Washington Wine & Spirits 3rd Annual Holiday Tasting
Join Washington Wine & Spirits on Thursday, November 29th for their 3rd Annual Holiday tasting from 4:30-7 PM. Over 60 products featuring all your holiday favorites such as sparkling, big reds, bourbon, and more!
Date(s) : 11/29/2018 – 11/29/2018
Hours : 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost : $20 entry fee
Address : Washington Wine & Spirits
300 Washington St. Suite 110, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone : (318) 816-5067
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/195755251342745/
Champagne & Shopping- 3rd Annual Event
Grab the girls for a glass or two of complimentary champagne and nibbles and browse various local vendors booths! There will be several vendors such as Ma Mere’ Potpourri, Double BB Farms, Southern Board & Canvas, Chelle’s Closet, Creations by Carmen, local artists, and many more. Door prizes will be given out every 15 minutes!
Date(s) : 11/29/2018 – 11/29/2018
Hours : 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost : $2
Address : West Monroe Convention Center
901 Ridge Avenue, West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone : 318-396-5000
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/2042036819441766/
City of West Monroe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the City of West Monroe for the lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree and the lighting of live trees decorated by local elementary schools. There will be plenty of Christmas Carols, Cocoa, Cookies, Candy Canes and more at this FREE event!
Date(s) : 11/29/2018 – 11/29/2018
Hours : 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost : Free
Address : West Monroe City Hall
2305 N. 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Open Air Wagon Rides Through the Lights
Landry Vineyards is once again providing its wonderful wagon so everyone can take a ride through the festive lights in Monroe and West Monroe. The 30-minute rides begin at 5 PM every Friday and Saturday nights. The ride begins at Commerce Street and ends at Wood Street.
Date(s) : 11/30/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost : $5
Address : Antique Alley
100-400 blocks of Trenton Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Christmas Gala: The Guardians
Children all over the world become more and more involved with video games, sports and tweets… they believe less and less in things they can’t see. Santa’s Magical Hope Chest holds the beliefs for all the children in the world, and it’s almost empty! Watch, as Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and other protectors aid Santa in the search for one special child, who can once again fill his Magical Hope Chest with enough belief for the whole world. Choreographer is Joe Istre.
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Address : Monroe Civic Center
401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71210
Phone : 318-329-2225
Website : http://www.twincityballet.org/performances
Holly Jolly Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast with characters from The Guardians of Christmas, make reindeer food, crafts and more. Professional pictures with Santa will be taken by Sam Bourland Photography. The Twin City Ballet company will offer a matinee performance of The Guardians of Christmas in conjunction with Holly Jolly Breakfast.
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost : $15 per person, 2 and under free
Address : Monroe Civic Center
401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71210
Phone : 318-329-2225
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/702051253499678/?active_tab=about
Christmas in DoMo
Christmas in DoMo is a classic event to celebrate the holidays with the whole family! The entire community flocks downtown to enjoy live music, pictures with Santa Claus, and a little last minute shopping. Vendors from across the area sell their wares all day leading up to the Christmas fireworks display during the evening!
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 10 a.m – 4 p.m.
Cost : Free Event
Address : Downtown Riverwalk
316 South Grand, Monroe, La 71203
Phone : (318) 807-1735
Annual Bawcomville Redneck Parade
This is a parade like no other! You’ll enjoy floats with fun-loving redneck themes and throws that range from beads to toys and other surprises!
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 10:00 AM
Address : Downtown Bawcomville
Smith Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
Fascinating Trees for 1st – 6th grade
Learn more about the fascinating trees at Black Bayou on December 1st!
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address : Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
480 Richland Pl Drive, Monroe, LA 71203
Phone : 318-387-1114
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/115790989358778/
Earth Oven Cooking at Poverty Point World Heritage Site
Visitors to Poverty Point World Heritage Site are invited to take part in a ranger-led cooking demonstration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The program offers a unique look at prehistoric cooking with an earth oven, showing how the Poverty Point people used earthen cooking balls and specially-dug pits to prepare their food. Come and join them around the fire as they cook food as Native Americans did thousands of years ago.
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 11:00 AM –
Cost : $4
Address : Poverty Point World Heritage Site
6859 Highway 577, Pioneer, LA 71266
Phone : 888-926-5492
Santa Claus at Duck Commander
Come see Santa Claus and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies at Duck Commander warehouse on December 1st from 12pm-2pm. There will be store specials to help with your Christmas shopping needs!
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cost : Free
Address : Duck Commander Warehouse
117 Kings Lane, West Monroe, LA 71292
Phone : 318-387-0588
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/501204420373850/
Awesome Carolers
West Monroe High School Choral students will provide professional-level caroling in Antique Alley. Let the holiday music put you in the mood.
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Address : Antique Alley
100-400 blocks of Trenton Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita Christmas Parade
Come enjoy the holiday floats, bands, dancers and more in the Greatest Show on Earth Christmas Parade!
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 3:30 PM
Address : Downtown Monroe and West Monroe
DeSiard and Trenton Streets, Monroe and West Monroe, LA 71201
Amdocs Presents Downtown River Jam with Louisiana Soul Revival featuring Doug Duffey
Downtown River Jam, presented by Amdocs, will be held Saturday, December 1, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Origin Bank Riverwalk. This show will finish the year off with a bang as Louisiana Soul Revival Featuring Doug Duffey plays on the Skent-N-Dent Stage before and after the fireworks show provided by the Monroe Renaissance in the heart of downtown Monroe. Choice Brands will have free beer samples available while Doe’s Eat Place will have beverages for purchase. Food vendors will also be on site. This family friendly event hosted by the Downtown Monroe Alliance is free and open to the public. Louisiana Soul Revival featuring Doug Duffey is an exciting, award-winning, original music band based in the Mississippi Delta of Louisiana. National Blues Hall of Fame, and Louisiana Hall of Fame inductee DOUG DUFFEY leads this slammin’ multi-generational band through set after set of his internationally-celebrated songs. Downtown Monroe Alliance would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Amdocs, Matt’s Music, Lagniappe Media, Lamar Advertising, Choice Brands, Skent N Dent, Doe’s Eat Place, Progressive Bank, Patrick Electric, Century Marketing Solutions, and CenturyLink.
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Cost : FREE
Address : Riverwalk
316 S Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone : 318-548-4562
Battle of the Badges
Monroe City Battle of the Badges is a non-profit amateur boxing show that features policemen versus firemen from all over the south .The purpose of the Monroe City Battle of the Badges is to raise money for selected charities.
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 6:00 PM –
Cost : $10-$30
Address : Monroe Civic Center
401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71210
Phone : 318-329-2225
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/736600013360378/
The Monroe Renaissance Fireworks Extravaganza
Enjoy the beautiful fireworks display along the banks of the Ouachita River. Fireworks will be shot from the Endom Bridge.
Date(s) : 12/01/2018 – 12/01/2018
Hours : 6:30 PM
Address : RiverMarket
316 South Grand, Monroe, LA 71203
Phone : (318) 807-9985
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
Come delight in the Christmas spirit at the Hamilton House and enjoy Cookies & Cocoa with Santa! There will be an opportunity to take photos with Santa, decorate Christmas cookies, enjoy hot cocoa, treats, door prizes and more!
Date(s) : 12/02/2018 – 12/02/2018
Hours : 1:00 PM –
Cost : $15 per child (0-17), $5 per adult
Address : Hamilton House
318 Trenton Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone : 318-366-2412
