Join us 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 35-foot Christmas tree in Town Square. Enjoy free ice skating and play in six tons of real snow at the Snow Village. Roaming performers will be on hand including a magician, a balloon artist, stilt walkers, and more. Visit Santa’s Gift Shoppe and listen to holiday music during an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts. Don’t miss the many downtown holiday open houses and art showings. Below is a list of events for you to celebrate the season with us. And do not forget to check out the North Boulevard Town Square website: http://townsquarebr.org!

2012 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!
2012 Holiday Season Schedule of Events and Festival of Lights Flyer

Christmas Music Playlist
Enjoy a compilation of Christmas music while browsing the site!

	All I want for Christmas is You Mariah Carrey		Jolly Old St. Nicholas Chicago		Winter Wonderland Tony Bennett
	Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) U2		God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Barenaked Ladies/S. McLachlan		Let it Snow Michael Buble'

Skating on the River Outdoor Ice Skating –North Blvd near the Hartley/Vey Studio Theatre Entrance 4 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free! Skates will be provided at no charge.	Community Stage The Hartley/ Vey Studio Theatre, 5p.m. - 6 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Performances by: Baton Rouge Music Studios, The Dunham Big Band, Opera Louisiane, EBRP Children’s Choir and more.	Mayor’s Stage North Boulevard Town Square, John Gray and his Soul JukeBoxx, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.	Lighting of the Tree North Boulevard Town Square, 6:15 p.m. Fireworks immediately following!

Swing Into Christmas Street Dance North Boulevard Town Square, 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 -------What are you doing New Year'sEve?	Santa’s Gift Shoppe Shaw 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 Galvez Lawn, 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 inside Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center, 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 / Open House from 4PM-9PM
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
Fleur Du Jour – 447 Third Street., 344-9300, www.fleurdujourla.com / Open House from Noon - Until