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Christmas Eve bonfires on the levee
Posted on 12/11/23 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 12/11/23 at 1:09 pm
I've always wanted to see the Christmas Eve bonfires. I am determined to go this year. I need advice on where to park and how to proceed. I don't mind walking but I want to be in a good location.
Bonfire vets help me out
Bonfire vets help me out
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Posted on 12/11/23 at 1:14 pm to jccminden
I haven't been in over a decade. Use to be a good time.
Don't quote me on this and Im open to be corrected but from what I've heard is that cultured Canadians have gotten the memo that it's a fun way to pass a good time as well.
Don't quote me on this and Im open to be corrected but from what I've heard is that cultured Canadians have gotten the memo that it's a fun way to pass a good time as well.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 1:20 pm to jccminden
Been many times but have family down there, so am able to park and what not.
I haven't seen a ton of culture where we stand in Gramercy.
Parking can be a BITCH from what I see.
Whatever you do do not try and go down River Rd. Take the back roads and park in the neighborhood somewhere. If I recall closer to Main St over there are some lots/fields.
OBviously there are a good many towns that do it though
I haven't seen a ton of culture where we stand in Gramercy.
Parking can be a BITCH from what I see.
Whatever you do do not try and go down River Rd. Take the back roads and park in the neighborhood somewhere. If I recall closer to Main St over there are some lots/fields.
OBviously there are a good many towns that do it though
Posted on 12/11/23 at 2:30 pm to jccminden
Trashy
Posted on 12/11/23 at 2:33 pm to jccminden
Don't go in via the Gramercy exit. Take Hwy 22 to Hwy 70, to Hwy 3125.
Also, don't go all the way into Gramercy. That's where the undesirable crowds gather.
Take any street to the right off 3125, park in one of the fields or on the side of the road in front of someone's house. Ask if you can park there first. They're friendly folks and rarely say "no". Hell, they'll probably ask you if you're hungry and offer you some food.
We usually end up on the Paulina side of Lutcher, and have never had a problem when bringing the kids.
It's just a few blocks of walking to get to the levee. Port-O-Potties, although dirty, are available. There are usually a few places selling food also.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 3:03 pm to jccminden
Turn on Lutcher Blvd (3193) off 3125. Try to park anywhere you can after you cross the railroad tracks. Better get there before dark. They light the fires at 7pm. If you're coming down 3125 from 22, you can turn on 642 and head towards the Paulina Catholic Church. The farther you can get from the bridge the better, but don't go past Paulina, as the fires are pretty sparse headed towards Convent.
This post was edited on 12/11/23 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 12/11/23 at 3:30 pm to jccminden
Most folks are very welcoming but it helps if you know someone that lives by the levee.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 8:40 pm to jccminden
Get to town around 6:00. Decide if you want to park and sit or park and walk.
If you want to park and sit, bring lawn chairs and an ice chest with your beverage of choice. If you're bringing kids bring some food/snacks. If you get there early enough and can find a spot to park on river road, do it. Pop open your chairs and wait for the show.
If you want to walk, bring an ice chest you can carry and take a stroll, meet some new people.
When it gets close to 7, pick the closest bonfire and walk on up.
There are usually some firework stands spread throughout. Usually some food set ups, but if you start talking to some locals they'll offer you some of the best food around.
If you want to park and sit, bring lawn chairs and an ice chest with your beverage of choice. If you're bringing kids bring some food/snacks. If you get there early enough and can find a spot to park on river road, do it. Pop open your chairs and wait for the show.
If you want to walk, bring an ice chest you can carry and take a stroll, meet some new people.
When it gets close to 7, pick the closest bonfire and walk on up.
There are usually some firework stands spread throughout. Usually some food set ups, but if you start talking to some locals they'll offer you some of the best food around.
This post was edited on 12/11/23 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 12/12/23 at 8:06 am to jccminden
Nice event, but unless you’re at a private party on River Rd with bathrooms, avoid eating or drinking for 24 hours prior to avoid the clustfrick that is portable restrooms.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 8:11 am to jccminden
It's great if you know someone there and get to park and hangout with them. It's absolutely awful if you just want to drive down river road and see them.
Posted on 12/16/23 at 9:43 am to jccminden
Go early 2 pm or so. You can go ride to the garfish they built in garyville and ride the river road to see the others. You can park in the regions bank lot in lutcher and walk to the levee (1/2 mile) bring cooler with wheels. Do not just show up for 7 and expect to get anywhere close.
Posted on 12/16/23 at 10:10 am to jccminden
Get there early. Park at regions bank. From Regions you can see the levee just walk straight to the levee. Do not turn down any side streets. Once at the levee get to the top and walk go either left or right but for gods sake stay out of the flipping road. If you want a drink walk down to bulldogs corner. Wear shoes that have a grip on them because the levee will be slippery. About 7pm the fires will be lit BEFORE they are lit get off the damn levee and onto river road to watch. 3193 aka Lutcher Avenue and Main Street is where Regions bank is located.
Posted on 12/16/23 at 10:26 am to jccminden
Oh you can also park at the catlick church in gramercy or the gramercy town hall. If you do that then find your way to gramercy polive department and from there walk straight to the levee. I dont know but i think you might be able to buy food and drink on the gramercy side of the levee. I live close to the church so ive never had to buy food and only bought drinks from Bulldogs. Its going to be a pain for you if you bring your own ice chest while going up and down the levee with it so bring one thats sturdy, so uou can sit on it, and you dont mind leaving, after a while it judt gets burdensome to drag everywhere
Posted on 12/21/23 at 1:19 pm to jccminden
Bonfire date has been changed to the 23rd.
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