Grab your cameras and your Christmas cheer, and get ready to enjoy the magic of the season. The Festival of Lights, Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition, transforms the winter sky into a wonderland on December 6th from 4-8 pm.
Welcome the holidays with half a million sparkling lights on North Boulevard, a 35-foot Christmas tree, a snow village complete with ice skating, and a visit from Santa Claus himself! Watch as the magic lights up before your eyes with a fireworks show and the annual tree lighting ceremony in North Boulevard Town Square.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Skating begins at 4PM – Ages 5-10 Only
Snow Village begins at 5PM – Ages 5-15 Only
Snow in Baton Rouge??? Yep, 6 tons of real snow will be ready and waiting for the kids at Repentance Park! Repentance Park is located between the Old State Capitol and River Center. Enjoy Baton Rouge’s very own Rockefeller Center-style ice skating rink located on the first floor of the River Center Plaza, where festival-goers can stand on the balcony and watch the children skate around the plaza!
TREE LIGHTING & FIREWORKS – 6:20pmÂ
Mayor Broome will countdown the City’s Christmas Tree lighting along with half a million sparkling lights on North Boulevard. Experience the magic beneath the 25-foot Christmas tree on North Boulevard and marvel over the elaborate fireworks show on the Mississippi River! While you await the countdown, you can support Louisiana Youth Orchestra by shopping their bake sale, where baked goods, hot chocolate, and popcorn will be available for purchase, or let the kids decorate a personalized ornament to cherish for years to come.
The preferred area for viewing the fireworks will be North Boulevard at Town Square, facing the Christmas Tree and Mississippi River.
BATON ROUGE Â SANTAÂ
Following the magical Christmas tree lighting at the Town Square, Santa, along with Mrs. Claus, will make their way to Louisiana’s Old State Capitol for the special event, Santa in the Senate , from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Take a photo and share your wish list with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the historic old Senate Chamber. Throughout the event, kids can unleash their creativity with arts and crafts. Everyone can anticipate a special surprise treat as they head out for the night.
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Downtown Baton Rouge will be in the holiday spirit with many activities. Most of the downtown churches and museums participate in the evening by having live nativity scenes, giving away hot chocolate, singing Christmas carols, and much more!
ARTIST VILLAGE
Produced by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, this year’s Artists Village at the Festival of Lights will be located in the Rhorer Plaza Lawn. Over 10 local artists will be selling handmade crafts to complete your Christmas shopping list. Along with the artists the festival will include a bake sale, hot chocolate for sale, and multiple food vendors.
Date: December 6th 4-8 PM
Location: North Boulevard Town Square
222 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Baton Rouge Louisiana 70801
