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 5th from 4-8 pm.
Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition transforms the winter sky into a wonderland of light and joy. The highlight of the evening comes whenMayor-President Sid Edwardslights North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights, illuminating downtown for the season.
Visitors can shop for unique holiday gifts at theArts Market, enjoylive music and dance performances, and gather beneath the30-foot Christmas tree in North Boulevard Town Square. The night ends with aspectacular fireworks show, capping off a magical evening for the whole family.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Skating begins at 4PM – Ages 5-10 Only
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!
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.
TREE LIGHTING & FIREWORKS
The mayor 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.
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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 5th 4-8 PM
Location: Rhorer Davis Plaza on North Boulevard
