There’s something magical about this time of year that brings out the child in all of us. While not everyone bring outs their inner Clark Griswold and dons their house in enough little twinkling bulbs to help land a plane, thankfully there places where we can all go to enjoy the lit up magic of the Christmas season. So whether you live in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, the Northshore, or on the Gulf Coast here is a comprehensive guide to find the best light displays in your neck of the woods.
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish:
New Orleans is known for fully embracing the magic in any holiday so don’t expect them to skimp on the Christmas cheer.
- Celebration in the Oaks
- Celebration in the Oaks
- November 24—January 1
- The Roosevelt Hotel
- 130 Roosevelt Way
- November 28—December 31
- NOLA Christmas Fest
- NOLA Christmas Fest
- December 21—31
- Canal Street
- Astor Crowne Plaza + 2 miles
- November 21—First week of January
- Miracle on Fulton Street
- Miracle on Fulton Street
- December 1—23
- French Market
- See a 27 foot fleur-de-lis topped tree
- Light Display at Lafreniere Park
- Lights at Lafreniere
- December 1—28
- Kenner Christmas Village
- Kenner Christmas Village
- November 25—December 17
Baton Rouge
The LSU Tigers aren’t the only thing lit about Baton Rouge, the capital city is full of places to see the sparkle of the season.
- Zoo Lights
- Baton Rouge Zoo Lights
- November 24—December 30
- Shadrack Christmas Wonderland—Gonzales
- Shadrack Christmas Wonderland
- November 17—January 7
- Blue Bayou Drive Thru Lights
- Blue Bayou Water Park
- November 24—January 7
- Holiday Lights at Baton Rough General
- Corner of Bluebonnet & Picardy
- November 22—January 5
- Reflections of the Season—West Baton Rouge
- Reflections of the Season
- December 7—23
Northshore
Our neighbors across the pond are shining so bright you can see them from the Causeway.
- Bayou Christmas
- Bayou Christmas
- December 14—23
- Christmas in the Park—Bogalusa
- Christmas in the Park
- November 23—December 25
- Perilous Road in Madisonville between Brewster and Hwy. 22
- This family even has it set up that you can tune your radio to hear music that matches the light display
- 67221 Thackery Street, Mandeville
- Tall Timbers Subdivision
- 125 Shamble Cove, Slidell
- This family’s light display is so great they even made a Facebook page about it.
- Morris Christmas Lights
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Surfin’ Santa love the lit up coast, you know you and your family will too.
- Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival—Gulfport
- Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
- November 24—December 31
- Snowflakes in the Bay
- Snowflakes in the Bay
- November 24—December 31
- Christmastime at Beauvoir
- Christmastime at Beauvoir
- December 7—23
Enjoy the lights and enjoy your holidays!
Merry Christmas,
From the Mirambell Realty Family
