Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk
Participants run, walk, or stroll a two-mile course through Lafreniere Park amid more than ten million sparkling LED lights and festive displays, including a glowing 60-foot sea serpent over the lagoon. The event features a holiday costume contest, photos with Santa, and pre- and post-race refreshments such as gumbo, hot chocolate, and beer. Participants also receive complimentary early access to the park's walking and driving holiday light displays.
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
General registration for adults and children ages 12 and over: $30. Child registration for ages 3–11: $25. Children ages 0–2 are free. The price increases after October 26, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT.
Hours
4:00 PM.
Food & Drink
Pre- and post-race refreshments include gumbo, hot chocolate, and beer.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register before October 26, because the registration price goes up after that date.
- Get at least 10 friends or family members onto one team, because teams of 10 or more get a discount on every registration.
- Wear a holiday costume for the run, because a costume contest is part of the evening and everyone is encouraged to wear their holiday best.
- Stay after you cross the finish, because your entry gets you into the walking light display before the general public and into the driving tour as well.
- Bring the little ones along, because kids 2 and under can take part and see the lights without registering, although they won't get a shirt or bib.
Special Events & Promotions
- Runners get into the Pavilion Island Walking Light Display early, before it opens to the general public.
- Teams of 10 or more get a discount off registration.
- Registration prices go up after October 26.
Links & Contact
Run by Crescent City Classic
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does race entry include?
You get the 2-mile run/walk through the Christmas in the Park lights, photos with Santa and holiday activities, gumbo, hot chocolate, beer and other refreshments before and after the race, and a holiday costume contest. You also get an untimed race bib, a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt, and free entry to both the Driving Tour and the Pavilion Island Walking Tour before the gates open to the public.
Can kids take part?
Yes. Children aged 3 to 11 register at the child rate. Kids 2 and under can join in and see the lights without registering, but they don't get a shirt or bib. Children's shirt sizes are available.
Is the race timed?
No. Bibs are untimed, so you can run, walk or stroll the course.
Can I sign up as a team?
Yes. One person creates the team and its name, and everyone else picks that team from the drop-down menu when they register. Teams of 10 or more get a discount on registration.
Should I dress up?
Yes. There's a holiday costume contest, so wear your holiday best.
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