{"id":2203003,"date":"2025-12-17T17:29:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2203003"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:29:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:29:13","slug":"christmas-and-holiday-events-in-new-orleans-see-our-list-entertainment-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/christmas-and-holiday-events-in-new-orleans-see-our-list-entertainment-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas and holiday events in New Orleans: See our list | Entertainment\/Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"1\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p>This week brings the last chilly blast of spirited activities before Christmas. Make sure you experience some of the lights, bonfires, carols and harmonies that mark the most wonderful time of the year.<\/p>\n<h3>LIGHTING THE WAY<\/h3>\n<p><strong>CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS:<\/strong> City Park\u2019s fundraiser features more than a million lights, running to Jan. 1. The 2-mile driving tour starts at 4 Friederichs Ave. in New Orleans, and the walking tour, starting at 7 Victory Ave., includes unlimited amusement park rides and access to the Botanical Garden. Tickets start at $7. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celebrationintheoaks.com\/\">celebrationintheoaks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KENNER\u2019S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE:<\/strong>\u00a0The free holiday experience at Heritage Park in Rivertown, 2015 Fourth St., Kenner, will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to Dec. 31. Activities include lights, snow, music, food, arts and crafts, weekend vendors, live entertainment and a special appearance from Santa Claus.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kenner.la.us\/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=220\">kenner.la.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"2\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK:<\/strong>\u00a0The 39th annual light exhibit kicked off Dec. 1 in Lafreniere Park\u2019s South Mall parking lot, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, located closest to the West Napoleon Avenue entrance. The lights will remain open from 5:30-9 p.m. weeknights and 5:30-10 p.m. weekends through Dec. 30, with more than 40 new displays with more than 10 million LED lights. Driving and walking tours are available. Admission is $20 per vehicle in advance, $25 at the gate.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffparish.gov\/1196\/Christmas-in-the-Park\">lafrenierepark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-asset inline-image layout-vertical  subscriber-hide  tnt-inline-asset tnt-inline-relcontent tnt-inline-image tnt-inline-relation-child tnt-inline-presentation-default tnt-inline-alignment-left tnt-inline-width-one-third\">\n<figure class=\"photo layout-vertical hover-expand letterbox-style-white\"><span class=\"expand hidden-print\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-c75f586d-f36f-4915-ba84-732105d96864\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"fas tnt-expand\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-c75f586d-f36f-4915-ba84-732105d96864\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1247\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1663\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/75\/c75f586d-f36f-4915-ba84-732105d96864\/6939f5e42d67f.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/75\/c75f586d-f36f-4915-ba84-732105d96864\/6939f5e42d67f.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                        \n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Destrehan Plantation&#8217;s Creole Christmas celebration runs through Dec. 30, with house tour and a lighted walk.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span itemprop=\"author\" class=\"tnt-byline\">PROVIDED PHOTO<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CREOLE CHRISTMAS:<\/strong>\u00a0Destrehan Plantation will offer an evening tour of the house and a walking tour of the Spirit of Christmas Lighting in the Alley of Oaks through Dec. 30, with tours starting at 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. The light show features more than 100 lighted frames and 50 Christmas trees, along with a lighted tunnel. $5, 2 and under free. Destrehan Plantation is located in St. Charles Parish at 13034 River Road in Destrehan.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.destrehanplantation.org\/events\/the-spirit-of-christmas-and-creole-christmas-tour\">www.destrehanplantation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"3\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>LIGHTING OF THE BONFIRES:<\/strong> Each Dec. 24, the east and west banks of St. John the Baptist and St. James parishes are lined with hand-built bonfires that light the way for Santa Claus. The bonfires start at 7 p.m. Most are concentrated in Gramercy, Lutcher, Paulina and Garyville along La. 44. Organizers recommend arriving in the area before 6 p.m. More at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/%20https\/\/festivalofthebonfires.org\/christmas-eve-bonfires\/\">festivalofthebonfires.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>DON&#8217;T MISS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>CAJUN HOLIDAY BONFIRE CELEBRATION:<\/strong> A plantation tour, a private bonfire viewing and a Cajun-style dinner are included in the motorcoach tour of Destrehan Plantation on selected dates Dec. 19-30. The bonfire viewing is a preview of the Christmas Eve bonfires on the Mississippi River levee. The Gray Line package starts at $150.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.graylineneworleans.com\/holiday-tours\/cajun-holiday-bonfire-celebration\/\">www.graylineneworleans.