Clarence's info on Baton Rouge Christmas parades and Christmas events in Baton Rouge La

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This is Clarence's list of Baton Rouge Christmas events. I have included information about various events in Baton Rouge La. The Baton Rouge Christmas parade is a lot of fun. Also, Baton Rouge ice skating is a favorite activity. In addition to ice skating in Baton Rouge, I have included information about the Baton Nutcracker. One of the popular christmas events in Baton Rouge is the Festival of Lights near North Blvd and the Baton Rouge River Center. A lot of the Christmas events are located in downtown Baton Rouge. There are also bonfires in nearby Port Allen and in Lutcher Louisiana. This is located at www.cajunradio.org/batonrougechristmasparadesevents.html

1) Baton Rouge Cajun Christmas Dance Dec 18 (Fri), 2010 featuring Don Fontenot et Les Amis De La Louisiane
sponsored by the Baton Rouge Cajun French Music Association www.batonrougecajundance.com, at the UCT Hall, 11175 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Admission $8, 8:00PM to 10:30PM Cajun dance lesson from 7pm - 7:45pm Info: (225) 324-1122

2) Baton Rouge Ice Skating
will be from Dec 18, 2010 thru Jan 3, 2010 at the Centroplex River Center Downtown
www.brrivercenter.com/site.php?pageID=71&eID=549

3) The LASM Planetarium, Museum and Imax type theatre
presents a couple of christmas shows called "Star of Bethleham" and "Holiday Music Magic" from November 28, 2010 thru January 6, 2010.
www.lasm.org (225) 344-5272

