Magnolia Mound Creole Christmas + Holiday Fair
Set on the historic grounds of Magnolia Mound, this annual holiday tradition highlights period demonstrations, lively dancers, and West African storytelling. Visitors can take wagon rides and shop a festive marketplace featuring local vendors. The celebration concludes with a traditional bonfire to welcome Papa Noel.
What to Expect
Features West African storytelling, wagon rides, and a bonfire welcoming Papa Noel.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
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Timed Entry
No
Organizer
BREC
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors interested in creole culture
Vibe
Festive and cultural
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Stay through to the end of the afternoon for the annual bonfire welcoming Papa Noel, which closes out the celebration.
- Bring your holiday gift list, since the marketplace features local vendors and the Visitor's Center gift shop carries mostly Louisiana-made items.
- Take a wagon ride around the historic grounds between the dancers, the storytelling and the period demonstrations.
- Leave cigarettes in the car, because smoking is not allowed anywhere on the Magnolia Mound property.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Creole Christmas?
There are period demonstrations, lively dancers, West African storytelling, wagon rides, and a holiday marketplace of local vendors, all on the historic grounds of Magnolia Mound.
How does the day end?
With the annual bonfire to welcome Papa Noel.
Can I do some holiday shopping?
Yes. The marketplace has local vendors. Magnolia Mound also has a gift shop in the Visitor's Center with mostly Louisiana-made books, jewelry, pottery and handmade gifts, plus a section for children.
What is Magnolia Mound?
It is a historic house museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The main house dates to about 1791 and still has its Creole plan, set among old live oaks with an open-hearth kitchen, quarters, a pigeonnier and an overseer's house on the grounds.
Are there restrooms on site?
Yes, the site has restrooms.
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