Baton Rouge Travel Forum

Greetings from Massachsetts,

We are going to take a long weekend in
December, the 20th thru the 23rd to visit the
Baton Rouge / New Orleans Area ...

What is the weather like during that time
period in that area ?

Is there anything special going on for the
Christmas season in that area ?

Any suggestions for a good B&B in the
New Orleans area ?

We will be renting a car, so getting around
will be no problem ...

Any help appreciated ... :o)

Mary and Al - Massachusetts

During my 4 years in New Orleans (during college), I remember the winters as being wet and cold but that was usually January and February. Decembers were never really too bad, as I recall.

My wife and I visited New Orleans during December about 4 years ago and were greeted with beautiful sunny weather the entire time we were there. We did have to wear light jacktets during the daytime hours and a little bit heavier coats after dark though.

Here is a list of things going on in NOLA and vicinity during December:

DECEMBER

Christmas-New Orleans Style: Dec. 1-31, New Orleans. Tours of historic homes, candlelight caroling, madrigal dinners, chefs' demonstrations. 522-5730.

A Bayou Christmas: Dec. 5-6, Larose, Larose Regional Park. Evening boat parade, children's events, snowfield, music, Cajun food and more. (985) 693-7355.

Christmas Extravaganza Arts & Crafts Expo: Dec. 5-7, St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds, 1304 N. Columbia St. Hundreds of craft booths, food and a Christmas village. (985) 796-5853.

Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival: Dec. 6-7, Buras, historic Fort Jackson. Cajun music, arts and crafts, citrus displays, orange-peeling and -eating contests. (985) 564-2951.

St. Lucy Festival of Lights: Dec. 14, St. Martinville, St. Martin d'Tours Church Square. Holiday light displays, crafts, food, children's games, music, street and boat parades. (337) 394-2233.

Festival of the Bonfires: Dec. 12-14, Lutcher/Gramercy, Knights of Columbus Home and on the levee. Cajun food, music, jambalaya cook-off, crafts and nightly bonfires. 800-367-7852/www.festivalofthebonfires.org.

Once Upon a Cajun Christmas: Dec. 6, Houma, downtown. Christmas parade with Papa Noel, caroling, entertainment, tree lighting and more. 800-688-2732.

Bonfest: Dec. 23, Port Allen, Court Street at the levee. Seasonal bonfires, food, appearance by Santa Claus, children's activities, live music, fireworks, a Christmas Village and more. 800-654-9701.

Hi Mary and Al,
I'm a recent transplant from Connecticut to Baton Rouge (only been here 5 months). I'm just discovering what Christmas in a warm climate is like and I am loving it, so far! One thing I've been told not to miss is the downtown areas of NO and BR with the lights and nightly festivities, especially in NO. There are websites that I should be able to find for you.

There are a few members here who live in the NO area and have mentioned a B7B or two, although I don't think they're as popular down here as they are in New England. I'll try look some up for you.

What part of MA are you from? I lived near the Berkshires.

Have fun,
Angie

I should learn to read all the replies before me---the person posting first gave you lots of good info! If there is anything else you'd like to know that I might be able to find out for you locally, let me know!