Louisiana events in December 2026

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• Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights

  Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · Natchitoches, LA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Seasonal lights festival.

  Source: Organizer

• Celebration in the Oaks

  Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · New Orleans, LA · Festival · Admission: unknown

  EVENT DETAILS Celebration in the Oaks What is Celebration in the Oaks? Celebration in the Oaks is an annual festivity consistently ranked as one of...

  Source: Tourism board

• Christmas in Roseland

  Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · Shreveport, LA · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Lights display on select nights Nov. 27–Dec. 27; ticketed.

  Source: Venue

• Louisiana Lights

  Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Holiday stroll at LSU Burden Museum & Gardens; sessions from 5:30 p.m.; ticketed.

  Source: Tourism board

• McNeese vs. Incarnate Word (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Incarnate Word, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Mississippi Valley State (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Mississippi Valley State, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Festival of Lights (Baton Rouge)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Noon–7 p.m.: Reindeer Run, Santa Parade, tree lighting and fireworks.

  Source: Organizer

• McNeese vs. Houston Christian (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Houston Christian, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Houston Christian (women's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Houston Christian, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Natchitoches Festival of Lights Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · Natchitoches, LA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade at 1 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• ULM vs. Georgia State (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Georgia State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Incarnate Word (men's basketball)

  Dec 7, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Incarnate Word, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. UL-Lafayette (women's basketball)

  Dec 9, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. UL-Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Southern Miss (men's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Southern Miss, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Central Baptist (women's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Central Baptist, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. James Madison (women's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. James Madison, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• French Quarter Holiday Home Tour

  Dec 20, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Savor the holiday spirit as Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré presents French Quarter residences dressed for the season on December 20. The tour...

  Source: Tourism board

• McNeese vs. Stephen F. Austin (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Old Dominion (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Old Dominion, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics