I've made a list... and checked it so many times! Y'all... let me just say the list of holiday and Christmas events that are happening this month from New Iberia to Morgan City is growing every day!
I am truly amazed at this wonderful community of businesses and organizations that offer toy drives, food distributions, and so many family fun events for our community. Please ake sure to keep coming back to our event calendar every day to check out what's in store this month. With that being said, I also ask for you to double-check with the original providers before heading out since it seems the weather so far this month has not been cooperating with us for the weekends. Several events have either been postponed, rescheduled, or canceled due to severe weather predictions.
We have another fun craft this week to do with the kids! Check out the Easy Pinecone Gnome you can make at home. I love using the elements of nature for holiday crafts. Speaking of crafts, we will be back on the air next Wednesday, December 13, 2023, with Alex Worstell and News15 Today for another fun, inexpensive holiday craft, so be sure to tune in or catch us on their YouTube channel.
I don't know about you, but Christmas for us means plenty of cookies both store-bought and homemade. We have a great recipe this week for three holiday cookies that can easily become a family favorite. Let me know if you give one of them a try!
Tonight kicks off the celebration of Hanukkah and we have four families sharing their family's favorite Hanukkah traditions this week. In light of recent events in the world around us, it is meaningful to remember Hanukkah is a holiday that celebrates light, unity, resilience, and hope.
I am proud to be one of the sponsors for this year's New Iberia Decorated Best Christmas Decorations contest for the Best Business Decorations. We are updating the map each week for local families in New Iberia to enjoy a holiday drive around town admiring the festive lights. Egg nog anyone?
The time to enter the Unwrap the Ultimate Holiday Gift: Win A $250 Live Nation Gift Card giveaway is almost up! Make sure to enter for your chance to win before December 12, 2023!
Now, here are our top recommendations for this week:
| We've made our list... and checked it MORE than twice! However, due to threat of severe weather in New Iberia again this weekend, several events have been rescheduled. Please remember to check with the original venue/host before heading out for your holiday fun this December.  Image via CanvaPro |
1. The 46th Annual Queen City Christmas Parade -Downtown New Iberia
Friday, December 8, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The fun begins at 6:00 pm with the lighting of the Christmas tree at City Hall on Main Street at 6:00pm. Then, the parade will kick off at Lee Street and parade down Main Street, ending at Jefferson Street by Cane River Pecan Co. Immediately following the parade, be sure to meet up with Santa at the gazebo at Bougliny Plaza for a photo-opt with your family.
2. Christmas Artwalk in Paris a la Breaux - Downtown Breaux Bridge
Saturday, December 9, 2023
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The annual Christmas Artwalk in Paris a la Breaux is offering plenty of fun for the whole family. Enjoy a vendor show with over 60 arts & crafts vendors, local artists, live music, sweets and treats, photos with Santa, and much more.
3. Abbeville Cajun Christmas Celebration - Downtown Abbeville
Sunday, December 10, 2023
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Shop with local arts & crafts vendors, classic car show, live music, photos with Santa, kid's craft corner and so much more!The Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. from the train tracks on S. State Street and head north towards Edwards Street and then end back at the tracks by way of S. Washington Street. The Rotary Club of Abbeville will be handing out free toys for kids after the parade inside the square immediately following the parade.
4. Christmas on the Bayou Festival - Downtown St. Martinville
Sunday, December 10, 2023
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Annual St. Martinville Christmas Parade will begin at 2:00 pm at St. Martinville Senior High and parade down Main Street to the old Fred's. T
Then, stay for the The First Annual Christmas on the Bayou Festival. As of Saturday, the festival has been moved from City Hall to the Fairgrounds at 200 Madison Street. Enjoy live performances by Keith Frank and DJ Troy-D, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, a kid's zone, Santa Claus and more!
5. Holiday Fun at The Main Cup - Loreauville
Thursday, December 14, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join The Main Cup in Loreauville for holiday fun this December! Celebrate with your family at these upcoming events:
December 14th: Reindeer Games & Ugly sweater contest. 6pm-8pm
December 21st: Movie Night: The Polar Express. There will be two showings, first at 5pm and second at 7pm
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