Holiday season in New Orleans is here! There is so much to do from now through till the new year, it’ll be tough to fit it all in. Of course, we follow the new year with only a brief rest period before revving up for Mardi Gras, then our spring events, leading into summer festival season… I guess the fun never stops!
That being said, the holiday fun in particular is what we’ll be focusing on. We’ll help you plan for all the Holiday activities and events happening in December by highlighting some of our favorite! Here are some of the great sights and sounds of Holiday season in New Orleans!
Sights & Lights!
Celebration in the Oaks
The always magnificent Celebration in the Oaks is running every day until January 1st! They are, however, closed on December 24th and 31st. 5pm-11pm Friday - Saturday, 6pm - 10pm Sunday - Thursday.
The Audubon Zoo Lights are the uptown alternative to Celebration in the Oaks. Tons of great activities for the whole family! The Audubon Zoo Lights will run every weekend through December, from 6pm - 9pm.
The historic staple of the Treme neighborhood puts on a number of free and open to the public concerts through December, typically running an hour and featuring a wide variety of performances. Head over to NewOrleans.com to check their upcoming concert schedule!
St. Louis Cathedral Concerts
This historic church is in Jackson Square, and dates back to 1794. Enjoy the beautiful architecture, along with a number of jazz, gospel, choir and pop performances put on through December, free and open to the public. Head over to NewOrleans.com to check their upcoming concert schedule!
Jackson Square Caroling
This exceedingly popular event is held on Sunday, December 22nd in Jackson Square. The square is filled with enthusiastic participants holding candles, and singing classic Christmas carols. The event is free and open to the public, though it is advised you show up early if you’d like to secure a spot in the park— the event is so popular, it sometimes exceeds the capacity of the park! For more information, check out the primary sponsors of the event, the Patio Planters, here.
Shop Till Ya Drop!
Magazine Street
Magazine Street is a great uptown shopping strip, and is even more exciting in Holiday Season! Check out what the street has to offer here!
Piety in Exile Market
The Piety in Exile Market will occur twice in December, once on the 14th, and once on the 21st. The event occurs inside the New Orleans Healing Center.
Canal Place
Of course, there is the always reliable mall at Canal Place for the more high end shoppers out there! Check out what they have to offer here!
