Louisiana - December 12, 2024

Make Louisiana Your Holiday Destination 🎄

Make Louisiana your home for the holidays and experience the...

Make Louisiana your home for the holidays and experience the tradition of a classic Cajun Christmas.

December 2024

Christmas Eve bonfires on the levee are a Louisiana tradition.

Christmas Eve Bonfires in Louisiana

South Louisiana lays claim to a spectacular holiday tradition: Christmas Eve bonfires. For generations, these 12-foot-tall structures have been set aglow by families, friends and visitors to light the way for Papa Noël.

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A man plays a conga drum in front of Armstrong Park in New Orleans.

Listen to Louisiana's Music Anytime

Stream the sounds of Louisiana wherever you are. As the birthplace of Cajun, zydeco, swamp pop and jazz, Louisiana’s rhythms are ready to bring the groove to your headphones.

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A man breaks apart a Natchitoches meat pie.

A Weekend in Natchitoches

Wondering where to spend the holidays? This Southern city offers stately oaks, brick-lined streets, delicious po'boys, "Steel Magnolias" and iconic meat pies.

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The Explore Louisiana float at the 2024 Rose Parade.

Catch Louisiana in the 2025 Rose Parade

Explore Louisiana will showcase the state's vibrant culture during the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, this New Year's Day. Watch us from home!

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Santa poses with a mom and her children on the ice skating rink at NOLA ChristmasFest.

December 20-30, 2024

NOLA ChristmasFest – Best in Snow!

Experience an indoor extravaganza featuring New Orleans’ only ice-skating rink. Enjoy festive attractions, carnival rides, live music and visits with Santa.

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