More than 300 Northwestern State students, faculty and staff in the School of Creative and Performing Arts combine their talents to present the Gala as a kickoff to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Large crowds attend the Gala each year which is based on the long-running Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.
Visitors to the site are welcome to tour the site, watch the morning Christmas Parade, visit the 18th Centurary re-enactors, view a variety of demonstrations throughout the day.
Mark your calendars! Celebrate the Christmas season in Louisiana’s oldest city. Enjoy our daylong festival filled with music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and our famous firework show choreographed to holiday music over Cane River Lake. More information to come!
Visit Santa in his house on the South end of the Downtown River bank through December 3- 23, 2023 Click the link below to read all about the history of The Santa Claus House
Admission is free however a donation to FAUNA is suggested
The Christmas Tour of Homes is a holiday tour of uniquely decorated homes in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The event will feature docent-led commentaries on the history of each property as well as the unique holiday decorations. The Christmas Tour of Homes is a self-guided walking tour. You may begin at any of the properties listed below. […]
Proncal Community Center Cookies and Hot Chocolate with Santa and Mrs. Claus *FIREWORKS* Crafts Outdoor movie- Weather Permitting
Join us in meeting the jolly fellow himself and his little elves for some yummy cookies ! ( Tickets on sale Nov. 1st)
Live Music:Mike McKenzie Band 4:30 pm Rockin' Doopsie 7:15pm
Come create holiday cards for loved ones and send some holiday cheer to friends at Natchitoches Community Care
Please join us at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest History Museum as Utility Department Director Matt Anderson talks about the Natchitoches Christmas Lights and the process of installign them each year. The annual display includes over 300,000 lights and 100 set pieces.Free and Open to the Public Visitors are allowed to bring […]
More Information and Reservations call: (318) 352- 0383
Please join us as Warren Perrin discusse his new book about Olympian David Berger "The Weight of History, The Power Of Apology". Berger was an american issraeli who competed collegiately at Tulane before making the 1972 Olympian team. He was killed by Palestinian Terrorists along with two other athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.This event […]
The parade will begin at 2 p.m. from the staging area at NSU Elementary Lab School on Caldwell Drive. From there, the parade will proceed to Second Street, down University Parkway and on to Jefferson Street. Download the flyer for more information and see parade route below. The public is invited to attend the parade […]
Come join in a Second Line and be apart of the Mardi Gras Kings Toast Live Jazz Music at 5pm at laughing Sams Discs Second Line through St. Denis, Miles, Duncournau, and Horn
Official website for Natchitoches Travel and Events Information — Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau
