Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade
This family-centered holiday parade features festive floats, bands, and marching groups kicking off the holiday season. The procession sets out from The French Market along an extended route through Downtown.
What to Expect
Family-centered holiday parade starting from The French Market through Downtown.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
French Quarter/Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Manning Family Children's
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Plan your viewing spot around this year's new extended route, which starts at The French Market and runs through Downtown.
- Bands and marching groups that want to march this year should email nolaholidayparadeinfo@gmail.com to ask about joining the parade.
- Businesses that want to sponsor the parade can contact Cristina Giambrone at Manning Family Children's about the available sponsorship opportunities.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the parade sets out from The French Market on an extended route through Downtown
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the parade for?
It's a family-centered parade with floats, bands and marching groups that kicks off the holiday season in New Orleans.
What's new this year?
The parade sets out from The French Market and follows a longer route through Downtown.
How can my band or marching group take part?
Email nolaholidayparadeinfo@gmail.com about marching in the parade.
How can a business sponsor the parade?
Contact Cristina Giambrone at Manning Family Children's at cristina.giambrone@lcmchealth.org.
Who puts on the parade?
Manning Family Children's runs it. It is the only freestanding comprehensive children's hospital serving Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
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