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Golden Meadow Christmas Boat Parade and Gumbo Cook-Off

Celebrate the holiday season on the bayou with daytime festivities and an evening lighted boat parade. Visitors can browse craft booths, participate in a live auction, and enjoy food, music, and kids activities at the church grounds. Spectators can also line the bayou to watch illuminated boats cruise the water.

What to Expect

Lighted boat parade and holiday festival along Bayou Lafourche.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Golden Meadow

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Golden Meadow Christmas Boat Parade

Food & Drink

Food is available at the church-ground festivities.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and parade fans

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church
723 N Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Golden Meadow, LA
70357

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Activities start at 10:00am; the lighted boat parade is at 6:30pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Make a full day of it by spending the daytime at the church festivities, then staying for the lighted boat parade on Bayou Lafourche that evening.
  • The boats run up the bayou to Airport Road, then back down to the southern end of Golden Meadow, so plan your viewing spot along that stretch.
  • Bring the kids early, since kids' activities, music and craft booths run at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church before the evening parade.
  • Dress warmly and bring a chair for the evening, since you'll be standing or sitting along the bayou in December to watch the boats.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do before the boat parade?

Spend the day at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church for food, music, craft booths, a live auction, kids' activities and more.

Is there anything for kids?

Yes. Kids' activities are part of the daytime festivities on the church grounds.

Where is the food?

The food is at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, along with the music, craft booths and auction.

What route do the boats take?

The parade starts on Bayou Lafourche at Our Lady of Prompt Succor and heads up the bayou to Airport Road. It then turns back south and goes down the bayou to the southern end of Golden Meadow.

How do I reach the organizers?

Call 985-637-9892 or email goldenmeadowchristmasboatparade@yahoo.com.

Tags

Christmas marketcommunity celebrationfestive foodfamily friendlyholiday traditionseasonal activitiesparadesfood vendors

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team