A Festive Celebration for the Whole Family
Kick off the holiday season with Children's Hospital's third annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 7. The 30-float parade will begin at 11 a.m., starting at the French Market and traveling through Downtown.
Featuring themed throws, marching bands, decorative floats, and Santa alongside his elves, the parade is a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit! The parade will commence at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and North Peters Street, traveling through the French Market towards Jackson Square, then to Canal Street before turning on Baronne Street.
More About the Parade
Presented by Louisiana Feed Your Soul and in partnership with Kern Studios, WDSU, NewOrleans.com, and many more, the event is a quintessential New Orleans holiday tradition, meant to bring joy and festivity to the community. Honoring the brave patients at Children's Hospital, they have prepared custom made ornaments, including a tag with the creator's name on it, to be thrown during the parade.
In partnership with Children's Hospital, the New Orleans Marriott Family will offer hotel and experience packages for guests to enjoy. Apart of the "Papa Noel: Holiday Promotion," hotels will boast discounted rates and special holiday amenities. Participating hotels include the JW Marriott, the Renaissance, the Sheraton, and more, which can be found here. The New Orleans Sheraton and JW Marriott will offer reservations for balcony views of the parade, alongside street viewing areas, and even watch parties! Proceeds from the events will go to supporting the New Orleans' Children's Hospital.
The holidays are a magical time of year, especially in New Orleans. Whether you are a tourist or a local, visiting the Children's Hospital Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 7 is a fantastic way to commence the holiday festivities and support the New Orleans Children's Hospital. For those who are unable to attend in person, the parade will be televised live on WDSU. Similarly, restaurants throughout Downtown will offer holiday specials in preparation for the event.
The Children's Hospital Holiday Parade is a wonderful way to embrace the holiday spirit, and is an activity that families can enjoy together. Make long lasting memories whilst giving back and supporting a greater cause this holiday season.
