While the city is lively all year long, there is something extra special about the holidays in New Orleans. Visitors are invited to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year like the locals do, from taking part in festivals to parades to unique New Orleans traditions. With so many different festivities to enjoy, you can make your clients’ Holiday to-do list and check it twice here. Take advantage of our complimentary planning assistance and consider this your invitation to join in on the magic of the season in New Orleans.
3-Day Holiday Itinerary
There are many ways to spend 3 days in New Orleans during the Holidays. Prepare to see the city transformed into a winter wonderland from the decorations lining downtown to the thousands of shimmering lights throughout City Park. We have generated a 3-day New Orleans holiday itinerary that is sure to give you the best possible experience during this magical season.
Uptown home holiday light display in New Orleans (Photo Credit: Paul Broussard for New Orleans)
Uniquely NOLA Holidays
It’s no secret that New Orleans is different from most places, but this especially applies to the city’s unmatched holiday celebrations. We’ve curated 9 ways to explore the colorful, interesting, and unusual aspects of the city during the holiday season.
New Orleans holds many traditions, especially during the holiday season. Dating back to the 1800s, Reveillon Dinners became a tradition that Creole families started and would celebrate the start of Christmas with a big meal when they returned home from midnight mass. Today, the Réveillon tradition continues in the city’s top restaurants.
There are multiple opportunities to get involved in our holiday traditions. In true New Orleans fashion, you can catch a parade while in town or stop by one of the many holiday light displays going on throughout the city. There is fun on every corner when visiting New Orleans during the most wonderful time of the year!
Roosevelt Hotel lobby at the holidays (Photo Credit: Paul Broussard for New Orleans)
Most Festive Stops
With illuminating lights and gingerbread houses on display, there are many noteworthy hotel lobbies to visit in New Orleans. Aside from elaborate holiday decor, some hotels also host festive events throughout the season. Visitors can embrace the holiday magic as early as Thanksgiving weekend at the most festive hotels around the city. In addition to our hotels, take in the beautiful views of decorated homes throughout the city. Embark on self-guided holiday home tours where you can marvel at these homes’ holiday decorations and even chat with the homeowners. Enjoy all the festive sights when seeing New Orleans in its holiday spirit.
Holiday FAM
During the entire month of December, we invite travel advisors to experience the holidays, New Orleans style! This independent FAM offers special rates and exclusive offers to travel advisors from our New Orleans hospitality community. Travel advisors can sign up here. Once registered and verified, you will receive an email with hotel offers and a request link for the VIP Pass to use during your stay. We encourage travel advisors to experience all New Orleans has to offer during the holiday season with these amazing, annual deals.
For more information on new offerings in New Orleans or assistance with group planning, please contact Rachel Funel, Senior Account Executive - New Orleans & Company, at rfunel@neworleans.com or +1-504-566-5018.
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