Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk
Hooray for the Holidays!
This holiday run/walk is held in beautiful Lafreniere Park! This run/walk will give locals the chance to participate in one of the most festive holiday events in the country! This 2-mile course takes participants through Lafreniere and ends near the walking light display tour!
The race, which begins at 4:00pm, is especially popular among families. Many of those running and walking this event do so with strollers or children right by their side. Children 3 - 10 years old receive $5 off the cost of registration. Children under 3 years do not need to register to participate in the race or enter Christmas in Lafreniere Park Lights Display.
Lafreniere Park sparkles for the holidays with millions of twinkling lights and displays! Constructed with over 10 million LED lights, the exhibit features elaborate decorations and festive lighted displays. The park's festive displays include traditional Christmas lighted figures, the 60 foot Sea Serpent in the lagoon, and many NOLA favorites! The event is filled with hot cocoa, a visit with Santa, a holiday costume contest, and much more!
Run competitively or enjoy a leisurely walk through the park with friends and family. After the race, participants can enjoy free refreshments and complimentary entry into both the Christmas in the Park Lights Driving Tour AND the Walking Tour of the beautifully lighted Pavilion Island BEFORE the gates are open to the general public!
ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE:
All registrants will receive a festive t-shirt (children's sizes available), commemorative bib, and a complimentary entrance into the Christmas in Lafreniere Park both the walking and driving tour Lights Display.
BIB NUMBERS/ RACE T-SHIRTS:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION:
• Wednesday 12/6/23. Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Raising Cane's located at the corner of Lake Villa and Veterans Memorial Blvd (4036 Vets Blvd)
• Thursday 12/7/23. Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. CCC Office Bldg located at 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie 70005 (in Bucktown near R&O's Restaurant). Enter the first-floor parking garage of the building located on Seminole Ave. and drive through the garage/around the horseshoe. THIS IS A DRIVE-THRU packet pick-up. DO NOT PARK OR EXIT YOUR VEHICLE. Your shirt and race bib will be handed to you through the passenger side window.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION:
• Saturday 12/9/23. Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Tent near the Al Copeland Concert Stage in Lafreniere Park.
All registrants will receive a festive t-shirt (children's sizes available), commemorative bib, and a complimentary entrance into the Christmas in Lafreniere Park both the walking and driving tour Lights Display.
BIB NUMBERS/ RACE T-SHIRTS:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION:
• Wednesday 12/6/23. Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Raising Cane's located at the corner of Lake Villa and Veterans Memorial Blvd (4036 Vets Blvd)
• Thursday 12/7/23. Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. CCC Office Bldg located at 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie 70005 (in Bucktown near R&O's Restaurant). Enter the first-floor parking garage of the building located on Seminole Ave. and drive through the garage/around the horseshoe. THIS IS A DRIVE-THRU packet pick-up. DO NOT PARK OR EXIT YOUR VEHICLE. Your shirt and race bib will be handed to you through the passenger side window.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION:
• Saturday 12/9/23. Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Tent near the Al Copeland Concert Stage in Lafreniere Park.
This 2-mile course takes participants through Lafreniere and ends near the walking light display tour!
There is parking inside Lafreniere Park.
Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, FREE pictures with Santa, inflatables and face painting. Costumes are encouraged!
Participants will be able to enjoy the walking light tour in Lafreniere Park after the race. Food trucks will be on-site for snack purchases. More details coming soon!
