RESCHEDULED- Friday, December 11th
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
River Center Plaza
Join us on December 11th, 2009 under downtown’s historic oaks to commemorate Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition. Transforming the winter sky into a wonderland, the Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the snow at the 35-foot Christmas tree, where Third Street meets North Boulevard. Enjoy free ice skating and play in six (6) tons of real snow at the Snow Village. Visit Santa’s Gift Shoppe or listen to holiday music during an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts. Don’t miss an illuminated Miracle on Third Street and visit the many holiday open houses. Look below for a lists of events and celebrate the season during an evening filled with the Christmas spirit!
2009 Festival of Lights Flyer
2009 Downtown Festival of Lights Events map
Please view the attached flyer to check out what Downtown Baton Rouge has to offer throughout the month of December!
2009 Holiday Season Schedule of Events
Christmas Music Playlist
Enjoy a compilation of Christmas music while browsing the site!
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Skating on the River |
Community Stage Galvez Plaza, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Featuring: BR Center for Visual & Performing Arts, EBRP Children’s Choir, EBRP Junior Chorus, Sweet Adelines and more… |
Mayor’s Stage |
Lighting of the Tree Galvez Plaza, 6:15 p.m. Fireworks immediately following! |
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Swing Into Christmas Street Dance Galvez Plaza, 6:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. Featuring Ned Fasullo and his Fabulous Big Band Orchestra playing holiday and big band favorites. For more info visit www.nedfasullo.com  Ned Fasullo-------Santa Clause is Coming to Town |
Santa’s Gift Shoppe River Center Plaza, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Shop early for the holidays at Santa’s specialty shops. Find innovative, handcrafted gifts from talented local artisans at Baton Rouge’s most unique shopping experience! Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. |
Free Snow Village River Center Plaza, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Experience six (6) tons of real snow and enjoy ‘snow ice cream cones’ after fun in the snow. | Classic Christmas Movies Showing in the River Center Plaza, 6:30 pm – 9 p.m. |
Special Holiday Gift Shops
Don't miss the many Special Holiday Gift Shops downtown! For all of your Holiday Shopping needs please visit one of the many shops in the downtown area! Specialty items and gift certificates available at local coffee shops, spas, and other area merchants. For contact information please check out the link: Downtown Merchant Listing
Lokka Med Spa – 334 Third Street, 381-7944, www.lokkamedspa.com
Louisiana Arts and Science Museum – 100 River Rd., 344-5272, www.lasm.org
LSU Museum of Art – 100 Lafayette St., 225-389-7200, www.lsumoa.com/
Old State Capitol – 100 North Blvd., 342-0500, www.sos.louisiana.gov
Old Governor's Mansion – 502 North Blvd., 387-2464, www.oldgovernorsmansion.org
USS Kidd – 305 S River Rd., 342-1942, www.usskidd.com
Louisiana State Capitol – State Capitol Dr., 342-7317, http://www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/Capitol/Capitol.htm
Bates & Thigpin – 335 Third St., 387-0929
Beauregard Gallery – 715 Europe St., 383-1932
Hilton Capitol Center Gift Shop – 201 Lafayette St., 344-5866, www.hilton.com
Capitol Grocery – 701 Spanish Town Rd., 387-2691, www.capitolgrocery.com
Downtown Storefront Christmas Decorations Contest
Dust off those Christmas decorations and thinking caps! Decorate your storefronts to celebrate Christmas 2009! We want Downtown Baton Rouge to be GREEN and RED this year. If you are creative enough, your organization just might win Le Bâton de Noël! Designed by nationally recognized artist Denise Greenwood, Le Bâton de Noël will be awarded to the location chosen as best decorated storefront in the Downtown Development District.
Click for a list of participating businesses
2009 Entry Form
Please take a minute and watch last year's Festival of Lights slideshow!
2008 Festival of Lights Video Download
