Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau
629 Spring St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
(888) 45-VISIT
shreveport-bossier.org
Shreveport-Bossier
Les Boutique De Noel
Les Boutique De Noel – sponsored by the Shreveport Opera Guild, presents the 38th annual event. This arts and crafts shopping extravaganza features a variety of holiday gift and decoration ideas. The market features more than 100 shops from a nine-state area and is well attended by more than 10,000 shoppers. For more information call 318-861-6554.
Boardwalk Christmas Lighting Ceremony
The Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier is getting into the holiday spirit lighting Shreveport-Bossier’s largest Christmas tree. The big guy, Santa Claus himself will take a break from the holiday rush at the North Pole to make an appearance. After the lighting ceremony enjoy retail/outlet shopping, a ride on the trolley, dinner and a movie. For more information call (318) 752-1455.
29th Annual Christmas in Roseland
FRIDAYS, SATURDAY, SUNDAYS ONLY: November 23- December 23, 2012 from 5:30
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last car admitted at 9:30 p.m.
Kicking off Thanksgiving weekend, the Gardens of the American Rose Center are transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland featuring more than a million twinkling lights, dozens of lighted displays, giant Christmas Cards to the Community created by area school children, Santa’s Candy Shop and much more. This multi-weekend event features nightly entertainment, photos with Santa, rides on the Roseland Express train, a model train display and tons of fun for the whole family!
ADMISSION
Individual admission is $5 per person or $20 per carload. Ages 2 and younger are free.
Group Rates
- $35 per minibus (Up to 25 people)
- $75 per charter bus, please call 318-938-5402 ext. 223 to make a reservation
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Photos with Santa are $10 each. No personal photography allowed. Santa is located in the Administration Building. Tickets may be purchased online or in the Gift Shop.
ROSELAND EXPRESS TRAIN
Roseland Express tickets are $5. Tickets may be purchased online or in the Gift Shop.
AMERICAN ROSE CENTER GIFT SHOP
Visit our gift shop and do some Christmas shopping. It’s the perfect place to pick up stocking stuffers or gifts for your loved ones.
Mistletoe & More Show
Browse 147 booths of unique holiday decor, jewelry, tasty treats, and plenty of gift ideas. This is the perfect time to complete your holiday shopping in less time and under one roof. Families come together to do their traditional shopping. For more information call 318-564-9489.
Deck the Stacks Christmas Craft Day
Join us for a “Deck the Stacks” Christmas Craft Workshop.
Each library branch will feature a decoration day, inviting patrons and community organizations to come and create a display made from repurposed and recycled materials for at least 75 percent of the display. Visitors can tour the various branches to see the holiday decorations.
For more information call 318-226-5864.
Christmas Show Presented by City of Bossier & BPCC
City of Bossier and Bossier Parish Community College will present a Christmas Music Concert for the community and visitors. The evening’s program will feature classics and popular holiday favorites. This recital is free and open to the public. Can food donations will be accepted. For more information call 318-678-6000.
25th Annual Greening of the Museum
The 25th Annual Greening of Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will take place Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. After a fun-filled morning of performances, making ornaments and giving away prizes for the 24, third grade classes that have designed and decorated a holiday tree displayed throughout the museum until the end of December.
Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival
Fireworks will explode over the majestic Caddo Lake. Concession booths open at 3 p.m. Fireworks start at 6:30 p.m. at Earl G. Williamson Park in Oil City. For more information call 318-631-0182. Like us on Facebook.
Country Christmas Festival
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Celebrate the Christmas season in the country with a full day of activities for the entire family. Festivities culminate with a parade in the quaint town of Vivian. For more information call 318-631-0182 or go to www.vivian.la.us.
”The Nutcracker” 2012
The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents its annual holiday classic, “The Nutcracker”, Dec. 1-2, 2012 at Shreveport’s Riverview Theatre. The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet was founded in 1973 to promote and preserve the art of classical ballet in the community. As one of the oldest arts organizations in Shreveport-Bossier, the Ballet strives to present full-length classical ballet performances at affordable ticket prices. For more information call 318-221-8500.
1st Saturday Tour: Gifts of the Heart
Christmas tour explores works with a Christmas or winter theme, accompanied by inspirational stories of the season – “Joy Stories”. Free to the public for enjoyment and enlightenment, The R.W. Norton Art Gallery features original works of American and European art. With the addition of the South Wing in 1991 and the North Wing in 2003, the Norton has continued to expand its permanent collection and bring outstanding art exhibitions from all over the country. For more information call 318-865-4201.
Benton Christmas on the Square Festival
A full day of family fun is planned with a dash around the square 5k run. There will be a large children’s area with inflatables, face painting, arts, crafts and games and a musical performance. The kids can take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus with Santa’s little red wagon. There will be a food court and Christmas parade. For festival information call 318-746-7557. For parade information call 318-230-6956.
Holiday Laser Light Show
A laser light show set to holiday songs, complete with falling snow. The show runs every 20 minutes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 318-673-7703 or go to www.barnwellcenter.com.
Festival of Lessons & Carols at St Mark’s
A Christmas service of music and readings based on the annual Christmas Eve service sung by King’s College, in Cambridge, England. St. Mark’s inter-generational choir offers special choral music for the season, as well as congregation carols for all.
Free Christmas Gift Wrapping for Senior Citizens
After a long day of shopping stop by the Shreve Memorial Library – Wallette Branch for free Christmas gift wrapping for senior citizens 50 years and and up. 10 a.m. to noon. For more information call 318-425-3630.