Holiday road trips are fun for the whole family, and Louisiana knows exactly how to celebrate. The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights is a unique experience where you can stop by any of the six festive cities in Northern Louisiana to catch holiday fireworks, light displays, and Christmas festivities. Here’s our top three stops on the Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights that you won’t want to miss on your holiday road trip.
Minden, dubbed the “Friendliest City in the South”, possesses historic, Old World charm that is only amplified during Christmas time. With life-sized nutcrackers, visit by Santa, and lots of twinkling lights, it’s hard not to get into the spirit. Plus, Minden’s unique shops, boutiques, and craft vendors is a holiday-gift-giver’s paradise.
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As the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, Natchitoches is already a part of history. Make your own memories in Natchitoches with a carriage tour and a visit to The Natchitoches Christmas Festival. With over 300,000 twinkling lights illuminating downtown, the show ranks third as “Best Holiday Light Show” in the nation, and is celebrating its 96th anniversary this year.
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Family-friendly holiday attractions on the River in Monroe-West Monroe include two parades, lit up firworks, and holiday ballet performances. Shopping West Monroe’s Antique Alley will allow you to find holiday treasures for your friends and family. Don’t forget to stop by Santa’s Christmas Village at the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum or get a pet photo with Santa at The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
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