Celebrate the Christmas season this year with the folks from the “Friendliest City in the South,” Minden. Enjoy the holidays by visiting Santa, shopping at locally-owned antique stores and specialty shops, and touring the local museums and art galleries. Thousands of Christmas lights and hundreds of nutcrackers are part of this year’s Christmas displays. Minden combines a distinctive holiday experience with fireworks, parades, Christmas concerts, and tours of historic downtown and historic residential district, which are all decked out for the holidays. In November, Minden celebrates its German Heritage during the Fasching Fifth Season Celebration with German food, beer exhibitions and more.
Christmas at the Dorcheat Museum
The History of Webster Parish comes alive at the Dorcheat Historical Museum. This multi media interperative museum, designed by local artist Larry Milford, takes visitors through time from the first settlement in Webster parish to the space age.
Deck the Gallery
Enjoy the works in all media of local artist Larry Milford joined by the multi media works of Rebecca Tyree. Both artists are multi talented and have experience in all types of art and prop and scenery building. Resident artist and designer, Rebecca Tyree, lovingly embraces Minden as she brings her new art form working with different metals, chemicals and found objects. Her art form is constantly evolving. Larry has many works of scupture throughout the city of Minden and is the designer and artistic director of the Dorcheat Historical Museum.
Reception Friday, November 11th
4-7 Pm .. Free
Gallery Open every Thursday & Friday 11-6, Saturday 11-2
Fasching Fifth Season Celebration
Celebrate all things German at the Minden Fasching Fifth Season Festival. The party starts on Friday, November 11th and continues through Saturday, November 12 at dark with the illumination of thousands of Christmas lights and a fireworks display. Saturday, bring the family and enjoy ice skating, German food, entertainment, arts, crafts and a beer exhibition. Begin your holiday season in Minden at the Fasching Fifth Season Festival!
Minden Cemetary Ghost Walk
Watch history and dead people come to life to tell their stories of “the good ole’ days in Minden.” Live at the Old Minden Cemetery.
Catch tour bus at MBL Bank On Main Street
Hometown Holiday Open House
Shop locally owned specialty shops during Christmas Open House in Minden. Refreshments, store specials, sales and unique merchandise not found in the mall!
First Baptist Church Choir & Orchestra Christmas Concert
The celebrated First Baptist Church of Minden Choir and Orchestra presents their annual Christmas Concert in the Sacturary of the First Baptist Church. The public is invited to celebrate the birth of Christ through song.
Wrap it Up Downtown
Minden Main Street invites you to “Wrap It Up Downtown” all day Tuesday, December 6th. Stroll through our art galleries, museum, antique shops and specialty shops. Santa will be available for pictures from 4 PM until 6 PM! Visit Downtown Minden … we boast small town charm, brick streets and unique people!
A Candlelight Christmas by the Minden Community Chorus
Christmas music abounds at the Minden Community Chorus Candlelight Christmas Concert. The chorus will be joined this year by the St. Rest Baptist Church Choir. The concert is free and is just a short distance from the parade!
Minden Evening Lions Christmas Parade
Bands, floats, marching groups and of course, Santa, await you at the annual Minden Christmas Parade. Come early and grab you a place in historic downtown Minden! Family Friendly!
Snow In Academy Park
It will be snowing in Academy Park on December 6th from 4-7 PM! Guaranteed! Children of all ages can enjoy old fashioned fun and a white Christmas!
Sponsored by the Historic Residential Association
Historic District Candlelight Tour of Homes
The Minden Historic Residential District boats some of the most beautiful homes and churches in North Louisiana. Plan to spend the day in Minden and join the tour beginning at 4PM!
The Sounds of Christmas Concert
The Choir and Orchestra of The First Baptist Church in Minden invite one to enjoy fellowship and hear the sounds of Christmas.
St. John’s Episcopal Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Enjoy Music presented by the St. John’s Choir beginning at 10pm followed by Midnight Candlelight Mass. All are welcome to celebrate the birth of Christ.