Christmas in Ouachita Parish

December 1-31, Christmas at the Biedenharn
Come enjoy “The Songs of Christmas” inside the Biedenharn home. This year, the Monroe Garden Study League is decorating each room of the house to depict their favorite Christmas song. Families may take holiday snapshots at a special location in the Fountain Room.
Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens Monroe. For more information call 318-387-5281 or visit www.bmuseum.org

December 4-6, Biedenharn Christmas Open House
Come celebrate the first Christmas in the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum. Santa Claus will visit and be available for pictures. Enjoy live holiday performances, festive décor, and lighting displays in the Biedenharn home and ELSong Gardens from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 318-387-5281 or visit www.bmuseum.org

December 4-7, Christmas on the Ouachita
Downtown Monroe & West Monroe offers multiple holiday festivities this weekend. The Downtown Art Crawl, Masur Museum Exhibition, Santa’s Christmas Village, Biedenharn Open House, and Christmas on the Alley are only a few of the holiday events going on. See the online schedule for a complete listing of events. For more information call 318-387-5691 or visit 800-843-1872 or www.monroe-westmonroe.org

December 5, “Twelve Days of Christmas” Fundraiser
Kick off the opening of Santa’s Christmas Village at this one of a kind fundraiser. Specialty drinks, eats, live music, and more! There will also be a live auction of unique packages.
Time: Patron’s Party 7:00 p.m.; Event 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50; Sponsorships Available
Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum. For more information call 318-361-9611.

December 5-7, Christmas on the Alley Festival
Come see beautiful Antique Alley as it is adorned with lights and filled with the holiday spirit. Friday will feature a block party with entertainment, food, and boutique shopping. Visit on Saturday for shopping, all-day entertainment, and the ceremonial lighting of the lights. Also stop by Christmas on the Alley to watch the Cottonland Christmas Parade and Jaycees Christmas Fireworks. This event begins at 10:00 a.m. until and is free. Antique Alley is located on Trenton Street in West Monroe. For more information call 318-387-5691 or 800-843-1872 or visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org

December 6, 2nd Annual Bawcomville Redneck Christmas Parade
Come see a parade of tractors, 4 wheelers, floats, cars, trucks, walkers, horses, goats, and more. Entry fee to be a part of the parade is $10 or a new toy to benefit the children of Bawcomville.
Parade line up is at 10:30 a.m. The parade is in the Bawcomville suburb of West Monroe. For more information call 318-388-5858 or 318-651-8311

December 6, Masur Museum: Drop-By Children’s Activity
Visit the John Scott Retrospective exhibition as kids participate in a drop-by art activity from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tours with the curator will be available until 4:00 p.m. For more information call 318-329-2237 or visit www.masurmuseum.org.

December 6, Cooley House Open House
Visit the newly renovated Cooley House with guided tours every hour beginning at 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Last tour begins at 4:00 p.m.) Admission is free. The Cooley House is located at 1011 South Grand Street in Monroe. For more information call 318-329-2237.

December 6, Cottonland Christmas Parade at 3:00 p.m.
The annual community-wide Christmas parade brings holiday fun for all ages! For more information call 318-381-4203

December 6, Christmas Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Watch as the City of Monroe lights the Civic Center lights at the Monroe Civic Center. For more information call 318-329-2227

December 6-21, Santa’s Christmas Village
Visit with Santa, read with Mrs. Claus, decorate a cookie, write letters to Santa, and play in the “snow!” Santa’s Village offers tons of family fun! Bring your camera!
Visit the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum on Tuesdays-Fridays 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00. For more information call 318-361-9611.

December 7 & 14, Sunday at the Grand, Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Enjoy holiday sights and sounds in the beautiful Biedenharn home on Sunday afternoons. Performances will take place in the music room where Emy-Lou Biedenharn’s 1930s Steinway & Sons grand piano is displayed. Sunday at the Grand is free to the public and open from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information call 318-387-5281 or visit www.bmuseum.org.

December 13, Christmas on the Alley: “Old-Fashioned Christmas”, Antique Alley
Step back into time as store owners dress in classic outfits and carolers fill the streets. Take a buggy ride through the lights and experience the magical Christmas season. There will be all-day entertainment and shops offer extended shopping hours. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Antique Alley is located on Trenton Street in West Monroe. Call for more 318-387-5691 or 800-843-1872 or visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org

December 21, Christmas on the Alley: “Last Blast for Shopping”, Antique Alley
Shop, shop, shop as the holiday quickly approaches! Discover all-day entertainment and sales galore as you find those last minute gifts and treasures. Check out all of the lighting displays as you take a buggy ride through the streets. Open from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Antique Alley is located on Trenton Street in West Monroe. Call for more 318-387-5691 or 800-843-1872 or visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org


Source: Monroe-West Monroe Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.monroe-westmonroe.org/web/index.php?page=calendar