Illustration of a snowman and small decorated trees in a snowy yard beside a red house, all glowing with warm string lights (Christmas in Lafreniere Park)

Christmas in Lafreniere Park

Visitors can experience displays illuminated by over 10 million LED lights, including elaborate decorations, holiday light sculptures, and artificial snow. Guests can explore the lights either on foot through walking tours or from the comfort of their vehicle on a driving tour. The event also features live entertainment from local school choirs and dance groups, alongside special events such as a drone show and a traditional Louisiana bonfire.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

visitjeffersonparish.com

When

Tickets

$20 per vehicle. Tickets purchased at the gate can be paid for by credit or debit card; cash is not accepted at the gate.

Hours

5:30 PM–9:00 PM; Christmas-themed performances Mondays through Thursdays, 6 PM–8 PM. Additional time for walking tours has not yet been announced.

Parking

The 2026 parking and available-entrance information has not yet been announced. In previous years, vehicles entered from West Napoleon Avenue and exited at Downs Boulevard, with traffic typically flowing counterclockwise. The Downs Boulevard entrance was closed daily at 5:00 pm; the West Napoleon Avenue gate closed at 9:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visitors are asked to follow the event staff’s traffic directions.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-light fans

Vibe

Festive and dazzling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a credit or debit card for gate ticket purchases because cash is not accepted.
  • Choose between a driving tour and a walking tour; additional walking-tour hours have not been announced.
  • Follow event staff’s traffic directions because 2026 parking and entrance information has not been announced.
  • If you want to see the school choir and dance-group performances, plan around their Monday-through-Thursday schedule.
  • Consider the dated special events when choosing a visit: the drone show, Christmas run and Louisiana bonfire are on separate days.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The event is closed on Christmas Day.
  • Christmas-themed performances take place Mondays through Thursdays in the evening.
  • A drone show is scheduled for December 4.
  • The Crescent City Classic Christmas Run is scheduled for December 5.
  • A Traditional Louisiana Christmas Bonfire is scheduled for December 12.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can visitors experience the lights on foot or from a vehicle?

Both driving and walking tours are offered. The event’s stated hours apply to the display, but additional walking-tour hours have not been announced.

What can visitors see during the display?

The park features more than 10 million LED lights, elaborate decorations, artificial snow and holiday light sculptures.

Are there performances or special event nights?

Christmas-themed performances by local school choirs, dance groups and others take place Mondays through Thursdays. Special events include a drone show, a Christmas run and a traditional Louisiana Christmas bonfire.

How can visitors pay at the gate?

Gate ticket purchases are accepted by credit or debit card only; cash is not accepted.

What should drivers know about parking and park entrances?

The 2026 parking and entrance information has not been announced. Follow event staff’s traffic directions; previous years’ entrance details are not confirmed for this season.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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