2015 Christmas Events in Shreveport Bossier and the Arklatex

Shreveport Bossier and the Arklatex will play host to a wide variety of great Christmas Events. We've gathered all the details for you to make it easy to find something fun for you to enjoy during this holiday season.

Roseland Christmas Market

Dec 4 at 5:30pm to Dec 5 at 9:30pm. Shop local at the Roseland Christmas Market! Local vendors will be selling their wares. The Market is open from 5:30 - 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday in the Visitor Center at the Gardens of the American Rose Center.

Holiday Trail of Lights

Natchitoches is hosting this annual Christmas spectacular. Natchitoches is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches will celebrate their 89th Annual Festival of Lights this year. The Christmas Festival parade is set for Saturday December 5th. Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the downtown district and Cane River Lake. Holiday shopping, live entertainment, carolers, and food and craft vendors create a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Minden Christmas Parade

Minden Christmas Parade is December 4th. It begins at 6:00 PM downtown Minden. Join us as we parade bands and floats throughout our historic district.  The lights are on nightly.  Hundreds of lifesize nutcrackers line the streets.  Shops and restaurants are open late. For more information, contact Tommy McMurray at (318)377-8630.

Christmas in Roseland

Christmas in Roseland is a winter wonderland with more than one million twinkling, bright lights adorned throughout the 26-acre rose park. Visitors will love the eight-foot singing Christmas tree and beautiful, life-size Christmas cards. Kids can take photos with Santa, enjoy a magical train ride, and experience a "snow blizzard." Nightly performers keep the crowds entertained.

Songs of the Season

Community Church Shreveport 5720 Buncombe Road

Fri, Dec 11, 2015 - Sat, Dec 19, 2015 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM [Sat]

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM [Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat]

It’s a Shreveport tradition and a musical spectacular like no other. For ticket information call 683-1562. You may also purchase tickets at www.songsoftheseason.org.

NSU Christmas Gala at the Strand

Saturday, December 12th

Northwestern State University’s School of Creative and Performing Arts will stage its most popular holiday production, the annual Christmas Gala, on the stage of Shreveport’s historic Strand Theatre. Inspired by New York’s Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, the Christmas Gala showcases the talents of students and faculty in NSU’s world-class music, theatre, dance and art programs. There are two show times at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12.

28th annual Greening of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

Shreveport's third grade students decorate Christmas trees with ornaments constructed in their classrooms. These trees are on display for all to enjoy at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.  Completed in 1939 as one of the New Deal’s Public Works projects, the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum is an architectural jewel, in the ultra modern style of the times. The West Wing gallery displays rotating art exhibits. This fun event will run through December 28th.

Country Christmas Festival

Come celebrate Christmas out in the country in Vivian, Louisiana on Saturday, December 5th. The Country Christmas Festival promised to entertain guests with delicious food, entertainment, crafts and so much more. This event is free. For more information, call 318-393-3858.

Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival

Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival turns 20 this year and organizers are planning an extraordinary event for the publicon December 5th. Fireworks will explode over the majestic Caddo Lake. Concession booths open at 3 p.m. Bands will perform on the main stage. Fireworks start at 6:30 p.m. at Earl G. Williamson Park in Oil City. For more information call 318-631-0182.

Holiday Market in the Red River District

Each Saturday during the month of December, come down to the Red River District under the Texas Street Bridge, and enjoy the Holiday Market. This year a selection of local artists and artisans, as well as small business owners and area nonprofit organizations, will be set up. In addition to the vendors, local food trucks and RRD restaurants will be on hand with special holiday menus, offering visitors a taste of the season. Live entertainment, free activities for the kids, and special holiday happenings will highlight each Saturday, so you'll have a unique experience all market long.

Benton Christmas on the Square

The 16th Annual Benton Christmas on the Square Festival celebrates the holidays in the charming town of Benton, La. This annual festival is in an open-air venue that provides traditional, family-oriented activities such as food, entertainment, arts and crafts, parades and much more. Throughout the day visitors and groups can check out the food and craft vendors, live musical and dance performances, children's activities, and get pictures with Santa Claus. The parade rolls at 3 p.m. Free to the public. Free parking is available at the Benton Courthouse. The shuttle service runs every 15 minutes to and from the festival site.

The 2nd Annual Cowboy Christmas event will be held on Saturday, December 19 at Cash Point Event Center in Elm Grove, La. and will feature a live Nativity scene, food, entertainment, dancing, contests and more. For more information call 318-747-9595. The cost is $5.

Shreveport Symphony’s Holiday Pops

The Shreveport Symphony's Holiday Pops: Stars on Stage will be held 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 19 at the RiverView Theater in Shreveport, and 6 p.m., Sunday, December 20 at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton. Doug LaBrecque will bring his inimitable style to favorite songs of the season. Group sales are available.

Start: December 19, 2015 6:30 pm
End: December 20, 2015 9:00 pm

Logan Mansion Holiday Tour

The Logan Mansion is beautiful antebellum home that will be all decked out for Christmas. Visitors will get an up close and personal tour of the 1897 Queen Ann Victorian home on December 20th. It's located at 725 Austin Place. The tour cost is $10 per person.