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"4\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<div class=\"inline-asset inline-image layout-horizontal  subscriber-hide  tnt-inline-asset tnt-inline-relcontent tnt-inline-image tnt-inline-relation-child tnt-inline-presentation-default tnt-inline-alignment-default tnt-inline-width-default\">\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal hover-expand letterbox-style-white\"><span class=\"expand hidden-print\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-016114c9-f4c3-4024-9f63-77f05c2eb1de\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"fas tnt-expand\"\/><br 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\/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.jingle.122224.23.jpg (copy)\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1176\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/16\/016114c9-f4c3-4024-9f63-77f05c2eb1de\/676754b0e19fa.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/16\/016114c9-f4c3-4024-9f63-77f05c2eb1de\/676754b0e19fa.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/16\/016114c9-f4c3-4024-9f63-77f05c2eb1de\/676754b0e19fa.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/16\/016114c9-f4c3-4024-9f63-77f05c2eb1de\/676754b0e19fa.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Imani Dance Academy performs during last year&#8217;s Jingle On The Boulevard Parade in New Orleans East. This year&#8217;s parade will be Dec. 20.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span itemprop=\"author\" class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>JINGLE ON THE BOULEVARD PARADE:<\/strong> The Jingle On The Boulevard Parade will be held Dec. 20, starting at noon in New Orleans East. The parade lines up on Crowder Boulevard and Morrison Road and heads down Crowder to Hayne Boulevard, Read Boulevard, then disbanding at Lake Forest Boulevard. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jingleontheboulevard.com\">www.jingleontheboulevard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOLA CHRISTMASFEST:\u00a0<\/strong>The holiday wonderland will take place from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m.\u00a0Dec. 20-29 (with other hours Dec. 24-25) Ernest N. Morial Convention Center,\u00a0900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans. Activities include live music, visits with Santa, rides, and the Big Freezy, the city\u2019s only ice-skating rink with real ice. Skating with Santa is from 9:30-11 a.m.\u00a0Dec. 21; special tickets are required. Tickets are $25 for weekdays and $30 for Saturdays and Sundays. Guests under 18 need a parent or guardian for admission.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nolachristmasfest.com\/\">nolachristmasfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"5\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<div class=\"inline-asset inline-image layout-horizontal  subscriber-hide  tnt-inline-asset tnt-inline-relcontent tnt-inline-image tnt-inline-relation-child tnt-inline-presentation-default tnt-inline-alignment-default tnt-inline-width-default\">\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal hover-expand letterbox-style-white\"><span class=\"expand hidden-print\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"fas tnt-expand\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1024\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"683\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Tuna and the Rock-cats, all-feline band coming to 'Mew Orleans'\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/84\/6845d964-b348-5062-8d6b-e5de6f3af225\/5d16480e3073b.image.jpg 1035w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The Amazing Acro-Cats at The Marigny Theatre. Saturday, February 28, 2015. (Josh Brasted Photo)<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>MEOWY CATMAS 2025:<\/strong>\u00a0The Amazing Acro-Cats will present a holiday special through Dec. 21 at the AllWays Lounge &amp; Cabaret, 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans. In addition to the cats performing tricks, there will be an appearance by The Rock Cats, the only cat band in the world, playing seasonal holiday selections. Performances start at 7 p.m., with weekend matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $48.74. A portion of ticket sales will go to local rescue partner Big Easy Animal Rescue (B.E.A.R.).\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purplepass.com\/events\/333903-the-amazing-acro-cats-meowy-catmas-special!-dec-4th-2025\">theallwayslounge.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-asset inline-image layout-horizontal  subscriber-hide  tnt-inline-asset tnt-inline-relcontent tnt-inline-image tnt-inline-relation-child tnt-inline-presentation-default tnt-inline-alignment-default tnt-inline-width-default\">\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal hover-expand letterbox-style-white\"><span class=\"expand hidden-print\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-ab600b04-a609-520f-8988-f92803c090c2\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"fas tnt-expand\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/p>\n<div 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/b6\/ab600b04-a609-520f-8988-f92803c090c2\/6768c4352a115.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>People lift their voices in song during the Caroling in Jackson Square holiday singalong in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.(Staff photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span itemprop=\"author\" class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CAROLING IN JACKSON SQUARE:<\/strong>\u00a0Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre will present its annual holiday singalong Dec. 21 from 7-8 p.m. Gates open at 6:30. Song books and candles will be provided. Mark Romig will serve as master of ceremonies, with local musicians Harry Mayronne, Chris Wecklein and Amy Alvarez leading carols.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/patioplanters.net\/\">patioplanters.