New Orleans and Algiers - Bonfire's  to Aid Papa Noel's Trip down the bayous  and river .  December 11 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

2 locations same time

 Algiers Point Levee on the West Bank

 AND

 Woldenberg Park conveniently located close to the French Quarter  (504) 888-7608.

Yuletide On The Bayou (Dec 11) 
Free Admission, Hours of Operation: 9am-2pm, Bouligny Plaza, Main Street, New Iberia, La. Call 337-369-2330for more info.

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  New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, The French Quarter Festival  and much more, food, fun, Everything but Christmas.

A New Orleans Christmas has all the elements of other New Orleans events and more, with an interesting difference over half of the events are free! 

Experience Theatre performances, tours plays, roving carolers and music will abound as new Orleans turns into a wonderland.  The people and houses alike will be dressing  to thrill as Characters roam the French Quarter in 18th century costumes .

 During the Christmas season the stores sell out of Santa hat's a favorite here. as many a new Orleans resident from delivery drivers to businessmen. make them a regular part of their everyday street and even office wear  something you don't see in most cities unless your attending a party.                                                                                    
 

  Shop the best antique shops in the world on Royal street or grab that stocking stuffer in the French Market. Stroll the quarter you will find unique stores and quaint coffee shops

Merriment on Magazine is not to be missed. Magazine Street comes alive during the holidays.

  The French Quarter decked out for the season turns into a wonderland. You can take  cooking lessons from famous New Orleans chefs! Free

 

Christmas events  tours festivals plays

  You have peered into the courtyards through the wrought iron, see the inside, as it was in Christmases past. There  house tours are best during the holidays often serving refreshments and providing activities for children and adults alike.

Experience a Creole Christmas in the city, or travel down river by car, bus or boat to view one of the areas bonfire adventures.

 For many a  generation, Papa Noel has been aided in his journey down the bayou by bonfires made of everything from twigs to timber. Some humble spheres some elaborate structures.

I saw one depicting the governors mansion A man depicting a southern plantation decked out in a white suit came running out as the bonfire was set 

This was in St James parish . Lecther La to be exact. Greyline has a tour but many tourists and locals alike. drive down .The residents construct many bonfire projects on the levee. This is a good place to view the event for 3 reasons .Its Close ,You can view the levee from both sides and the people are very competitive.This year thanks to a revived entrust

we have 2 close to The French Quarter.

 

Christmas Caroling

 View a list of where you can go caroling many parks in the area including Jackson Square  and Washington Park host carolers and provide refreshments candles and sheet music Free

 

Christmas Concerts

  The St Louis Cathedral, recently renovated , hosts some of New Orleans best known  musical artists. Nightly performances can be seen and heard free of charge in a lovely setting . The acoustics are great.!

The new Orleans Philharmonic orchestra even gives a free concert