Christmas Caroling In New Orleans

       Washington park                                                                     

Candlelight Caroling in Faubourg  Marigny's Washington park. A great place to go caroling. The park is surrounded by great coffee shops and Restaurants. December 14 Frenchmen and Royal Streets.

 The Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association are the great hosts. They even serve coffee and cookies as well as providing song sheets and candles.   6pm.

 (504) 945-8014 . Free.

Jackson Square

 Caroling in the Square  Join in no one will notice if you sing out of tune. This  Jackson Square tradition is over 50 years old. A wonderful photo opportunity ,Carolers are inspired by the Beautiful recently renovated St Louis Cathedral.  Candles and song sheets are provided.

 Gates open at 6pm and caroling begins promptly at 7pm. Call (504) 593-9254  Free

 The River

Caroling on the River December 1 - 23 Steamboat NATCHEZ, Toulouse Street at the River 
The sounds of holiday choirs on the authentic Steamboat NATCHEZ at 11:30am daily. Historic and port  11:30am daily. For reservations,  (504) 569-1480 or (800) 233-BOAT  www.neworleanssteamboat.com. $18 Adults, $9 Children

Washington Artillery Park across from Jackson Square

French Market Holiday Caroling There will be many professionals hidden among the tourists and locals. Listen for that special voice among the many that will ring in the holiday New Orleans style with song.

  free 700 block Decatur St December  4th    11 am - 5 pm

 504-522 -2621 www.frenchmarket.org

Armstrong Park  December 12 the Rampart Street  565 8104  Kermit Ruffins  will be in attendance as well as other New Orleans Favorites refreshments served  2 30 to 5 pm  - Free

Caroling in the Courtyard
Academy of the Sacred Heart
4521 St. Charles Avenue
December 13
The school invites you to join its families to celebrate the sounds of the season in the candlelit courtyard around the 151 year old fountain, the centerpiece of the historic courtyard. Founded in 1887, the Sacred Heart Academy is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll carol in the glow of the Academy's magnificent cupola. Candles and song books provided. 5:45 p.m. Call 891-1943. Free.

Caroling in the Oaks
City Park
December 6 & 13
A second year tradition in City Park! Join holiday carolers singing traditional Christmas songs under the beautiful lights in the Entertainment Pavilion in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Ride Area. Holiday caroling 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call 483-9415 or FYI-1515, #98, or visit www.neworleans.com/city park. Admission is $3 and includes walking tour of Celebration in the Oaks.

Caroling on Decatur
Bienville Place Park, Corner of Bienville and Decatur
December 11 & 18
Share in the holiday spirit of the French Quarter as the Upper Decatur Association and McDonogh 15 School children join together to present holiday caroling and festive dancing in this unique park that houses the statue of Bienville, the Indian Bayougoulas and Pere Douvay, the monk. The sculpture was designed by Angela Gregory, completed in 1955 and mounted in 1996. 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Free.

Caroling Under the Stars
Louisiana Nature Center
Joe Brown Memorial Park
Read Boulevard at Nature Center Drive
December 13
Enjoy an old-fashioned community sing-a-long. Home baked cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider, a Christmas bazaar, and Santa will be there for family enjoyment. In the spirit of sharing, donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for Second Harvester's Food Bank. Sponsored by the New Orleans East Economic Development Foundation. 5-7 p.m. Call 244-5377. Free.