Christmas New Orleans Style
buggy reading of a holiday favorite, and sample buggy holiday treats. Visit the craft table to make your own holiday ornament. Also, face painting and holiday balloons available for the kids! The Joan of Arc Parade joanofarcparade.com January 6, Parade begins at 6pm For route details visit website (504) 251-5046 Free and open to the public This sixth annual walking parade held on Joan of Arc’s birthday, January 6, or Twelfth Night. The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc will have members dressed in medieval clothing handing out thematic throws, accompanied by stiltwalkers, large-scale puppets, knights, and Joans of Arc on horseback honoring Joan of Arc’s story and French Quarter statue. Krewe of Jingle Parade canalstreetholiday.com December 7, 1pm For route details visit website (504) 561-8927 Free and open to the public New Orleans’ official holiday parade, the Krewe of Jingle, will once again delight locals and visitors with authentic parade floats, marching bands, stiltwalkers, Christmas characters, and many more magical surprises! Merriment on Magazine magazinestreet.com Throughout December, Opening Party November 30 Along Magazine Street (504) 342-4435 Free and open to the public In the month of December shops will have extended hours, holiday decorations, and host special sales and events to celebrate Merriment on Magazine Street. Kick off the month of events with a ‘‘Holiday Happy Hour’’ on Saturday, November 30th. Refreshments will be served. Please visit the website for full details on sales and special events. Miracle on Fulton Street harrahsneworleans.com November 26, Lighting Ceremony, 6pm; November 29-December 21, Friday and Saturday, 6pm–10pm Harrah’s New Orleans, 228 Poydras Street; (504) 533-6000 Free and open to the public
Happy Holidays! Come out to the Miracle on Fulton Street to take photos with Santa, see live reindeer, play in the ‘‘faux’’ falling snow, and experience much more! For more details on events and entertainment, please visit the website. Monte the Lion’s Children’s Holiday Party hotelmonteleone.com December 7, 10am and 2pm Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street; (504) 207-4157 Adults $58, Children $43 This holiday party is big on holiday fun, with lots of treats for kids and grown-ups, too! Take a picture with Santa, and meet merry Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, the trumpeters, and the elves. Monte the Lion will be on hand to entertain and give every child a souvenir Monte stuffed animal. Musical Legends Park and Cafe Beignet cafebeignet.com Throughout December Cafe Beignet, 311 Bourbon Street Free and open to the public Enjoy the family-friendly patio/park in the heart of the French Quarter. The Park, dedicated to the great musicians of the city - past and present, welcomes holiday shoppers and city visitors with a place of comfort and live music. On special dates there will be visits from Santa and local choirs. New Year’s Eve at The Riverview Room riverviewroom.com December 31, 9pm–1am The Riverview Room, 600 Decatur Street, 4th Floor (504) 525-3000, (888) 236-8260 $165 per person, inclusive Celebrate the New Year at the elegant Riverview Room! Reservations for this ‘‘Times Square of the South’’ celebration include: buffet dinner, premium open bar, champagne, music by the Top Cats, and great views of the midnight ball drop and fireworks. Seating sells out quickly; book now. Cocktail attire, black tie encouraged.
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