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• December 1st, 2009
  • Christmas on the Cajun Coast
    12/01 - 12/31 Christmas on the Cajun Coast encompasses numerous activities for the entire family. The Cajun Coast towns of Franklin, Patterson and Morgan City celebrate the season with a trail of lights, historic houses decorated in holiday finery, parades, an arts and crafts show and sale, concerts and more. Call for a complete schedule of events. Morgan City, Patterson and Franklin • Hours: TBA Info: 800-256-2931
  • Christmas at Oaklawn Manor Franklin 12/01- 12/31
    Irish Bend Rd This monumental plantation home is the residence of La.'s former governor and his wife, Mike and Alice Foster. Elaborately adorned for Christmas. 10 AM to 4 PM (closed Mondays) Info: 337-828-0434
  • Christmas on the Cajun Coast 12/01- 12/31
    Numerous activities for the entire family. The towns of Franklin, Patterson &Morgan City celebrate the season with a trail of lights, historic houses decorated in holiday finery, parades, an arts and crafts sale, concerts and more. Call for schedule. Info: Cajun Coast 800-256-2931
  • Victorian Christmas The Grevemberg House 12/01- 12/31
    The Grevemberg House will be decorated in Victorian style for Christmas. Displays will include a traditional Victorian Christmas tree and displays of traditional foods and fruits. *Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day* Franklin 407 Sterling Road 10 AM to 4 PM Info: Craig Landry 337-828-2092
• December 4th, 2009
  • Once Upon a Cajun Christmas Parade
    7-10 PM Annual Downtown Christmas Parade sponsored by Terebonne Parish Consolidated Government. “PAPA NOEL” arrives in a twenty float Christmas Parade that begins at Terrebonne High and travels down Main Street to the Courtsquare. Caroling and lighting of the Christmas tree. Info: Ann Picou (985) 873-6408
  • Marine Corps Band Toys for Tots Christmas Concert Concert
    To be held at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Donate a toy for a needy child. Morgan City Morgan City Municipal Auditorium 7:30 PM Info: 985 380-4639
• December 5th, 2009
  • Lockport Christmas Parade
    5PM, through the streets of historic Downtown Lockport. Info: Sue Ockman @ 985-537-3300
  • A Bayou Christmas
    Larose Regional Park &Civic Center Hwy. 308, Larose Jasmine Sauder 985-693-7355 www.bayoucivicclub.org
  • Lockport Christmas Parade
    5PM Downtown Info: Sue Ockman @ 985 537-3300
  • Breakfast with Santa
    7 AM - 11:30 AM 16th Annual pancake breakfast sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Houma at Vandbilt Catholic High School Cafeteria. Photos with Santa and face painting available nominal fee. Tickets available from Kiwanis members. $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Info: Larry Frederick (985) 879-3465
  • Santa on the Bayou
    10 AM - 12:30 PM Santa and his elves launch their floating sleighs in Chauvin near St. Joseph's Church and proceed the fifteen miles down Petit Caillou Bayou to arrive at the end of Cocodrie. Santa and his elves will be throwing candy and fishing tackle to kids (of all ages). Houston Foret 594-2067
• December 6th, 2009
  • Thibodaux Christmas Parade
    Sunday, 4PM Through the streets of Thibodaux Info: Rhonda Dempster @ 985-446-1187
  • Thibodaux Christmas Parade
    Sunday, 4PM Info: Rhonda Dempster @ 985 446-1187
  • “Keep Christ in Christmas” Parade
    Sponsored by Patterson Council #1710, Knights of Columbus, this parade will include floats, local bands, fire and rescue vehicles and, of course, Santa. 2 PM Info: Frank Guarisco 985 395-9351
  • 3rd Annual Historic Church Christmas Musicale
    A variety of Christmas music will be performed at four churches in Franklin. Performances will last 20 minutes at each of the churches. 4 - 6 PM Info: Pam Hefner 337-838-5055 Website: http://franklinchristmasmusical.blogspot.com/
  • Night in Bethlehem
    Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church invites everyone to join them for their Christmas program featuring the music ministry of Pharr Chapel Morgan City Federal Av 5:30 to 7:30 PM Info: 985 384-7984
• December 7th, 2009
  • Children’s Christmas Play
    Live theatre production of “Frosty the Snowman” featuring professional actors &local elementary school children. Morgan City Municipal Auditorium 6 PM Info: 985 380-4639
• December 10th, 2009
  • Mulberry Elementary School’s Annual Christmas Extravaganza
    6:30 PM - 9 PM Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center
  • 14th Annual Christmas Tree Festival
    Open House Visitors are invited to view the variety of decorated trees and listen to singing performances by local schools, Patterson La. State Museum 5:30 to 8:30 PM Info: 985 399-1268
