Schedule Of Events:

November 23, 2024

Preview Party

7-9pm Garden Party in New Orleans Botanical Garden
7-10pm Jingle Bells & Beer in Carousel Gardens Amusement Park

City Park’s largest fundraiser, Celebration in the Oaks, is THE New Orleans holiday tradition. This incredible light festival has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s and is vital to the Park’s maintenance, care, and beautification year round. Make memories with your loved ones in City Park this holiday season.

We offer two ticket levels so that you may design your own Preview Party experience!

Garden Party Ticket: Sip on signature cocktails and enjoy an array of bites from local restaurants in the New Orleans Botanical Garden

Jingle Bells & Beer Ticket: Experience the excitement of the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park with unlimited rides, beer and merriment

Must be 21 or over to attend.

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Walking Tour
Experience an all-access pass to Storyland, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park – which features 18 rides guaranteed to put a smile on your face – and the elegant Botanical Garden, where you can make memories under the twinkling lights with your loved ones.

Driving Tour
City Park’s famous oaks will be swathed in over one million twinkling lights and breathtaking light displays will be scattered throughout the 2.25-mile route through the Park. The Driving Tour is approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Be sure to tune-in to 103.7 upon arrival to enjoy holiday classics.

Date: November 29, 2024 - January 3, 2025

Time:

MON-THURS and SUN HOURS
Driving Tour: 6pm–10pm
Walking Tour: 6pm–10pm

FRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS
Driving Tour: 5pm–11pm
Walking Tour: 5pm–11pm

Christmas Hours: 6pm–9pm

Location:
Preview Party
Garden Party in New Orleans Botanical Garden
5 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Jingle Bells & Beer in Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
7 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124

Driving Tour
4 Friederichs Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124

Walking Tour
7 Victory Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124

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