PHOTO GALLERY | Denham Springs kicks off Christmas season with lighting of Old City Hall

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The City of Denham Springs hosted their kickoff to the Christmas season on Friday, November 28 with the 10th annual Lighting of Old City Hall. This year, the city incorporated some ‘sneaux’ to add some flair to the event. The ‘Kindness Keepers’ opened the festivities with carols, followed by the lighting, and then visitors were treated to lights throughout the village and pictures with Santa Clause!

See below for the remaining Christmas events in Livingston Parish!

CHRISTMAS IN LIVINGSTON PARISH

DEC. 4

Christmas in the Pines | 6:00 PM
Historic Macedonia Baptist Church will host its annual Christmas in the Pines Celebration Thursday, December 4 beginning at 6:00PM.
Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of traditional Christmas Music, food and fellowship. Come kick off the Christmas Season in an old fashioned setting.
For more information contact the pastor, Bro. Shain Picou at 225-788-2378

Chef’s Evening & Wine Tasting – Denham Springs Antique Village | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chef’s Evening is a wonderful night of going shop to shop to sample different restaurants cuisine, in the Antique Village on Range Avenue. What a great night to eat, sip wine, and shop. This is a limited ticketed event. Get your tickets before they are gone at www.denhamspringsmainstreet.org.

DEC. 6

Albany Christmas Parade | 12:00 PM

Kiwanis Club of Walker Christmas Parade | 3:00 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that the Walker Christmas Parade is BACK this holiday season! After much anticipation, our community will once again come together to celebrate the magic of Christmas with floats, music, lights, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Christmas in the Park – Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker | 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Santa PIctures, crafts, letters to Santa, and hot chocolate will be available until the lighting of the Christmas Trees at 6:00 PM. Santa Pictures will resume after the lighting. *Optional family pictures for $5 to benefit Our Friends Club and Challengers.
Movie at the Park will begin at 6:20 PM. Concessions will be available throughout the evening.

Diversion Christmas Boat Parade | DUSK
Starts at first house on Chinquapin on the Black Lake side
Santa will only be stopping at Red’s & Manny’s (No Docks) for stocking and pictures.

DEC. 7

Town of Livingston Christmas Tree Lighting | 5:00 PM
Music, hot cocoa, and cookies! Meet Santa and fellowship! Tree lighting at dark.

DEC. 10

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra – Train Station Park, Denham Springs | 6:00 PM
Shop in the Antique Village during the day and then join us at the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra at 6:00 pm. This is a cheery night of Christmas music and fun for all. Chairs will be provided but please bring your own, just in case they are gone when you arrive.

DEC. 11

Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lighting – Train Station Park, Denham Springs | 6:00 PM
The official tree lighting of the City of Denham Springs. Livingston Parish Children’s Choir starts the night off with the beautiful sounds of Christmas songs. The streets are full of local sponsors that are serving hot chocolate, a multitude of Christmas refreshments, a cookie decorating station and so much more. Join us as we enjoy great fellowship.

DEC. 13

Free Grinch Pictures at Route 16 Nutrition | 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
17320 La Hwy 444, French Settlement

City of Walker Live Nativity & Caroling | 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM
The Reason for the Season: Live Nativity Scene (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM), Christmas Caroling at Amphitheater (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM)

Denham Springs Kiwanis Christmas Parade | 2:00 PM
This year’s theme is Glitter, Glow, and Mistletoe.

Town of Livingston Lighted Christmas Parade | 6:30 PM

DEC. 14

Carter House Christmas Open House | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The public is invited to Christmas Open House at the Historic Carter House on Sun., Dec. 14, 2025 from 1:30 PM-4:30 PM. It is hosted by members of the Historic Carter House Society Inc. (HCHS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tours with some history of the house will be given. Santa Clause will be there to see the children and you are invited to take pictures. Tickets sold at the door cost $5.00 for adults, with children under the age of 12 and HCHS members admitted free. All proceeds go toward restoration work to the Carter House. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have stocking stuffers/gifts for sale!

Christmas Alive – Train Station Park, Denham Springs | 6:00 PM
A beautiful Live Nativity that tells the story of Jesus birth. SADD students puts on this amazing night of live animals and the reason for the season. The children of the parish work hard to make this a breathtaking event. Sponsors will have refreshments and some chairs will be provided. Please bring your own just in case they are gone when you arrive.

DEC. 20

Grinchmas in the Village | 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Range Avenue in the Antique Village. Enjoy a great day of shopping in the village. This is the second year of this event and it has grown tremendously. Start at Heritage House Antiques and register for the Jingle Bell event and drop your tickets in the bowls at participating stores, for a drawing for DSAMA gift certificates. Join the Grinch costume contest at MT Lockers from 5:00-6:00 pm. We would love to see you in your favorite Grinch character contest as you shop, or your favorite Christmas character would work too! Bring the kids shopping, enjoy free refreshments and oh so much fun and see if you can find the Grinch for the kids to take pictures with. Enjoy the decorations at Driggers Park that was adopted by JW Florist & Designs. Great place to take pictures with your little Grinch’s. Free refreshments and a good wholesome day of FUN!

Christmas at the Junction (feat. Jessica Horton)
Grand Country Junction in the Suma Crossing Theatre Your Hometown Branson Show
https://grandcountryjunction.com/

Have an event to add to our online list? Email melanie@lpn1898.com

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