Imagine a southern city park oasis that is green virtually all year transformed to a winter wonderland with moss draped oaks that are 100 years old draped in a million twinkling lights! This two-mile driving or walking tour goes through the New Orleans Botanical Gardens, Storyland, and the Carousel, a charming restored antique wooden carousel, miniature train, roller coaster, ferris wheel, and many other rides. There is also musical entertainment and visits by Santa. This is a must see if you are in New Orleans the months of December and January.
Celebration in the Oaks 12/1-31 Historic New Orleans City Park Open 5:30-10:30pm. Visit www.neworleans.com/citypark or call (504) 483-9415 for information. $3 per person/walking tour and $8 per car or family van/driving tour. No walking tours on December 24, 25, and 31. This display continues through January 6.
You may also take motorcoach tours directly from the Quarter: Gray Line Tours 12/1-30, except 24 & 25 Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse, one block from historic Jackson Square. "Your tour guide is a North Pole visitor who traveled south just to show you this wonderland of lights. Along the way you'll enjoy holiday refreshments and sing along to your favorite Christmas carols. Guided motorcoach tour with some walking required." Departs 6pm. Call (504) 569-1401 or (800) 535-7786 or visit www.GrayLineNewOrleans.com. Show your AAA card and save.
New Orleans Tours 12/1-30, except 24 & 25
"This delightful tour includes a half-hour motorcoach ride through the towering oaks and a one-hour walking tour through sparkling gardens. Light snacks and holiday beverages are available on the walking tour." Departs from select French Quarter and Downtown locations starting at 5:30pm. For more information and tickets, call (504) 592-0560 or (800) 543-6332 or visit www.bigeasy.com.
Celebration in the Oaks -- Children's Art Workshop 12/13 & 14 New Orleans Botanical Gardens, City Park "Celebration in the Oaks and the Louisiana Children's Museum have come up with an incredibly fun time for your kids at the Children's Art Workshop, where children get to create a one-of-a-kind art ornament they can bring home. Takes place inside the Botanical Gardens' Lath House." 7-9pm. Visit www.neworleans.com/citypark or call (504) 483-9415. Free with walking tour admission.
And what is New Orleans without our fireworks?
Celebration in the Oaks - Fireworks 12/26 City Park "Sugar plums and pyrotechnics light up historic City Park as the sky explodes with color in a holiday fantasyland." 8pm. Visit www.neworleans.com/citypark or call (504) 483-9415. Free with walking or driving tour admission.
Merry Christmas!
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