96th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Season

The Natchitoches Christmas Festival has evolved into a six-week long Christmas Season. The Christmas Season begins on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and concludes on January the 6th, the Epiphany. Over 300,000 lights and 100 plus set pieces are on display every night at dusk.

Schedule of Events

November 19, 2022

10:00am-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

10:00am-4:00pm: Cookies with Santa

4:30pm-9:00pm: "Turn on the Holidays!" - Join us for the official start to the Natchitoches Christmas season. This event features musical entertainment and fireworks!

4:00pm-7:00pm: Holiday Open House - Historic District Business Association Shops Open Late

7:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage
3:45pm - Kelli Roberts Band
6:00pm - Nola Dukes Band

November 20, 2022

4:00pm-8:30pm: Light the Way 5K
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November 25, 2022

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

3:00pm-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

5:30pm-8:30pm: DJ on the Riverbank Stage

November 26, 2022

Downtown Riverbank $10 admission after 1pm, ages 6 and under are Free

9:00am-4:30pm: Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Mall at Natchitoches Events Center
Cost: Free

10:00am-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

7:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage
3:45pm - Becky & The Shuffle Kings
6:00pm - Jaryd Lane

November 30, 2022

7:00pm-8:30pm: Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

December 1, 2022

7:00pm-8:30pm - Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

December 2, 2022

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

5:30pm-8:30pm: DJ on the Riverbank Stage

7:00pm-8:15pm: Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

9:00pm-10:00pm: Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

December 3, 2022

Festival Area - $10 admission beginning at 6am. Ages 6 and under are Free

7:00am - 7:00pm - Mistletoe Market (City Bank parking lots on Second Street)

1:00pm - Festival of Lights Parade

6:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage
2:30pm - Louisiana Sidemen
5:00pm - Mike McKenzie Band

December 6, 2022

7:30pm: Lessons & Carols: NSU Chamber Choir at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church

December 8, 2022

5:00pm-8:00pm: Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.natchitocheshf.com)

6:00pm: Gospel Night on the Riverbank Stage

December 9, 2022

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

3:00pm-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

5:00pm-8:00pm: Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.natchitocheshf.com)

?6:00pm: Gospel Night on the Riverbank Stage

December 10, 2022

Downtown Riverbank $10 admission after 1pm, ages 6 and under are Free

10:00am-4:00pm: Cookies with Santa

10:00am-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

1:00pm-4:00pm - Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.natchitocheshf.com)

5:00pm - Lighted Boat Parade

7:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage
3:45pm - Pete & Paul Band
6:00pm - Wayne Toups

December 15, 2022

5:00pm-8:00pm - Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.natchitocheshf.com)

December 16, 2022

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

4:00pm-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest featuring SNOW HILL on the Downtown Riverbank

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Live Entertainment - Jenny & Kelli

5:00pm - 8:00pm: Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.natchitocheshf.com)

December 17, 2022

Downtown Riverbank $10 admission after 1pm, ages 6 and under are Free

10:00am-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest featuring Snow Hill on the Downtown Riverbank

1:00pm-4:00pm: Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.natchitocheshf.com)

7:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage
3:45pm - 92 Twenty
6:00pm - Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs

December 23, 2022

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

3:00pm-9:00pm: Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

5:30pm-8:30pm: DJ on the Riverbank Stage

December 24, 2022

10:00am-6:00pm - Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

7:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage
5:00pm - LaCour Trio

December 31, 2022

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

6:00pm - Live Music on the Riverbank Stage

8:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

December 4th - 23rd, 2022

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Santa Claus House

Free (Saturday visits will require an armband for Riverbank access)

Visit with Santa in his house on the South end of the Downtown Riverbank

Date: November 19-December 31, 2022

Location: Various Venues in Natchitoches, LA 71457.

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