Natchitoches Christmas Festival
About this event
The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is a seasonal festival in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at Historic downtown Natchitoches and Cane River Lakefront. The 2026 event takes place Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027. One of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country, lighting the Cane River lakefront with more than 300,000 lights and 100 set pieces from the Saturday before Thanksgiving through Epiphany on January 6.
Annual, Saturday before Thanksgiving through January 6
Location & directions
Historic downtown Natchitoches and Cane River Lakefront, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Frequently asked questions
When is Natchitoches Christmas Festival 2026?
Natchitoches Christmas Festival takes place Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Annual, Saturday before Thanksgiving through January 6
Where is Natchitoches Christmas Festival held?
Natchitoches Christmas Festival is held in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at Historic downtown Natchitoches and Cane River Lakefront, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
What is Natchitoches Christmas Festival?
One of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country, lighting the Cane River lakefront with more than 300,000 lights and 100 set pieces from the Saturday before Thanksgiving through Epiphany on January 6.
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