Festival of Lights

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Festival of Lights, Baton Rouge’s cherished downtown tradition, reimagined as a full-day experience on the first Saturday in December. The event features the Reindeer Run, the Holiday Shop Hop, the Operation Save Santa Parade, live entertainment, a community stage, and festive activities throughout downtown. The day culminates with the Lighting of the Tree and the Reindeer Run as families gather in the heart of Baton Rouge to kick off the holiday season.