Downtown Development District - A Passion for Progress

TUES. DECEMBER 12, 2017, 8 AM

Downtown Event


festival of Lights
downtown's primere holiday event
Baton Rouge's Oldest Holiday Tradition! Experience the magic of the holiday with the lighting of the 35-foot Christmas Tree and fireworks at North Boulevard Town Square. Enjoy FREE ice skating, play in 10 tons of real snow at the Snow village, see holiday performers, face painters, a balloon artist, stilt walkers, and of course...SANTA!

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1
dec

4:00 pm

LOCATION: North Boulevard Town Square

PARKING SUGGESTION: FREE @ River Center Garages

PRICE: FREE

WEBSITE: downtownbatonrouge.org

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Upcoming Events

*Additional dates and times available

wed

29
nov

7:00 pm

K-LOVE Christmas

K-LOVE Christmas 2017 at the River Center features Steven Curtis Chapman, Plumb, We Are Messengers, and Marc Martel. Experience a night...

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thu

30
nov

7:30 pm

Herlin Riley

Legendary musician Herlin Riley will perform alongside his quartet at the Hartley/Vey Studio at Manship Theatre as part of the Jazz Listening Room Series...

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fri

1
dec

6:30 pm

Santa in the Senate

Join the Old State Capitol's annual Santa in the Senate event - part of the Downtown Festival of Lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the Senate Chamber from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. to take pictures...

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fri

1
dec

5:00 pm

Let It Snow at LASM

Experience a special showing of Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey in the LASM planetarium, and get creative at our hands-on Holiday Ornament Workshop where you can create fun...

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fri

1
dec

5:00 pM

Old Gov. Mansion Cajun Night Before Christmas

The Cajun Night Before Christmas will feature Papa Noel. Kids and families will also have the opportunity to purchase The Cajun Night Before Christmas book and coloring book...

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fri

1
dec

11:00 am

LSU Museum of Art Holiday Trunk Show

Shop unique items from local artists, including jewelry, glass, wood works, glass, photography and paintings. LSUMOA is offering free gift wrap and refreshments, along with 20% off your entire purchase!

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fri

1
dec

6:00 pM*

Live Nativity at First Presbyterian

The Live Nativity tradition is back again with two performances: 6PM & 7PM. Come see the re-enactment of the birth of Jesus and experience a live...

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sat

2
dec

8:00 AM

Red Stick Farmers Market & Arts Market

Kick off the holiday season in downtown Baton Rouge this Saturday. Farmers and food artisans will have fresh, local produce including greens...

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