NEW ORLEANS — On Tuesday there will be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the riverwalk outlets and you are invited to join the festivities.
Riverwalk organizers say a 45-foot tree will be decorated and illuminated to mark the beginning of the holiday season. The Riverwalk Jazz Band will perform with an appearance from Santa Clause himself. A local favorite, Café du Monde will also be there handing out beignet and beverage vouchers.
It all starts at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow evening.
“Riverwalk Outlets is proud to continue our tradition of kicking off the holiday season in Downtown New Orleans with our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony,” said Yvette Gremillion-Watkins, general manager at Riverwalk Outlets. “This year we are adding another layer of free downtown fun with our community–complimentary events throughout the holiday season.”
Other holiday events at the Riverwalk Outlets include:
Chanukah at the Riverwalk
On Sunday, Dec. 18, (time TBD) Riverwalk Outlets is partnering with Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana for Chanukah at the Riverwalk. The event presented at Spanish Plaza by Chabad-Lubavitch includes the lighting of a giant Menorah in honor of the beginning of Chanukah. The event will feature live traditional Jewish music, kosher cuisine, along with complimentary delicious latkes, Jewish gelt (chocolate candy), dreidels (toys), crafts and more for the whole family.
Riverwalk Jazz Band
On Tuesdays in December the Riverwalk Jazz Band will be strolling the mall serenading shoppers from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Catch them at the Riverwalk on Dec. 6, 13 and 20.
Riverwalk Holiday Choir
On Thursdays in December make sure to stop by the Riverwalk’s food court from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to take in the sounds of the holidays with talented choirs.
Dec. 8 - Shades of Praise choir
Dec. 22 - Canterbury Carolers
Riverwalk Holiday DJ
On Fridays in December DJ Polo 504 will be spinning holiday favorites from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the mall. Catch DJ Polo at the Riverwalk on Dec. 9, 16 and 23.
Movies Under the Stars on Spanish Plaza
On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. bring the entire family out for a special holiday movie on Spanish Plaza. Complimentary holiday treats will be available along with Santa for photos under the Riverwalk’s Christmas Tree.
Dec. 10 – Arthur Christmas
Dec. 17 – The Grinch (2018 animated version)
Below are the Riverwalk’s holiday hours:
CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day
Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CLOSED on Christmas Day
New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Year's Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.