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"6\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>HOLIDAYS AT AUDUBON:<\/strong>\u00a0New Orleans&#8217; Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Zoo will offer special holiday activities through Jan. 4. The aquarium, 1 Canal St., will feature Santa photos, a snowflake lobby, Scuba Santa and story time. Activities at the zoo, 6500 Magazine St., will include Papa Noel, animal enrichments, kid crafts and holiday beverages. Admission starts at $25.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/audubonnatureinstitute.org\/holidays\">audubonnatureinstitute.org\/holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-asset inline-image layout-horizontal  subscriber-hide  tnt-inline-asset tnt-inline-relcontent tnt-inline-image tnt-inline-relation-child tnt-inline-presentation-default tnt-inline-alignment-default tnt-inline-width-default\">\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal hover-expand letterbox-style-white\"><span class=\"expand hidden-print\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-24fc0123-0bfb-537d-9031-e7bbfcfc1237\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"fas tnt-expand\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-24fc0123-0bfb-537d-9031-e7bbfcfc1237\" 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/4f\/24fc0123-0bfb-537d-9031-e7bbfcfc1237\/63a37c3cdfd3b.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Judith Owen breaks the crowd into 12 parts and encourages them to sing and act out &#8220;The Twelve Days of Christmas&#8221; song during her annual &#8216;Christmas Without Tears&#8217; charitable variety show at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. The show benefited the Innocence Project New Orleans. (Photo by Sophia Germer, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/NOLA.com\">NOLA.com<\/a>, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span itemprop=\"author\" class=\"tnt-byline\">Sophia Germer<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3>SOUNDS LIKE CHRISTMAS<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>HOLIDAYS IN HARMONY:<\/strong>\u00a0The Victory Belles bring the sounds of the season to life in a musical review through Dec. 23 at BB\u2019s Stage Door Canteen inside The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. A buffet-style lunch is included with the matinee luncheon ticket. Tickets start at $22, with luncheon and show tickets starting at $65.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalww2museum.org\/events-programs\/events\/136902-holidays-harmony-victory-belles\">nationalww2museum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"7\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR:<\/strong>\u00a0The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Peter Rubhardt, will perform holiday favorites like \u201cMarch of the Toys\u201d from \u201cBabes in Toyland\u201d and Leroy Anderson\u2019s \u201cSleigh Ride\u201d 7:30 p.m.\u00a0Dec. 18\u00a0at the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans. Special guest appearances include vocalist Alexis Marceaux on \u201cMerry Christmas, Darling\u201d and trumpeter Kermit Ruffins on \u201cLet It Snow.\u201d Tickets start at $13.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lpomusic.com\/events\/holiday-spectacular-dec19-orpheum\">lpomusic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALGIERS POINT CHRISTMAS CAROLING:<\/strong> Algiers United Methodist Church, 637 Opelousas Ave. in New Orleans, will host the event on Dec. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. The Confetti Park Players will sing some special Christmas carols with friends, family and neighbors. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.algiersumc.com\/confetti-kids\/\">www.algiersumc.com<\/a>\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"8\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS:<\/strong> The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Kraemer, will present Handel\u2019s \u201cMessiah\u201d and other classical Christmas music on Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., at the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way in New Orleans. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meg Frazier will conduct the chorus. Tickets start at $25. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lpomusic.com\/events\/sp30-orph-dec04\">lpomusic.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>WINTER CONCERT:<\/strong> Lyrica Baroque Chamber Music will hold the culminating performance of its 10th anniversary year with an evening of Baroque and early classical repertoire for voice, winds and strings. The concert is Dec. 19, 7 p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Free; suggested donation of $25.\u00a0\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lyricabaroque.com\/winter-concert\/\">lyricabaroque.com\/winter-concert\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"9\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS:<\/strong> The Viennese Operetta Ensemble will perform Gian Carlo Menotti\u2019s one-act opera Dec. 19-21. The Friday night concert, at 7:30 p.m., will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 775 Harrison Ave. in New Orleans. The Saturday concert, at 7 p.m., will be held at St. Angeli Merici Catholic Church, 901 Beverly Garden in Metairie. The Sunday performance, at 4 p.m. will be held at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 7100 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Donations welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BELA FLECK &amp; THE FLECKSTONES:<\/strong> The band\u2019s reunion tour will make a stop at the Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St. in New Orleans, on Dec. 20, 8 p.m. They will perform their well-known tunes, along with reinvented, jazz-infused holiday classics from their Grammy-winning album. Tickets start at $37.30 via Ticketmaster. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flecktones.com%20\">www.flecktones.