Armbands for admission to the 82nd Natchitoches Christmas Festival are on sale throughout Natchitoches.
The admission area encompasses all of Front Street between Touline and Lafayette and the complete downtown riverbank.
This year's armbands are priced at $4 for children between the ages of 5 and 11 and $6 for all others. Children under 5 are admitted free. These are same prices as 2007.
Festival goers should buy early, since the Festival Day price will be $5 and $8. Armbands will be available for advance purchase until Thursday, Dec. 4 at noon.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce Office-318-352-6894 for locations.
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FEATURED EVENTS THIS WEEK
December 4 & 5: Natchitoches/Northwestern Christmas Gala
NSU's Creative and Performing Arts Department presents a collage of music, theater, and dance talent. Admission charged. Performances Dec. 4 at 7pm and Dec. 5 at 7pm & 9pm. Call (318) 357-4483 for more information.
December 5 & 6: 82nd Annual Christmas Festival
Join us Friday evening beginning at 6 pm for the lighted barge parade along with entertainment on the downtown riverbank.
On Saturday there will be a daylong celebration with entertainment, arts, crafts and food vendors, parade, fireworks, laser show and the lighting of over 300,000 Christmas bulbs and 100 plus riverbank set pieces. Admission to Front Street and downtown riverbank on Dec. 6.
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Local Attractions
Adai Caddo Indian Nation Museum: Experience American Indian culture and see the buffalo. Open daily, 9am - 5pm. Admission. (866) 472-5484
Grand Ecore Visitor Center: Overlooking the highest bluff over Red River. Historic displays and walking trails. Open daily, 9am - 5pm. Free. (318) 354-8770
Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Oakland Plantation & Magnolia Complex: Two of the most intact French Creole cotton plantations in the U.S. Open daily, 8am - 4pm. Free. (318) 356-8441
Melrose Plantation: Guided tours of plantation complex dating back to 1790s. Open Tues. - Sun., 12 - 4pm. Admission. (318) 379-0055
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SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING EVENTS
December 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20: Holiday Tour of Homes
Guided tours of historic homes decorated for the holiday season. Admission charged.
December 13: Fete de Hiver
Celebrate Christmas 18th century style with historians, re-enactors and period merchants. Held at Fort St. Jean Baptist, 155 rue Jefferson from 9 am - 5 pm. Admission. (888) 677-7853
December 13: Les Amies Christmas Treasures Arts & Crafts Sale
Shop for holiday gifts at the Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second Street. Held from 10 am - 5 pm. Free admission. (800) 259-1714
December 13: Christmas Downriver
Celebrate a traditional Creole Christmas with special tours, educational programs and musical events at Magnolia Plantation. Held from 1 pm - 2:30 pm. Free admission. (318) 356-8441
December 13: Children's Christmas Party
Enjoy crafts, music, a visit from Santa and much more at the Natchitoches Parish Library, 450 Second Street. Held from 1 pm - 3 pm. Free admission. (318) 357-3280
December 13-21: Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
CRR presents "'A Christmas Carol" at LSMSA Treen Auditorium. Held Dec. 14 & 21 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 13, 19-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 adults/$5 under 12. Reservations required. (866) 629-9094.
DON'T FORGET DOWNTOWN PROMOTION
Spend $20 at participating downtown businesses for a chance at a $300 shopping spree. Promotion ends December 31, 2008.
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Art Exhibits
Cane River Back Roads - Old Courthouse Museum, 600 Second Street. Runs until May 2, 2009. Open Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5pm (318) 357-2270
NSU Guest Artist Exhibition - Orville J. Hanchey Gallery, NSU. Open Mon. - Fri. (318) 357-5476
B.A. Cohen Exhibit at the Cammie G. Henry Research Center in Watson Library. Mon. - Fri. (318) 357-4585
Live Entertainment
Wednesday, December 3: Steve Wells - The Landing, 530 Front St. - 7pm
Thursday, December 4: Hardrick Rivers - Pioneer Restaurant & Pub, 812 Washington St. - 9pm
Friday, December 5: Gary Cathy Band - Ducournau Restaurant, 750 Front St.- 8pm
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State Historic Sites - Open Daily
Fort St. Jean Baptiste: A full scale replica of the French fort built in 1732. Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission $2 for persons over 12 and under 62. (888) 677-7853 or visit
Los Adaes State Historic Site: Capital of the province of Spanish Texas for more than 40 years. Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission $2 for persons over 12 and under 62. (318) 472-9449 or visit
Fort Jesup State Historic Site: The site of a fort established in 1822 by Zachary Taylor to secure the Western border of the U.S. Frontier. Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission $2 for persons over 12 and under 62. (888) 677-5378 or visit
Rebel State Historic Site: Home of the Louisiana Country Museum. Origin dates back to American Civil War. Final resting place of fallen Confederate Soldier. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Admission $2 for adults over 12 and under 62. (888) 677-3600 or visit |
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