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4) 2010 Downtown Festival of Lights is at the River Center Plaza Friday, Dec 11th, 2010 4pm-9pm.
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Free Parking in River Center Parking Garage! Join us on December 11th, 2010 under downtown’s historic oaks to commemorate Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition. Transforming the winter sky into a wonderland, the Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the snow at the 35-foot Christmas tree, where Third Street meets North Boulevard. Enjoy free ice skating and play in six (6) tons of real snow at the Snow Village. Visit Santa’s Gift Shoppe or listen to holiday music during an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts. Don’t miss an illuminated Miracle on Third Street and visit the many holiday open houses. Look below for a lists of events and celebrate the season during an evening filled with the Christmas spirit!
Friday December 11, 2010 4:00 – 9:00 pm
** Lighting Ceremony & Christmas performances Capital One Bank’s Skating on the River Outdoor Ice Skating (4:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Free River Center Plaza Community Stage (5:00 pm – 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm) River Center Plaza Featuring: BR Center for Visual & Performing Arts, EBRP Children’s Choir, EBRP Junior Chorus, LA Youth Orchestra, Baton Rouge Music Studio, Center Stage Performing Arts Academy, Sweet Adelines and more…
** Mayor’s Stage (5:00 pm – 6:00 pm) Galvez Plaza Featuring After 8. www.after8music.com
** Lighting of the Christmas Tree (6:15 pm) Fireworks immediately following.
** Swing Into Christmas Street Dance (6:15 pm – 9:00 pm) Galvez Plaza Featuring Ned Fasullo and his Fabulous Big Band Orchestra playing holiday and big band favorites. For more info visit www.nedfasullo.com.
** Santa’s Gift Shoppe (4:00 pm – 9:00 pm) River Center Plaza Shop early for the holidays at Santa’s specialty shops. Find innovative, handcrafted gifts from talented local artisans at Baton Rouge’s most unique shopping experience! Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.
** Free Snow Village (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm) River Center Plaza Experience six (6) tons of real snow and enjoy ‘snow ice cream cones’ after fun in the snow.
** Classic Christmas Movies (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm) Showing in River Center Plaza
** Miracle on Third Street (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Third Street restaurants and shops open for this special evening. Stroll the street from North Boulevard down to North Street and view the many activities occurring along this historic path.
** Le Bâton de Noël Storefront Christmas Decorations Contest Businesses and merchants in the Downtown Development District will get into the spirit and compete for the best decorated storefront. Mayor Holden will present Le Bâton de Noël, designed by nationally recognized artist Denise Greenwood, and a gift certificate to the winner of the Storefront Christmas Decorations Contest on the Downtown Festival of Lights main stage following the tree lighting on Friday, December 11.
** Bethlehem Village (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm) North Boulevard and Seventh Street Step back 2,000 years as you pass through the gates of Bethlehem into Bethlehem Village in the 700 block of North Boulevard. Musicians and characters in period dress will create a marketplace set in Biblical times. Children can craft homemade ornaments, and assemble care packages for the Homeless Center. Live music and roving characters will get everyone into the spirit. Be sure to stop by the storybook tent or have your face painted. Organized by First Presbyterian Church.
** Live Nativity Scene (5:45 pm, 7:00 pm) North Boulevard and Seventh Street Showings of the Live Nativity Production, including live animals and a live choir, facing North Boulevard on the East side of the Sanctuary.
** Free Hot Chocolate & Music (begins at 5:30 pm) First Baptist Church, 529 Convention Street
** Louisiana Art & Science Museum 100 River Road South, (225) 344-5272 When you bring the family downtown to see the lights, be sure to come down to LASM for holiday activities with Santa’s elves, a special planetarium show, and festive shopping. Catch the 5:00, 7:00, and 8:00 PM showings of the seasonal classic Holiday Music Magic (children under 3 are welcome), a program of holiday songs set to dancing laser images. Get a jump on Christmas shopping at the Museum Store, and join Santa’s elves in his workshop to make a special ornament for your tree. Finally, stay warm with hot cider and Christmas cookies. Admission is free with the donation of a new toy that benefits Toys for Tots (only one toy per person). Don’t miss the fun!
** Foundation for Historical Louisiana (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Join us at the Old Governor’s Mansion for a magical train ride on the Mansion Express headed to the North Boulevard Pole. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their PJ’s. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available. Have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole of the Old Governor’s Mansion. We will have live Christmas music to be enjoyed! Don’t forget to bring your Christmas wish lists as we will have goodies and gifts sold in our Museum Shop. Visit www.fhl.org or call (225) 387-2464 for more info. There will be a nominal cost for the pictures and train ride. All proceeds will go to the Foundation for Historical Louisiana.
** Forum 35’s Reindeer Run and Jingle Bell Jog Sponsored by All Star Automotive Group For the more motivated, a Fun Run and 5k will turn hundreds of joggers loose through the streets of downtown! Registration at 6:00pm. Fun Run begins at 7:00 pm & 5k race at 7:20 pm. For more information visit www.reindeer-run.com.
** Old State Capitol (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Christmas Open House, “Santa in the Senate” including photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus for $5 each, Christmas carols from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with musical trio Kenny Kleinpeter on piano, Jennifer Ellis, vocalist and David Ellis on bass; create free Victorian ornaments; enjoy refreshments; view Elf with Will Ferrell and The Grinch That Stole Christmas with Jim Carrey in the House Chamber at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm respectively (rated PG). Museum exhibits open for viewing.
** LSU Museum Store Holiday Gift Shopping (until 8:00 pm) 100 Lafayette St., (225) 389-7210 5th Annual Christmas Trunk Show (10:00 am – 8:00 pm) Receive 25% off one item. (sales items excluded). www.lsumoa.com
** Brunner Gallery - Contemporary Fine Art Sales Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette Street Photography exhibition by various artists. Also displaying a selection of fine and functional artwork for oneof- a-kind holiday gifts by Brunner Gallery artists. Gallery open to the public during the Festival of Lights: Fri. December 11, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Visit www.brunnergallery.com.

5) The Downtown Baton Rouge Christmas parade
is on Saturday December 12, 2010 at 4pm in downtown Baton Rouge.
www.christmasinbr.com

6) The BREC French Creole Christmas Candle Light Tour and Bonfire at Magnolia Mound
is on Sunday Dec 13, 2010 from 3pm-6pm. Free.
www.brec.org/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=135&articleid=2050

7) Historical Holidays At BREC's Magnolia Mound
Magnolia Mound will provide tours throughout the month of Dec. during regular operating hours to show off traditional holiday celebration practices. This includes house decor, songs and other celebratory rituals. Christmas Exhibit- Creole Christmas: An Exploration of Foreign Influences on Southern Christmas Celebrations Exhibit will explore the traditions, customs, and practices associated with Christmas in African Diaspora communities around the world especially those practiced in the southern United States and Louisiana. Admission charged. For admission and hours of operation, please contact BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation at (225)343-4955 or information@magnoliamound.org.

8) The Festival of the Bonfires on the Mississippi River
between Baton Rouge and New Orleans are on Fri, Sat, Sun Dec 11-13, 2010. These bonfires are located on River Road through the towns of Lutcher, Paulina, and Convent. www.festivalofthebonfires.org
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