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Downtown Festival of Lights
Shaw Center for the Arts / Lafayette Park
Friday, December 2nd
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
*Free Parking in River Center Parking Garage!
Join us under downtown's historic oaks to commemorate Baton Rouge's oldest holiday tradition. Transforming the winter sky into a wonderland, the Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the 25-foot Christmas tree in Lafayette Park. Enjoy free ice skating and play in six tons of real snow at the Snow Village. Roaming performers will be on hand including a magician, a balloon artist, stilt walkers, and more. Visit Santa's Gift Shoppe and listen to holiday music during an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts. Don't miss an illuminated Miracle on Third Street and the many downtown holiday open houses and art showings. Below is a list of events for you to celebrate the season with us!
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Please view the attached flyer to check out what Downtown Baton Rouge has to offer throughout the month of December!
2011 Holiday Season Schedule of Events
Festival of Lights Map
Don't miss the many Special Holiday Gift Shops downtown! For all of your Holiday Shopping needs please visit one of the many shops in the downtown area! Specialty items and gift certificates available at local coffee shops, spas, and other area merchants. For contact information please check out the link:
Downtown Merchant Listing
Look forward to seeing you all!
Thanks,
DDD