Baton Rouge always goes big for the holidays, including some spectacular holiday light displays perfect for a family night out this time of year. See local landmarks transformed with thousands of twinkling lights, stroll through enchanting, glittering gardens near Baton Rouge homes for sale, or settle in for a legendary Christmas parade as the light display dances to the music through downtown Baton Rouge. Our real estate agents have the exciting details on 5 holiday light displays coming to Baton Rouge this year.
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Festival of Lights – 222 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Festival of Lights is the longest-running holiday tradition in Baton Rouge, and it only seems to grow more amazing every year. Start with the tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks show, which both take place at North Boulevard Town Square on December 6, 2024. On the day of the festival, there will also be ice skating, shopping in a scenic holiday village, live entertainment, and, of course, a visit from Santa. While the extra activities around Festival of Lights are for one day, you can stroll North Boulevard throughout the holiday season while it's lit with more than half a million holiday lights. -
Zoo Lights – 13350 Hwy. 19, Baker, LA 70714
Always a favorite for local families, Zoo Lights returns to the Baton Rouge Zoo from November 29 – December 30, 2024, from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM each day. Visit to see the zoo transformed into a magical wonderland of holiday lights, then try a meal from the special holiday menu at the Flamingo Cafe. On select Friday and Saturday evenings, Santa will also be hanging out at the Otter House during Zoo Lights. -
Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General – 8585 Picardy Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General is a dazzling annual display that includes three mega-trees, a 24-foot lighted tunnel, and a variety of special events throughout the holidays. These include the Snow and Glow event, which features snow, glow-in-the-dark dancers, and tons of family-friendly fun. Check the link for the latest details on 2024 dates for Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General. -
Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade 2024 – Downtown Baton Rouge, LA
Like the Festival of Lights, the Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade is a Baton Rouge holiday tradition that dates back decades – in this case all the way to 1948. The creative, beautifully lit floats in the parade are often holiday light displays in their own right, and many of the lights on the floats are also set to dance to holiday music throughout the event. This year's parade is on December 14, 2024, through downtown Baton Rouge, with proceeds from the event benefiting a variety of youth-focused local charities. -
Louisiana Lights at Windrush Gardens – 4560 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
LSU hosts so many community events around Baton Rouge, including the Louisiana Lights at Windrush Gardens from the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. Visit Burden Museum & Gardens from November 30 – December 29, 2024 for an enchanting evening of holiday lights and artistry. There are a variety of special theme nights planned throughout the event, including Poinsettias & Prosecco (December 4), A Rural Life Christmas (December 8), and Barks & Bright Night (December 12).
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