Cajun Christmas Bonfire Celebration and Dinner
Overview
The small communities just upriver from New Orleans hold a unique Christmas Eve tradition of lighting towering levee bonfires to guide Papa Noel. Cool Destinations invites you to join an exclusive evening at historic Felicity Plantation bringing locals and visitors together.
Departing by motor coach from the Cool Destinations Lighthouse at 4:00 p.m., your evening begins with a candlelit tour of Felicity Plantation, featuring lantern lit pathways, historic grounds, traditional storytelling, and holiday carols. Afterward, enjoy a classic Louisiana dinner of gumbo, fried fish, potato salad, French bread, and bread pudding in the plantation hallway, with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar for beer and wine.
The highlight of the night is gathering around a private, roaring bonfire on the plantation grounds. Experience the warmth and magic of the season while discovering the rich cultural heritage behind this unforgettable riverfront tradition.
What's Included
- Dinner Menu: Gumbo, potato salad, fried fish, French bread, and bread pudding. Served with iced tea, lemonade, and water. (Cash bar available for beer and wine purchases).
- Bonfire Viewing at Felicity Plantation
- Round-trip Transportation from the French Quarter
- One-Hour Candlelit Tour of the Plantation House
- Cash Bar Onsite (Beer & Wine available for purchase)
- Expert Tour Guide Sharing Local History, Cajun & Creole Holiday Traditions, and Festive Caroling
- Self-guided Lantern-lit Tour of Historic Outbuildings (Schoolhouse & Detached Kitchen)
- Hotel pickup
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
400 Toulouse Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or with mobility issues. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Activity code: C-3780P30
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