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Celebrate the Season in Minden

Welcome to Minden, Louisiana, where the holiday spirit comes alive in a charming blend of festive lights, historic homes, and small-town warmth. This Christmas, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Minden as we explore the town’s Holiday Trail of Lights, historic landmarks, Main Street treasures, hayride tours, and the dazzling Christmas parade and fireworks show.

In November, Minden kicks things off with its Main to Main Trade Days. From dawn until dusk, visitors mosey along a 50+mile stretch of Highway 371 from Minden to the Springhill and the Arkansas state line. Spend two days picking through art, antiques, home furnishings, jewelry and more. In Minden, downtown shops move their store specials outside for a festival-like atmosphere of food and craft vendors.

Explore Historic Minden Main Street, where the festive ambiance is matched only by the warmth of the locals. Discover delightful restaurants serving up seasonal treats and explore quaint shops offering unique gifts, perfect for completing your holiday shopping. Indulge in the local flavors and find one-of-a-kind treasures that make for memorable souvenirs. Experience the town’s historic districts in a unique way with hayride tours that showcase Minden’s rich heritage. Snuggle up with loved ones on a hay-filled trailer as you traverse the cobbled streets, guided by the soft glow of holiday lights. Learn about Minden’s past and present, all while enjoying the crisp winter air and the charm of the season.

So plan your trip today. Use the itinerary builder to create a list of events you don’t want to miss then book a charming room at a local bed and breakfast or nestle into one of our hotels. Merry Christmas! For additional information contact Taylor Wren, City of Minden Main Street (318) 371-4258, or Serena Gray, Visit Webster Parish (318) 377-4240.

Upcoming Events!


Main to Main Trade Days!

Nov 01, 2024 - Nov 02 2024

Mark November 1st and 2nd on your calendar and join the folks in Webster Parish for the 24th Annual Main to Main Trade Days. Whether

Holiday Trail of Lights Hayride Tours

Dec 13, 2024

FREE EVENT-Visit Webster Parish invites you to come enjoy thousands of twinkling lights in Historic Downtown Minden for a free hayride tour of the Christmas

Christmas in Minden Festival

Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 14 2024

Friday, December 13th: A Night of Illumination The magic kicks off on Friday with the dazzling Tree Lighting Ceremony at Minden City Hall at 5:30

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Celebrate your Christmas holiday with a visit to the historic community of Logansport in DeSoto Parish. Located on the Sabine River you’ll enjoy the hard work that turns Logansport into a wonderland of lights from late November through the New Year. Visit DiscoverDeSoto.com for a complete list of holiday events. Next Event: Grand Cane Christmas Parade, Market & Historic Home Tour

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Experience the Old World charm of historic downtown Minden with its original brick streets lined with hundreds of life-sized nutcrackers, thousands of twinkling lights, and Disney characters. Next Event: Holiday Trail of Lights Hayride Tours
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Our holiday season is chocked full of family-friendly events and attractions including two parades,a variety of shops, a spectacular fireworks show,ballet performances and other great holiday events. Next Event: Christmas Open House at the Biedenharn
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Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the downtown district and Cane River Lake. During the six-week holiday season, experience Natchitoches traditions such as carriage tours, fireworks and live entertainment,
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The holiday magic is alive in Ruston with carriage rides, visits with Santa, beautifully decorated downtown shops, streets lined with twinkling lights, a Christmas parade, and more festive fun throughout the entire parish! Next Event: Lincoln Lights up the Pines
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From dazzling fireworks at the drive-in Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival to twinkling light displays at Christmas in Roseland, there are many ways to make the season bright in Shreveport-Bossier. Next Event: Meadows Museum of Art’s Annual Holiday Makers Market
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