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CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER...CAJUN STYLE!

Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest

and carnival rides throughout the weekend.

Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting!

Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!!

Miniature Bonfires for sale by the Poche's!!!!!!!  Call 225-869-9473 to order.  Shipping not included in below prices.

13" Lighted--$40    13" Stuffed--$30    5" Stuffed--$15    3" Stuffed--$10    3" Ornament--$10

History

Committee  / Volunteer Information

Sponsors

Bonfire Permits / Christmas Eve

Directions

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Friday, December 9 (2 PM - MIDNIGHT):

2:00 PM—Festival Opens

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Music By: "Times On Tunes"

4:30 PM—Gumbo Cook-off, Potato Salad Showdown, Bread Pudding Bake Off

5:00—8:00 PM— Music By: The Creole String Beans

7:00 PM—Bonfire Lighting on the Levee*

7:15—7:30—Cook-off Results

9:00 PM—12:00 AM— Music By: Bag of Donuts

Saturday, December 10 (9 AM -  MIDNIGHT):

9:00 AM—Festival Opens

9:00 AM - Gingerbread House Contest

9:00 AM - 4-H Cookie Contest

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM—Children’s Pageant

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Pictures with Santa

12:30—2:30 PM—Children Live Entertainment :

Gifted and Talented Centre

Gramercy Elementary School Choir

2:30 - 4:30 PM-Music By: "Animosity"

5:00—8:00 PM—Music By: "Boothill"

7:00 PM—Bonfire Lighting on the Levee*

9:00—12:00 AM — Music by: The Molly Ringwalds

Sunday, December 11 (10 AM - MIDNIGHT):

8:30 AM - 1/2 Mile Kids Run/Walk

9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk

9:00 AM—Million Mutt March (To benefit Ascension Animal Shelter)

10:00 AM—Festival Opens

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM--Car Show

11:00 AM—1:00 PM - Children Live Entertainment:

Juggler's

Louisiana Kid's

Riverside Band

Yvonne's Direction in Dance - Company and Dance Camp

Purple Jazz Dance Team

LHS Periquettes

12:00 PM - Gingerbread House Contest Awards

2:00—5:00 PM—Music by: Misbehavin

6:00 PM—Bonfire Lighting on the Levee*

6:00—9:00 PM—Music by: No Idea

Free Shuttles to the levee are available

30 minutes prior to bonfire lighting.


Food Booths, Crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest

Amusement Rides and Family Fun throughout the weekend.

Admission $4

Kids under 10 and Adults 62+ — Free