On Saturday, December 9, 2017, Celebrate the Holidays NOLA style at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) 5th annual Lights at the Lake Holiday Bash from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the New Canal Lighthouse at 8001 Lakeshore Drive.
Along with caroling, book readings, and a live band, attendees will be able to watch the West End Christmas Boat Parade from the starting point at LPBF’s New Canal Lighthouse and vote on the Best Boat during the parade. Admission is free and open to the public. Public parking is available in the lots along Lakeshore Drive.
Dozens of local boat owners decorate their vessels with wreaths and lights and Holiday decorations and assemble at the New Canal Lighthouse to begin a procession up and down the New Basin Canal, along Breakwater Drive and through the harbor.
St. Rita School Sensational Singing Panthers and Shades of Praise Gospel Choir will sing Holiday songs and carols. Tracie Morris Schaefer will read her National Gold Medal book The Greenest Tree, which tells the heartwarming holiday story of what becomes of a tree after Christmas. Following the Boat Parade, local band Benny Grunch and the Bunch will perform live to keep the Christmas spirit flowing.
While enjoying the beautiful view of lights on the lake, attendees can dine on Bourbon House’s, Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo, Mother’s Jerry’s Jambalaya, Court of Two Sister’s, Shrimp Remoulade and Reginelli’s pizza. Hot chocolate, Eggnog as well as holiday cocktails, craft beer and soft drinks will also be available for purchase.
$5 RAFFLE TICKETS Tickets for LPBF’s Yuletide Raffle may be purchased online at www.saveourlake.org/yuletide-raffle until December 8 and during the event on December 9.
Prizes include a 7-9 nights stay at the St. James’s Club in Antigua, tickets to the Saints Jets game, four one day passes to Disney World and numerous restaurant and fun gift certificates. Tickets are only $5, can be bought in advance and winners do not need to be present at the event.
All proceeds from Lights at the Lake will allow Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation to continue its mission of restoring and preserving the entire Pontchartrain Basin for this and future generations as well as offering education and outreach opportunities through the New Canal Lighthouse.
The New Canal Lighthouse Gift Shop will also be open for guests to pick up some unique Holiday gifts.
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GIVEAWAY - Win some cool merchandise!
Here is a chance to win a Clean Water Science Kit, a cute stuffed animal, and a
NOLA tshirt (youth medium or youth large). Winner must be able to pick up items from the New Canal Lighthouse Gift Shop.
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Deadline to enter is Friday, December 8, 2017 at noon. Winner will be announced on Facebook and emailed and must respond by noon on Friday, December 8, midnight. Must be 18 years of age to enter.
For a schedule of events and more information about this fun, family event, please call or email Kate Wilson at 504-836-2205 or info@saveourlake.org.
4:00pm St. Rita School Sensational Singing Panthers
4:30pm Children’s Book Reading
4:45pm Shades of Praise Gospel Choir
5:15pm Children’s Book Reading
5:30pm West End Christmas Boat Parade
6:30pm Benny Grunch and the Bunch
