Christmas, New Orleans-style
Mon 30th November 2009
The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation has launched a campaign inviting visitors of all ages to celebrate the holidays New Orleans-style. December marks the 24th anniversary of Christmas New Orleans Style, which features more than 100 events and activities spread over more than a month of festivities through Jan. 6. “Our special Papa Noël hotel rates offer attractive prices at 50 hotels and bed & breakfasts,” said Sandra S. Shilstone, president/CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation. “It’s a way to encourage people to come out and play longer while enjoying our food, music, and authentic culture found only in New Orleans.”
Visitors will revel in a month-long celebration of events, including Reveillon Feasts (offered by more than 30 restaurants); Christmas carolling by candlelight in Jackson Square;13 free concerts (including performances by Grammy-nominated Irvin Mayfield and renowned jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis); weekly concerts at St. Louis Cathedral; riverboat cruises; French Quarter shopping; carriage rides through the French Quarter; The Magical Lights of City Park’s “Celebration in the Oaks”; holiday cooking demonstrations at Le Petit Theatre; and entertaining historical characters from the “Louisiana Living History Project” strolling through the French Quarter. For a schedule of events or more information on Christmas New Orleans Style, call 504-522-5730 or visit http://www.NewOrleansOnline.com/Christmas .
Visitors will revel in a month-long celebration of events, including Reveillon Feasts (offered by more than 30 restaurants); Christmas carolling by candlelight in Jackson Square;13 free concerts (including performances by Grammy-nominated Irvin Mayfield and renowned jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis); weekly concerts at St. Louis Cathedral; riverboat cruises; French Quarter shopping; carriage rides through the French Quarter; The Magical Lights of City Park’s “Celebration in the Oaks”; holiday cooking demonstrations at Le Petit Theatre; and entertaining historical characters from the “Louisiana Living History Project” strolling through the French Quarter. For a schedule of events or more information on Christmas New Orleans Style, call 504-522-5730 or visit http://www.NewOrleansOnline.com/Christmas .
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