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88th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:17 am
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:17 am
Looking to possibly check this out this year. Anyone with past experiences of attending this event?
Also any other things to do this holiday season outside of this event and Chirstmas in the Oaks?
Looking for different Ideas that we may have no experienced.
TIA!!
Above is the schedule for this Saturday that we are thinking about maybe going to.
Also any other things to do this holiday season outside of this event and Chirstmas in the Oaks?
Looking for different Ideas that we may have no experienced.
TIA!!
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The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is ranked 3rd “Best Holiday Light Show” behind the Rockefeller Center and Disney World in the nation by Yahoo.com. Celebrate the Christmas Season in Louisiana’s oldest city! Enjoy a day filled with live musical entertainment, arts, crafts and food vendors, a parade and a magnificent fireworks show choreographed to holiday music over the Cane River Lake. Admission armbands are required for entry to Front Street & Downtown Riverbank. Advance armband will be available to purchase November 1st. $6 ages 12 & over, $4 children 6-11 & Free under 5. Festival Day: $8 ages 12 & over, $5 children6-11, Free under 5.
7:45 a.m. – Natchitoches “City of Lights” 5K
1:00 p.m. – Festival of Lights Parade
2:30-6p.m – Musical Entertainment on the Downtown Riverbank
6p.m. – Fireworks over Cane River Lake
Above is the schedule for this Saturday that we are thinking about maybe going to.
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Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:18 am to longhorn22
get a meat pie
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:25 am to longhorn22
It's awesome. Great for a date or family outing.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:25 am to longhorn22
My old lady wants to go this Sat so it looks like I will be in attendance
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:27 am to longhorn22
me and the wife drove up last saturday evening. walked along the river, watched the firework show and had dinner at The Landing. overall it was pretty enjoyable.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:27 am to longhorn22
It used to be pretty wild. They've toned it down and made it a lot more family friendly now. The fireworks show is legit.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:34 am to longhorn22
Both my parents are from there, and my grandfather is a past mayor. Owned a bed and breakfast before he died. His place was right on the parade route, so that's where we hung out most of the time.
At night, walk down to front street and just hang out. Watch the firework show. During the day, get a meat pie and go see all the historical places Natchitoches has to offer. Don't tie yourself down with events, just roam around and hang out.
At night, walk down to front street and just hang out. Watch the firework show. During the day, get a meat pie and go see all the historical places Natchitoches has to offer. Don't tie yourself down with events, just roam around and hang out.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:47 am to longhorn22
Had a great time the one and only time that I went. Knew some people that got me a wristband to get into one of the "parties". Free beer and food. It was a good day.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:51 am to longhorn22
Just went this past saturday. Huge crowd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Should be better the next few weekends. Get meat pies from Laysons. Stay away from Mama's for drinks. $10 for a weak jack and coke was ridiculous.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:05 am to longhorn22
I'll be up there this weekend killing some woodies and deer.
Pretty sure we're going to check out the festival as well. Natchitoches is always a good time.
Pretty sure we're going to check out the festival as well. Natchitoches is always a good time.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:11 am to longhorn22
Can admission armbands be purchased online? I'd hate to drive 4 hours and not be admitted
Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:32 am to longhorn22
Would love to check this out! Unfortunately I'll already be out of town this weekend. How is Natchitoches on other weekends? Will they still have plenty of lights and what not?
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:01 am to longhorn22
My wife and I had our first date there. The colder the better. It's adds to the atmosphere.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:32 am to longhorn22
Do they do fireworks every weekend? I have work this weekend.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 12:32 pm to longhorn22
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Above is the schedule for this Saturday that we are thinking about maybe going to.
I would suggest arriving as early as you can if you decide to come. Parking/traffic can get a little crazy as the day goes on - small town and a lot of streets in the downtown area will be closed once it gets close to time for the parade.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 1:06 pm to longhorn22
Any decent hotels in walking distance? I'd love to take the wife and daughter to this.
TIA
TIA
Posted on 12/3/14 at 2:33 pm to longhorn22
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This post was edited on 9/28/22 at 9:26 am
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:03 pm to longhorn22
If you don't have a hotel room already booked, plan on driving a long way to find one (or all the way back home). I'll be there. I think I have been to 25 of the last 27. It's fun.
Be aware- there is no outside alcohol allowed. There are a handful of bars in the area where they have the festival, so you can buy from there. All the restaurants and bars will be packed though. Just be aware of that. The fireworks show is always great. If coming from the South, get off south of town onto hwy 1 (cypress/flora exit I believe) or you'll never get across the river.
Be aware- there is no outside alcohol allowed. There are a handful of bars in the area where they have the festival, so you can buy from there. All the restaurants and bars will be packed though. Just be aware of that. The fireworks show is always great. If coming from the South, get off south of town onto hwy 1 (cypress/flora exit I believe) or you'll never get across the river.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 3:31 pm to longhorn22
It is a great event, especially if you have children.
If you have time, drive two hours to Santa Land, a drive through Xmas light park which is near Tyler, Texas. Your kids will love it.
LINK
If you have time, drive two hours to Santa Land, a drive through Xmas light park which is near Tyler, Texas. Your kids will love it.
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Posted on 12/4/14 at 2:33 am to longhorn22
You'll enjoy it...I miss it. Marched in the parade jr and sr yrs of HS (JROTC)...had a blast! Ditto on the driving directions and watching out for Natchez...LA1 is pretty much a speed trap from one end of the state to the other 
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