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Annual Christmas on Toledo Bend - SRA
City of Lights - Natchitoches
Cypress Bend Golf Resort Open House
Fort Jesup SHS
Hemphill's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Hodges Gardens - Christmas Lights Festival
Los Adaes SHS
Many's Christmas Parade
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Holiday Events in Natchitoches - the City of Lights

November 20, 2004 - January 6, 2005
Nightly river cruises, streetcar tours, carriage rides throughout the "City of Lights" and fireworks every Saturday in December. Also See:
Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights for info on the lighting and history of the festival.
  

FireworksFireworks:
Fireworks over the scenic Cane River Lake every Saturday in December

  • Saturday Dec 4 - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, Dec 11 - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, Dec 18 - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, Dec 25 - 7:00 PM
  • Friday - New Year's Eve - Midnight

Parades:
Dec 3 - 6:00 PM - Lighted barge parade on Cane River Lake
Dec 4 - 1:00 PM - Christmas Parade
Dec 11 - 2:00 PM - Motorcycle Parade

Ceremonies:
Nov 20 - 6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies - Downtown Historic District Business Association

EntertainmentEntertainment:

Dec 2 - 7:00 PM - Natchitoches/Northwestem Symphony Christmas Gala
Dec 3 - 6:30 PM - Johnny Earthquake & The Moon Dogs
Dec 3 - 7 PM & 9 PM - Natchitoches/Northwestem Symphony Christmas Gala
Dec 4 - 4 PM - The Drifters and The Marvelettes
Dec 4 - 6:30 PM - Barry Badon & The Bayou Boys
Dec 11 - 7:30 - Louisiana's Kingfish
Dec 18 - 7:30 - Jive Train

Cox Family entertaining

 

Tour of Historic Homes: Presented by Natchitoches Historic Foundation. - Admission
Dec 8 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Dec 10 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Dec 11 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Dec 15 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Dec 17 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Dec 18 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
  
Daily Calendar

FireworksSaturday, November 20

  • 6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies - Holiday Open House

Thursday, December 2

  • 7:00 PM Natchitoches/Northwestern Symphony Christmas Gala

Friday, December 3

  • 6:00 PM Lighted barge parade on Cane River Lake
  • 6:30 PM Live entertainment - Johnny Earthquake & The Moondogs
  • 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Natchitoches/Northwestern Symphony Christmas Gala

FireworksSaturday, December 4

  • 78th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL A daylong celebration with arts, crafts and food vendors, entertainment, a parade and spectacular fireworks followed by the lighting of 300,000+ standard size multi-colored Christmas bulbs and 77+ riverbank set pieces. Admission $5. for persons 12+
  • 7:45 AM - Santa Shuffle - 5K Run
    10:00 AM Bart's Kids World
    11:00 AM Al "Lil Fats" Jackson
  • 1:00 PM Parade
  • 4:00 PM The Drifters & The Marvelettes
  • 6:00 PM Fireworks
  • 6:30 PM Barry Badon & The Bayou Boys

Tuesday, December 7

  • 7:30 PM Lessons & Carols, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Free Admission

Wednesday, December 8

  • 5:00 - 8:00 PM Holiday Tour of Homes. - Admission $15.
  • Thursday, December 9

    • 4:00 PM - "Cane River Christmas" at Natchitoches Parish Library - 450 2nd Street - Children's events including craft making, decorating Christmas tree, refreshments, story telling and a Christmas concert. Free Admission

    Friday, December 10

    • 5:00 - 8:00 PM Holiday Tour of Homes.- Admission $15.
    • 7:00 PM "It's A Wonderful Life" reading presented by Natchitoches Community Theater. Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 2nd Street

    EntertainmentSaturday, December 11

    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fete de Hiver - Winter Celebration - Ft. St. Jean Baptiste - Admission $2.
    • 9:00 AM Christmas Downriver - Cane River Creole National Historical Park & Cane River National Heritage Area celebrate a traditional Christmas with special tours, educational programs and musical events at various Cane River historic sites
    • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Holiday Tour of Homes.-. Admission $15.
    • 1:00 PM Children's Christmas Party - Natchitoches Parish Library - 450 2nd Street
    • 2:00 PM Motorcycle Parade
    • 4:00 PM "It's A Wonderful Life" reading presented by Natchitoches Community Theater. Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 2nd Street
    • 7:00 PM Fireworks
    • 7:30 PM - Live Entertainment - Fleur de Lis Stage - Louisiana's Kingfish

    Wednesday, December 157

    • 5:00 - 8:00 PM Holiday Tour of Homes. - Admission $15.

    Friday, December 17

    • 5:00 - 8:00 PM Holiday Tour of Homes. - Admission
    • 7:00 PM "It's A Wonderful Life" reading presented by Natchitoches Community Theater. Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 2nd Street

    FireworksSaturday, December 18

    • 9:00 AM Christmas Downriver - Cane River Creole National Historical Park & Cane River National Heritage Area celebrate a traditional Christmas with special tours, educational programs and musical events at various Cane River historic sites
    • 9:30 AM Breakfast With Santa, Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 2nd Street
    • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Holiday Tour of Homes. - Admission $15.
    • 4:00 PM "It's A Wonderful Life" reading presented by Natchitoches Community Theater. Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 2nd Street7:00 PM Fireworks
    • 7:30 - 10:00 PM Live entertainment - Jive Train

    Saturday, December 25

    • 7:00 PM Fireworks

    Friday, December 31- New Year's Eve

    • Midnight - Fireworks over the scenic Cane River Lake
    Photos Courtesy Mark Ussery
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    For further information: (800) 259-1714 or
    www.christmasfestival.com
    Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce:
    www.natchitocheschamber.org