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"10\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS:<\/strong>\u00a0The classical-rock fusion group known for four decades of holiday music will perform Dec. 28, 8 p.m., at the Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal Blvd. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $113.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mannheimsteamroller.com\/\">www.mannheimsteamroller.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>THEATER &amp; DANCE<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u201cIT\u2019S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Y\u2019ALL\u201d:<\/strong>\u00a0Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St. in Kenner, will present a Ricky Graham original take on the James Stewart holiday classic, running Dec. 6-22. Curtain times vary by date. Tickets start at $43.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/%20www.rivertowntheaters.com\">www.rivertowntheaters.com<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"11\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<div class=\"inline-asset inline-image layout-horizontal  subscriber-hide  tnt-inline-asset tnt-inline-relcontent tnt-inline-image tnt-inline-relation-child tnt-inline-presentation-default tnt-inline-alignment-default tnt-inline-width-default\">\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal hover-expand letterbox-style-white\"><span class=\"expand hidden-print\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"fas tnt-expand\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"750\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"500\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Nutcracker\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/b6\/5b626d0e-677a-11ed-937b-6f72f958664f\/5d13dc2b4259b.image.jpg 750w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Ballet Theatre will present &#8216;The Nutcracker&#8217; at the Orpheum Theater.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u201cTHE NUTCRACKER\u201d:<\/strong>\u00a0New Orleans Ballet Theatre will perform Tchaikovsky\u2019s holiday classic Dec. 13-23 at the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way in New Orleans. Evening performances are at 7 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $51.55.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.neworleansballettheatre.com\">www.neworleansballettheatre.com<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cIT\u2019S A WONDERFUL LIFE\u201d:<\/strong> The National WWII Museum will present a 1940s radio play, with voice actors and live Foley sound effects bringing this classic Christmas film to life, Dec. 19, 6-8:30 p.m., in BB\u2019s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $27. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalww2museum.org\">www.nationalww2museum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"12\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>\u201cTHE NUTCRACKER\u201d:<\/strong> The Jefferson Ballet Theatre presents the ballet based on Hoffmann\u2019s \u201cThe Nutcracker and the Mouse King\u201d Dec. 19-21 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive in Metairie. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. for weekend matinees. The performances will feature the JPA Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $38.75 via Ticketmaster. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jeffersonpac.com\">www.jeffersonpac.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cTHE NUTCRACKER\u201d:<\/strong> Delta Festival Ballet, with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, will present the story on Dec. 20-21 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St. in New Orleans. Performances are at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets start at $54.90. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mahaliajacksontheater.com\">www.mahaliajacksontheater.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"13\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET:<\/strong> The tour of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\u2019s Christmas fantasy will be performed Dec. 26, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St. in New Orleans. Performing alongside members of the touring company will be New Orleans children from Arabesque Ballet Theater International. 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CONCERTS:<\/strong> French Quarter Festivals Inc. and St. Louis Cathedral will host a free holiday concert at 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans. The St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert is from 5:30-6:30 p.m.\u00a0Dec. 21.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/holiday.neworleans.com\/tradition\/holiday-concerts\/\">holiday.neworleans.com<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"14\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<div class=\"inline-asset inline-image layout-horizontal  subscriber-hide  tnt-inline-asset tnt-inline-relcontent tnt-inline-image tnt-inline-relation-child tnt-inline-presentation-default tnt-inline-alignment-default tnt-inline-width-default\">\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal hover-expand letterbox-style-white\"><span class=\"expand hidden-print\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"fas tnt-expand\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-photo-target=\".photo-694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\" data-instance=\"#gallery-items-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547-photo-modal\" data-target=\"#photo-carousel-e6350ce5-b826-42fd-ad65-3adf70f2a547\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"960\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"641\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Christmas 2018 in New Orleans: Your big guide to bonfires, lights-on ceremonies and more fun\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=200%2C134 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=540%2C361 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg?resize=750%2C501 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/94\/694f9cfa-543b-5a59-99a4-f37779f9e8e0\/5d13dc2ae5d88.image.jpg 990w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The Big Easy Boys will perform in concert.