Illustration of a holiday parade with a giant present float, a marching band and families waving (Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade)

Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade

This family-centered holiday parade features festive floats, bands, and marching groups kicking off the holiday season. The procession sets out from The French Market along an extended route through Downtown.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

French Quarter/Downtown

Going?

Location

New Orleans, LA Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Plan your viewing spot around this year's new extended route, which starts at The French Market and runs through Downtown.
  • Bands and marching groups that want to march this year should email nolaholidayparadeinfo@gmail.com to ask about joining the parade.
  • Businesses that want to sponsor the parade can contact Cristina Giambrone at Manning Family Children's about the available sponsorship opportunities.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: the parade sets out from The French Market on an extended route through Downtown

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the parade for?

It's a family-centered parade with floats, bands and marching groups that kicks off the holiday season in New Orleans.

What's new this year?

The parade sets out from The French Market and follows a longer route through Downtown.

How can my band or marching group take part?

Email nolaholidayparadeinfo@gmail.com about marching in the parade.

How can a business sponsor the parade?

Contact Cristina Giambrone at Manning Family Children's at cristina.giambrone@lcmchealth.org.

Who puts on the parade?

Manning Family Children's runs it. It is the only freestanding comprehensive children's hospital serving Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

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