Celebration in the Oaks. A New Orleans Style Christmas.

Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is one of the most spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country, with more than 165,000 visitors pouring into the park to see the magical winter spectacle. City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in hundreds of thousands of twinkling white lights and breathtaking light displays (including the crowd-favorite Who Dat tree) are scattered throughout 25 acres of the park, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens.

New Orleans’ mild winter weather and City Park’s stunning natural landscape, with its oak groves, moss-covered cypresses and meandering lagoons, make Celebration in the Oaks a truly unique holiday event. This beloved annual celebration is fun for all ages and has become an enduring holiday tradition for families, who come to Celebration in the Oaks to ride the train or carousel every year. Visitors are treated to a wide range of attractions, from light displays to the walkways lined with dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local school groups. Perennial favorites include the two-mile train ride through glittering light exhibits, the animated Cajun night before Christmas display, and of course, New Orleans’ iconic snowman Mr. Bingle – a holiday character beloved by generations of New Orleanians.

Celebration in the Oaks opens:

The 2014-2015 season: November 28 - January 3 Closed: 12/1-12/4; 12/24 and 12/31

Due to the immense popularity of this holiday attraction, we strongly recommend buying tickets in advance at this link to avoid waiting in lines.

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-No pets allowed.

-Minor Escort Policy: All minors age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Anyone 21 years or younger should be prepared to show a driver license, state ID or passport before purchasing a ticket for entry.

For more information and for how to purchase tickets to one of New Orleans most beloved events visit: http://neworleanscitypark.com/celebration-in-the-oaks

If you are looking for somewhere to stay when you come to New Orleans during the holiday season, look no further than the Staybridge Suites New Orleans French Quarter Downtown. Call today to reserve your room or book online!

Whitney White Linen Night

It has been called the "SoHo of the South" and every summer during the first Saturday evening in August, the Warehouse Arts District centering on Julia Street shows why it has earned that nickname.

For three hours on that first Saturday evening in August, four blocks of Julia Street are closed to vehicular traffic and a huge, festive, uniquely New Orleans-style block party known as Whitney White Linen Night kicks off. The event is free and open to the public.

Centuries ago, when New Orleanians who ventured outdoors in the hot summertime had to get where they were going on foot, on horseback or in open carriages, they devised ways to lessen the effects of the summer heat. One of them was wearing white linen clothing. Men wore white suits and hats to reflect, rather than absorb, the sun's rays, and women wore white dresses and hats for the same reason.

In the early 1990s, owners of the art galleries, centered primarily on or near Julia Street, brainstormed about ways to attract potential art buyers into the area. They came up with the idea of reviving the old summertime white linen tradition and the first White Linen Night was held in 1994. Its success took off from there and the event has grown steadily in popularity and attendance ever since.

Sponsored by Whitney Bank, Whitney White Linen Night will be held this year on Saturday, August 2nd. In the closed-off 300 to 600 blocks of Julia Street, stages are set up for live entertainment featuring some of New Orleans' top bands. Immediately following the three-hour block party, the nearby Contemporary Arts Center, hosts its annual Whitney White Linen Night party with live music, refreshments, and more art work on display. There is no required dress code for the event but everyone is encouraged to wear as much white attire as they can.

For more information about Whitney White Linen Night and the post-party call the Contemporary Arts Center at (504) 528-3805 or visit: http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/artfestivals/whitelinen.html

Lagniappe Package...a little somethin' extra!

 ...at the Staybridge Suites New Orleans

  

 

 

 

New Orleans is famous for always giving a little somethin' extra...

so we've created a package to do just that!

Drive and stay at our all-suite hotel and we’ll pay you $25!

Package includes:

2 nights stay, suite accommodations w/fully equipped kitchen complete with a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, and microwave;

 $25 Gas Card, Complimentary breakfast buffet daily,

 Complimentary Social Reception every Tues-Thurs which including a light dinner, beer, wine and soda!

Free WiFi, Health and Fitness Center, Laundry facilities, Outdoor pool and much more! 

   While you're here we suggest visiting the world famous New Orleans French Quarter, World War II Museum, Audubon Aquarium and Zoo, Harrah's Casino, shopping and of course, the Mississippi River boat cruises.  

 

 

 Lagniappe Package ~ Rates from $121.32!!

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