Event Calendar

November 25, 2020


Big Block Foundation Christmas Toy Giveaway

From 10:00AM to 12:00PM

The Big Block Foundation is sponsoring a Christmas Toy Giveaway at the Holy Ghost Church Gym on December 22nd from 10 am to noon*.  The event is a drive-thru toy giveway for children ages 3-12.  Children must be present to receive a gift. 

 

*while supplies last*

Location: Holy Ghost Church Gym, Marksville, LA

Bunkie Holiday Countdown

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The Bunkie Chamber of Commerce has holiday events full of fun and cheer planned!  The Bunkie Christmas tree lighting is on December 4th at 5:30 to brighten your holiday!

Location: Bunkie Merchants

Website: bunkiechamber.net

Phone: (318) 346-2575

Natchitoches Christmas Festival

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Celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with a visit to Natchitoches, the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase.  Natchitoches was named the 2018 Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 "Festival of the Year", 2018 "Top Festival in the State" by New Orleans Magazine and winner of the Louisiana Travel Association "Holiday Trail of Lights" Festival of the Year in 2018. Other accolades include one of "The 10 Best Cities to Get Your Holiday Lights Fix" by Livability.com, one of "America's 25 Most Festive Christmas Towns" by RaveReviews.com and CarRentals.com, one of "The 10 Best Christmas Towns in the United States" by WideOpenCountry.com, and many more.

Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the downtown district and Cane River Lake. During the six-week holiday season, experience Natchitoches traditions such as carriage tours through the National Historic Landmark District, fireworks each Saturday, a parade, the Northwestern State University Christmas Gala, and the Christmas Tour of Homes presented by the Natchitoches Historic Foundation.

The Natchitoches Christmas Festival - ranked 3rd “Best Holiday Light Show” behind Rockefeller Center and Disney Land by Yahoo! Travel – celebrates its 94th year and is Louisiana's premier holiday Event. Visitors are captivated by more than 300,000 lights illuminating downtown Natchitoches and over 100 lighted set pieces along Cane River creating a magical backdrop for spectacular fireworks and entertainment. Enjoy gator on a stick, hot gumbo and of course Natchitoches meat pies from many of the food vendors.

Shops and restaurants stay open late during the holidays. Shopping, entertainment, and food and craft vendors create a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

So plan your trip today. Use the itinerary builder at the link above to create a list of events you don’t want to miss. 

Location: Natchitoches, La

Website: https://www.holidaytrailoflights.com/natchitoches

Phone: (318)-357-3822

Cajun Santas - 2nd Annual Christmas Lights 5K

7:00PM

Join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas Lights 5K in Hessmer on November 25th. This year’s run will again be a night run, and we encourage you to bring your best glow in the dark / Christmas lights attire. We will have a best dressed contest again this year and plan to have vendors present! You may register as a runner or a vendor right on our website at www.cajunsantas.org We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Location: Hessmer - St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Website: www.cajunsantas.org

Phone: 318-717-9446