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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

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Directions

Photo Gallery

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4-H Community Service Flyer

Friday, December 14 (2 PM - MIDNIGHT):

2:00 PM—Festival Opens

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Music By: "Times On Tunes"

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

6:30 PM —Cook-off Results

7:00 PM—Bonfire Lighting on the Levee*

7:00—9:00 PM— Music By: Party at Joe's - band formally known as Typical Reasons

10:00 PM—12:00 AM— Music By: The Topcats

Saturday, December 15 (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 PM: Children Entertainment:

12:30 PM - Katy Roussel

1:00  PM - Chanel Bell Choir

1:30 PM - Riverside Marching Band

2:00 PM - Paulina Elementary School Choir

2:30 PM - LHS Atomic Marching Band

3:00 PM -

3:30 PM -

3:45 PM - SMA Gifted Center

4:00 - 6:00 PM -Music By: Patrick Sylvest and Friends

7:00—9:00 PM—Music By: 90 West

7:00 PM—Bonfire Lighting on the Levee*

10:00—12:00 AM — Music by: Bag of Donuts

Sunday, December 16 (10 AM - 8 PM):

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 - 3:00 PM - Children Live Entertainment:

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Louisiana Kid's

1:00 PM - Yvonne's Direction in Dance Company Members and Xmas Dance Camp

1:30 PM - Gingerbread House Contest Awards

2:00 PM - Laplace Elementary

2:30 - Gramercy Elementary School

2:45 PM - LHS Purple Jazz/Periquettes Dance Team

3:00—5:00 PM—Music by: Kenny Cornett & Killing Time

6:00—8:00 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