Christmas in the Park
Visitors can experience holiday lights throughout the grounds, ice sledding down the hill at Sneauxville, and live music performances from big bands and local artists. Attractions include photos with Santa, building zones, letters to Santa, fun jumps, a train ride, and a sensory zone. Guests can also browse the Merry Market artisan booths, grab food from over a dozen food trucks, and catch an outdoor Christmas movie under the stars.
Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission is free for the entire community, with no ticket required. On-site parking is $20; free parking and shuttle service are available at Blackham Coliseum. S'mores cost $5 for a set of 2; hot cocoa is a $5 fundraiser, and kids can add marshmallows; Photos with Santa price varies; the Christmas Train Station is $10 per child. Other food, drinks, and attractions have no price specified.
Hours
Gates open in the early evening; shuttle service begins at 5:00 PM each evening.
Food & Drink
More than a dozen food trucks are set up in two park locations, with $5 s'mores sets of two, $5 fundraiser hot cocoa, mocktails, and a bar serving holiday cocktails, beer, and wine.
Parking
On-site parking costs $20. Enter Moncus Park from the south. Free parking and a free shuttle are available at Blackham Coliseum; shuttle service starts at 5:00 PM each evening, and the shuttles are ADA friendly. The page advises arriving early for the best parking and shortest shuttle wait.
Accessibility
Paved pathways are stroller and wheelchair friendly throughout the main event area, with accessible parking and ADA-friendly shuttles.
Pets
Visitors are asked to leave pets at home.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early for the best parking and the shortest shuttle wait, because the park fills fast once the sun goes down.
- Skip the on-site parking fee by parking free at Blackham Coliseum and taking the free shuttle, which runs each evening.
- Wear layers and comfortable shoes for walking the grounds, and bring both cash and cards for the food trucks and the Merry Market.
- Pick your night by the lineup: Friday is big band swing, Saturday is Corey Ledet with guests, and Sunday ends with a Christmas movie.
- If your child gets separated from your group, head to the information booth near the main entrance, where staff and volunteers help reunite families.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday: The Skyliners Big Band, an 18-piece swing band.
- Saturday: Corey Ledet & Black Magic with special guests Gracie Babineaux, Louie Michot, Mike Dopsie and Nathan Williams.
- Sunday: The Lafayette Shrimpettes with New Natives Brass Band, followed by a Christmas movie on the big screen.
- The Christmas Train Station costs extra per child.
- Photos with Santa are sold separately.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who's performing each night?
Friday brings The Skyliners Big Band, an 18-piece swing band. Saturday is Corey Ledet & Black Magic with Gracie Babineaux, Louie Michot, Mike Dopsie and Nathan Williams. Sunday is The Lafayette Shrimpettes with New Natives Brass Band, followed by a Christmas movie on the big screen.
What is there for kids?
There's Santa's Workshop, Letters to Santa, a Building Block Zone and photos with Santa. Kids can also enjoy free ice sledding at Sneauxville, the free Fun Jumps and Bubble Bus, the Christmas Train Station and a Sensory Zone.
What food and drink is there?
Food Truck Alley has over a dozen food trucks in two spots around the park. There are also s'mores, hot cocoa (kids can add marshmallows), mocktails and a bar with holiday cocktails, beer and wine.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear layers and comfortable shoes for walking the grounds, and holiday attire is welcome. Cash and cards are both handy for the food trucks and the Merry Market.
Does it go ahead if it rains?
Yes, Christmas in the Park happens rain or shine. Any weather announcements go out on the park's social media that day.
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