Christmas has never been more lit in Shreveport-Bossier. As soon as the Thanksgiving table is cleared, there are families across the Ark-La-Tex screaming, “Alexa, play Christmas music in Shreveport-Bossier!” Christmas events in north Louisiana kicks off right after the turkey is roasted, and I’ve provided a playlist that corresponds with iconic holiday events in Caddo and Bossier Parish.  

“Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by Jackson 5

Actually, Santa Claus is coming to downtown Shreveport for two days to celebrate Christmas at Rockets Over the Red Fireworks Festival and Mudbug Market, Nov. 27-28.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED – Rockets Over the Red Fireworks Festival and Mudbug Market has expanded to a two-day event. The new and enhanced event will feature a spectacular firework show over the Red River and shopping at Riverview Hall in downtown Shreveport from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Families can enjoy food trucks parked outside and kid-friendly activities inside. Admission is free. Click here for more information.

“8 Days of Christmas” by Destiny’s Child

You can road trip through eight Louisiana cities by driving the 2020 Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights.

Begin your Christmas road trip in Shreveport-Bossier at Christmas in Roseland at the American Rose Center, but you can explore the full route by traveling along I-20, east to west, and I-49, north to south, to experience holiday lights, parades, fireworks, shopping and many exciting events in eight of our most festive cities: Alexandria-Pineville, Minden, Monroe-West Monroe, Natchitoches and Shreveport-Bossier. Click here for more information about the 2020 Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights.

“Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” By Dean Martin

Let it Sno-Port, Sno-Port, Sno-Port at Sci-Port Discovery Center, Nov. 27-Jan.31.

Thanks to Sci-Port Discovery Center, it snows every year in Shreveport-Bossier. Sno-Port will be returning to Sci-Port Discovery Center this November and will feature a variety of winter-inspired activities, such as a STEM-based exhibit, icicle forest, ice fishing, igloo brick-building gallery, make-a-flake crafts, snowball castle, and more. Click here to purchase tickets.

“All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey

What you really want is Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival, Dec. 5.

Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival will be held at Earl G. Williamson Park in Oil City on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. This festival celebrates the Christmas season with food, children’s activities, live music, and a fireworks show that lights up Caddo Lake, which is one of the most popular festivals along on the Boom or Bust Byway. Admission is free. Click here for more information.

“Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley

Get an Ocean Blue Christmas at the Shreveport Aquarium, Nov. 27-Dec.23.

The Shreveport Aquarium is arguably one of the biggest, brightest, most beautifully decorated and magical places in the Shreveport-Bossier area during the holiday season. This year, they’re sprinkling Christmas magic across downtown Shreveport with their “Believe the Magic of Christmas” showcase.  Families can dive into a trail of clues and riddles from Santa with a magic motion-activated wand that transforms the typical underwater experience into a supernatural one. This interactive experience will have everyone believing in the magic of Christmas! Click here to purchase tickets.

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé

It’s Beginning to Look A lot Like a Drive-In Christmas at Red River Brewpub, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.

Park your sleigh at Red River Brewpub to watch Elf. This drive-in movie is perfect for families who want to relax in their own space and laugh at Will Ferrell’s elfish shenanigans. The movie will be played in the main parking lot. Enjoy this classic Christmas film with a complimentary bag of popcorn. Click here to purchase tickets.

Shreveport-Bossier is known for spreading holiday cheer year after year, so when you’re ready to put down the turkey and pick up the Christmas spirit, there’s an event here for you. For a complete list of events in Shreveport-Bossier, visit www.SBFunGuide.com and for more things to do, visit www.Shreveport-Bossier.com. There’s more fun stories like these on the www.20×49.com blog.