Live Oak High's 4H Club will present Breakfast with Santa at the LOHS cafeteria from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Tickets are $6 per guest, and children 1 and under enter for free. Tickets must be purchased online by Friday, Dec. 6.
- Jingle Jeepin’ Parade and Market at the West Baton Rouge Convention & Visitors Bureau. Jeepers are invited to the WBRCVB grounds to decorate their jeeps for the parade and listen to live music. Justin Cornett takes the stage from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Band Louisiana performs at 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The parade rolls out at 5:30 p.m.
- Christmas in the Country in St. Francisville. Festivities start at 7:30 a.m. and go until 8 p.m., including a prayer breakfast, music in the park and a Jane Austen Christmas. More information can be found here.
- Patterson Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. along Main Street.
- Hammond Christmas Parade.
- Kentwood Christmas Parade.
Sunday, Dec. 8
- Loranger Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m.
- Independence Christmas Parade.
- Christmas in the Country in St. Francisville. Festivities start at 10 a.m. with artists in the park and a quilt show before ending with a Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. More information can be found here.
- Christmas at the Tea House at the Fleur De Lis Tea Company in Amite. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Adult tickets are $55 plus tax, while kids tickets are $35 plus tax. Active military/vetera
- Jones Creek Business Association's (JCABA) Annual Christmas Parade from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
- New Roads Fire Department's Christmas Safety event at 6 p.m. at the Pointe Coupee Fire District No. 5 Training Center (2384 Morganza Highway).
Wednesday, Dec. 11
- Zachary High School Choir's Christmas Dreams: A Winter Concert at 7 p.m. at the Zachary High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
Friday, Dec. 13
- The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts' performance of "The Nutcracker" featuring the Hammond Ballet Company starts at 7 p.m. Tickets — $40 for adults and $20 for students and children — can be bought here.
Saturday, Dec. 14
- Greenbrier Elementary School is hosting a Breakfast with Santa starting at 9 a.m. Tickets for the event start at $15. Santa Claus, The Cat in the Hat, Curious George, Pete the Cat and Clifford the Big Red Dog will all be at the event for kids to enjoy. Tickets are available here.
- Tangipahoa Christmas Parade.
- Ponchatoula Christmas Parade.
- The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts' performance of "The Nutcracker" featuring the Hammond Ballet Company starts at 7 p.m. Tickets — $40 for adults and $20 for students and children — can be bought here.
- The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre is putting on its 31st annual production of "The Nutcracker" at the Raising Cane's River Center. at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from the River Center through Ticketmaster here.
- Let It Sneaux at Perkins Road Community Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring a magical holiday drone light show, snow zones, photos with Santa, a mini maker's market, local vendors and kids activities.
- Kiwanis Christmas Parade in Downtown Baton Rouge at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
- Christmas at the Tea House at the Fleur De Lis Tea Company in Amite. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Adult tickets are $55 plus tax, while kids tickets are $35 plus tax. Active military/vetera
- The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts' performance of "The Nutcracker" featuring the Hammond Ballet Company starts at 2 p.m. Tickets — $40 for adults and $20 for students and children — can be bought here.
- The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre is putting on its 31st annual production of "The Nutcracker" at the Raising Cane's River Center. at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from the River Center through Ticketmaster here.
Saturday, Dec. 21
- Breakfast with Santa at Fleur De Lis Tea Company in Amite. Click here to book at time to meet St. Nicholas!
- Zachary Police Department's annual Santa's Helpers Christmas gift wrapping party from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 5160 Old Slaughter Road.
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