1. Ashley Johnson 7 th Journey to Careers Dec. 15, 2015 Event Planner-Holiday Events in LA PPT

2. Event 1: Christmas New Orleans Style Location: New Orleans Date: December 31 Cost: free Host: Mark Romig Warm up your winter with some Christmas cheer, caroling in Jackson Square and holiday home tours are just some of the festivities.

3. Event 2: Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights Location: Natchitoches Date: Dec. 5 th -12 Cost: $8 Each year the Natchitoches Christmas season begins with the Turn on the Holidays celebration and fireworks display along the banks of the Cane River Lake in Natchitoches, Louisiana

4. Event 3: Holiday Trail Of Lights Location: Shreveport, Alexandria, Pineville, Monroe and West Monroe Date: Mid November-January 1 st Cost: free The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights has existed for nearly 30 years to enhance the holiday experiences for locals, visitors and group tours. The trail spans I-20 and I-49 in north Louisiana

5. Event 4: Miden Christmas Parade Location: Downtown Miden Date: December 4 Cost: free Minden Christmas Parade begins at 6:00 PM downtown Minden. Join us as we parade bands and floats throughout our historic district. The lights are on nightly. Hundreds of life-size nutcrackers line the streets.

6. Event 5: Santa's Christmas Village Location: Monroe Date: Nov. 21 - Dec. 22 Cost: $7 to enter; $10 to skate A holiday wonderland with ice skating, snow, make and take ornaments, cookie decorating, and special visits with Santa!