NOLA Holiday Parade
Dec. 6
New Orleans’ family-centric holiday parade returns for its fourth year featuring an expanded route from the French Market through Downtown. nolaholidayparade.com
Christmas in the Park
Through Dec. 29
Metairie’s premier holiday lights display returns to Lafreniere Park, featuring Saints-themed lights, a sea serpent in the lagoon and more. lafrenierepark.org
LPO Classical Christmas: “The Messiah”
Dec. 5
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs a selection of holiday music, including Handel’s “The Messiah,” at the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
Teddy Bear Tea
Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
Bring the children and the grandchildren to the National World War II Museum for food, music from the Victory Belles, sweet treats and a teddy bear. nationalww2museum.org
“Back to the Future: The Musical”
Dec. 9-14
The Saenger Theater hosts the musical version of the ’80s blockbuster about Marty McFly’s trip back to the 1950s where he meets his teenaged parents. saengernola.com
“Christmastime in New Orleans” with the Big Easy Boys
Dec. 11-14
The Big Easy Boys bring their signature harmonies to their Christmas show at Kenner’s Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. rivertowntheaters.com
Festival of the Bonfires
Dec. 12-14
Celebrate Christmas Cajun-style at Lutcher Recreational Park with the Festival of the Bonfires, featuring bonfires, fireworks and more. festivalofthebonfires.org
“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 13-14, 20-23
New Orleans Ballet Theater brings its performance of the classic Christmas ballet to the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
Harry Shearer & Judith Owen’s “Christmas Without Tears”
Dec. 16
Legendary comedian Harry Shearer and critically acclaimed vocalist Judith Owen bring the 20th edition of their Christmas show to the Orpheum Theater. Proceeds will benefit The Innocence Project. orpheumnola.com
Leslie Odom Jr.: The Christmas Tour
Dec. 17
Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy-winning star of Hamilton, brings his Christmas tour to the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
LPO: The Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 18
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will perform timeless carols and holiday classics in a concert for all ages at the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
Caroling in Jackson Square
Dec. 21
One of New Orleans’ signature communal holiday events returns to Jackson Square. Participants will be given song sheets and candles. patioplanters.net/events/caroling-in-jackson-square
NOLA ChristmasFest
Dec. 20-29
NOLA ChristmasFest returns to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with its winter wonderland featuring an ice-skating rink, rides, an ice slide, and live entertainment. nolachristmasfest.com
25th Annual New Orleans Bowl
Dec. 23
Kick off college bowl season with the 25th annual New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome. caesarssuperdome.com
The Revivalists
Dec. 30-31
The Revivalists will perform their RevHeads ball on Dec. 30, followed by a New Year’s Eve show on the 31st. Both will be at the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
98 Degrees
Dec. 2
Multi-platinum boy band 98 Degrees will perform for one night only at the Saenger Theater with special guest O-Town. saengernola.com
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Dec. 5-14
The Jefferson Performing Arts Center presents a live musical adaptation of the beloved animated TV special about Rudolph learning to appreciate what makes him different. jpas.org
“It’s a Wonderful Life Y’all”
Dec. 5-21
Ricky Graham’s retelling of “It’s a Wonderful Life” includes a wide variety of colorful Crescent City characters. rivertowntheaters.com