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span itemprop=\"author\" class=\"tnt-byline\">FILE PHOTO<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>BIG EASY BOYS HOLIDAY SHOW:<\/strong> The New Orleans-based quartet presents a holiday concert with their unique take on seasonal classics from 6-7 p.m.\u00a0Dec. 18\u00a0at the Historic BK House &amp; Gardens, 1113 Chartres St., New Orleans. Tickets start at $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bkhouse.org\/programs\/december-18-the-big-easy-boys-holiday-concert\/\">bkhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHRISTMAS CONCERT:<\/strong>\u00a0The Jefferson Community Band will hold a holiday concert Dec. 18, 7 p.m., at First English Lutheran Church, 3701 Cleary Ave. in Metairie. $10, kids 12 and under free. All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jeffersoncommunityband.org\/\">www.jeffersoncommunityband.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"15\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>DANNY AND PATRICK O\u2019FLAHERTY\u2019S CELTIC CHRISTMAS:<\/strong> Patrick and Danny O\u2019Flaherty will perform their first concert of Celtic Christmas music together since 1995 at 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St., New Orleans. Tickets are $20 for Deutsches Haus members, $25 nonmembers. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dannyoflaherty.com\/js_events\/danny-and-patrick-oflahertys-celtic-christmas-in-new-orleans-la\/\">dannyoflaherty.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLARINET QUACKS:<\/strong> East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie, will host a holiday concert for the whole family by the Clarinet Quacks on Dec. 22, 1 p.m. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jplibrary.net\">www.jplibrary.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM JOSE JAMES:<\/strong> The Jazz &amp; Blues Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. in New Orleans, will host vocalist Jose James on Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $31.45 via Ticketmaster. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wwoz.org\">www.wwoz.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"16\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<h3>HOME TOURS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>FRENCH QUARTER HOLIDAY HOME TOUR:<\/strong> The Patio Planters holiday tour of the French Quarter will be from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 21 starting at Jackson Square, 700 Decatur St., New Orleans. The self-guided walking tour features private residences with varying architectural styles and home furnishings, decorated for the season. Tickets to the tour, which supports the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, are $35 each if preordered online and $40 the day of the event. Children 12 and under are free. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketleap.events\/tickets\/patioplantersnet\/patio-planters-holiday-home-tour-2025\">patioplanters.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 CREOLE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOME TOUR:<\/strong> The Friends of the Cabildo will host its annual home tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 27-28. Historic buildings include the BK House, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, Historic New Orleans Collection and Spring Fiesta. All houses will have their courtyards open to enjoy on the tour as well. Tickets will be limited daily. Tickets start at $44.52 via Eventbrite. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2025-creole-christmas-holiday-home-tour-dec-27-28-tickets-1489774037249?aff=oddtdtcreator\">friendsofthecabildo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"17\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<h3>RELIGIOUS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>LESSONS AND CAROLS:<\/strong>\u00a0St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church will host an evening of music featuring its choirs and scripture on Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m., at the church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd. in Metairie. Free.<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/%20https\/\/scschurch.com\/\">\u00a0scschurch.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WALK TO BETHLEHEM: A JOURNEY OF LIGHT:<\/strong>\u00a0The Center of Jesus the Lord at Our Lady of Good Counsel will host a candlelit Christmas processional down Magazine Street on Dec. 20, starting at 5 p.m. The processional starts at St. Henry Catholic Church, 801 Gen. Pershing St., and continues down Magazine, ending at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1307 Lousiana Ave. The event will include live scenes, choirs and student participants.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mycjl.com\/christmas\">mycjl.com\/christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"18\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CANDLELIGHT AND COMMUNION:<\/strong>\u00a0Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5800 Canal Blvd. in New Orleans, will hold a Dec. 24 event starting at 7 p.m. The service will also be available via livestream. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gracenola.org\/\">www.gracenola.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.nola.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week brings the last chilly blast of spirited activities before Christmas. 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