It’s usually the most wonderful time of the year for a New Orleans Holiday, but 2020 will be a little different. While there will be enhanced safety and sanitary measures, many of your favorite holiday festivities will still take place!
If you’re looking for a unique holiday experience this year, check out what New Orleans has to offer during the holidays! I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Covid Disclaimer: If you choose to travel right now, please be responsible and respectful of others. Wear a mask when around people, and sanitize your hands often. Do not go out in public if you feel sick!
This post is in collaboration with Hotels.com!
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New Orleans Holiday Lights Displays
New Orleans is one of the most festive cities in the U.S. year round! So it’ll be no surprise that things get a little Extra around the holidays!
All throughout the city you can see over-the-top light displays, from people’s homes, to entire hotel buildings! And if you’re staying in a hotel, you’ll likely be impressed with how they deck their halls!
One of the best, most popular New Orleans Holiday lights displays is Celebration in the Oaks! This year There’s over a million twinkling lights throughout a 2.25 mile driving path! Check the website because this year you need tickets for assigned times and dates!
Here is a full list of places to see New Orleans Holiday Lights!
Holiday Teas, Caroling, and Concerts!
There is a plethora of options for caroling, concerts, and something I didn’t even know was a thing; Holiday Teas!
From a Jazz Bunch with Santa, to Holiday Tea at the Windsor Court (that also includes sparkling wine!), there’s so many festivities going on, you may not have time to do them all!
For an amazing complete list including dates, times, and contact info, I’d recommend checking out this epic post by NewOrleansMom! It will immediately convince you to head to New Orleans this holiday season!
If you’re opting to stay in and social distance, there’s a lot of virtual holiday concerts as well! Check out this list for the schedule!
New Orleans Holiday Parades
If it isn’t already obvious by Mardi Gras and the weekly Second Lines that New Orleans know how to throw an epic parade, wait until you see their holiday versions!
From Christmas on the Bayou on December 14th, to a Horse and Wagon Parade! The holiday parades in New Orleans are sure to please and get you in the holiday spirit! Get there early to get a good spot, and remember to wear your mask!
For a full list of holiday parades, check out this post by Nola Weekend!
Holiday Markets in New Orleans
If you need to do your holiday shopping still, head to one of the holiday markets in New Orleans! Get going quick because many of them are starting already and will end soon!
Coquille Parks is currently having a massive daily Christmas Extravaganza with over 300 vendor booths, 15 food booths, and a kids village with Santa (now until Dec 6).
Here is a full list of Holiday Markets in New Orleans!
Don’t Forget the Token New Orleans Things!
Although you may be heading to New Orleans for the holiday festivities, you can’t forget about the token things to do there! One of my all time favorites is of course getting beignets from Cafe Du Monde! And bar hopping around the French Quarter!
OR, if you want a completely different experience, try to catch the @caramelcurvesmc! And check out the video above for an unexpected tour of New Orleans I did a couple years ago!
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