  • Annual Cefalu Steak Dinner Boy Scouts of America Fundraiser
    St. Mary Senior Citizens Center (AARP) in Morgan City. Tickets are $75 per dinner. Info: Frank Guarisco 985 395-9351 • frankg@bellsouth.net
  • Annual Tree Festival Exhibit 12/10- 12/31
    Christmas trees decorated by children in the area will be on exhibit at the La. State Museum in Patterson Info: 985 399-1268
  • Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
    The American Cancer Society and MC Bank &Trust Company this ceremony to remember and honor those who have been touched by cancer. You are invited to dedicate a Christmas Tree ornament to a loved one or friend 6 PM to 7 PM @ Morgan City MC Bank &Trust Frances Dupre 985 284-2100 Email: fdupre@mcbt.com
• December 12th, 2009
  • A Bayou Christmas at the Larose Civic Center
    The 20th Anniversary of A Bayou Christmas Beauty Pageants • Parade • Live Music • Movie in the Park • Crafts • Games • Story Time • Supper with Santa • Delicious Treats • Tree Lighting Ceremony Fireworks • Santa's Workshop &More! For more info, Call the LCC Office at (985)693-7355 or visit our website at www.bayoucivicclub.org
  • Christmas Concert in the Mall
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Houma-Terrebonne Community Band J.C. Penney Court at Southland Mall. This performance features a wide variety of your favorite Christmas tunes and is free. 855-7565 or info@htcg.org
  • Children’s Christmas Parade
    12 PM - 3 PM Sponsored by the Grand Caillou Fire Department. Begins at Bobtown Fire Dept and heads down Grand Caillou Rd to Buquet Bridge, to Bobtown Bridge Johnny Duplantis (985) 665-2872
  • 21st Annual Christmas by Candlelight
    Morgan City Residents of Bernice Street decorate for Christmas, with each house lighting luminaries along road. 5:30 to 9 PM Info: 985 384-6902
  • Joy to the World Christmas Bazaar Christmas Arts & Crafts show
    Berwick Civic Center 8 AM to 2 PM Info: 985 384-8858 Email: joygil@cox.net
  • La. Christmas Traditions Program
    10 to 11 AM Come and learn about the different Louisiana Christmas traditions and decorate a tree with symbols from the state of Louisiana. Patterson Louisiana State Museum - Info: 985 399-1268
  • Tuneweavers Christmas Concert
    Listen to the sounds of the seaon as performed by the Tuneweavers. Traditional Christmas hymns. Berwick St. Stephens Catholic Church 2 PM Info: 985 385-2307
• December 13th, 2009
  • Christmas Cantata Traditional Christmas Concert
    Christmas Cantata Traditional Christmas concert by the choirs of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Bernadette Catholic Church and St. Stephen Catholic Church. Berwick St. Stephen Catholic Church 3 PM Info: 985 385-1280
• December 14th, 2009
  • Santa's Candyland
    Come visit Santa's Candyland at The Treehouse in Mathews, LA! This event is for any child who loves Christmas and wants to visit with Santa and enjoy crafts. • Goody Bags for the 1st 100 children • Food &Demonstrations provided by Blacklist Jiu Jitsu • Cookies and Beverages • Christmas Craft Table • Letters to Santa that your child can mail in Santa's Mailbox • Take a photo with Santa in our Magical Candyland There is no charge for anything at Santa's Candyland except for Portraits with Santa. Portraits are very reasonably priced at $8 for 2 4x6's or $14 for 2 5x7's Additional prints and sizes will be available from Petites Bijoux Photography, LLC. Our Sponsors are: Blacklist Jiu Jitsu The Treehouse Petites Bijoux Photography, LLC Family and Kids Digest, LLC
• December 16th, 2009
  • Dinner with Santa at Pinocchio’s
    December 16, 17 &18 from 5 to 8pm 2 slices of pizza per child, 1 juice box, Personal visit with Santa, Souvenir from Santa, Personalized Letter Mailed from the North Pole to each child. $7.50 per child plus tax. Games - Prizes - Fun Live Character Entertainment! Reservations suggested. Photos available, cameras are welcome. 117 Prevost Drive, Houma 985-580-2000
• December 18th, 2009
  • Dinner with Santa at The Party Pad
    Dinner with Santa and Tad the Frog! Friday Dec 18th 6-8pm Call ahead to reserve your spot! 509 B St. Mary St. Thibodaux • 446-6480
• December 19th, 2009
  • Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade
    5:30 PM - 10 PM Christmas boat parade in Bourg and Montegut. Begins at dusk in Bayou Terrebonne at Bourg Vol. Fire Sta., then heads south thru Montegut. Residents decorate boats for season and parade down bayou with Santa. They are greeted by people who live along the bayou and bon fires. Wayne Pitre (985) 594-5790
  • Nutcracker La Louisianne
    Presented by the St. Mary Arts & Humanities Council Morgan City Morgan City Municipal Auditorium 3 PM and 7:30 PM Info: 985 518-8273