Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 13th December 2025
  • Time 4:00PM CST
  • Location Metairie, Louisiana
  • Price $28.95 - $33.95
  • Races 2 races

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Event summary

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in beautiful Metairie, Jefferson. This festive event kicks off at 4 PM and features a delightful 2-mile course that winds through Lafreniere Park, showcasing the stunning annual Christmas in the Park Lights Display. With over 10 million LED lights illuminating the park, participants will be treated to enchanting decorations, including traditional Christmas figures and the iconic 60-foot Sea Serpent in the lagoon.

This event is perfect for families and individuals looking for a joyful holiday experience. Enjoy delicious gumbo, hot chocolate, and beer, while capturing memories with photos with Santa. A holiday costume contest adds an extra layer of fun! Registrants will receive a festive glow-in-the-dark shirt, race bib, and complimentary early access to both the Christmas in the Park Driving Tour and the Walking Tour of the beautifully lit Pavilion Island. Plus, children aged 3 to 10 can enjoy a $5 discount on registration, and those under 3 can join in without needing to register. Don’t miss this opportunity to make magical memories at the Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk!

Organiser's Description

_HOORAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! _The CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC will hold their holiday run/walk in beautiful Lafreniere Park on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 (start time is 4pm). The 2-mile course takes you through Lafreniere Park during their annual Christmas in the Park Lights Display. The park is decorated with over 10 million LED lights. The park's festive displays include traditional Christmas lighted figures, the 60 foot Sea Serpent in the lagoon, and many NOLA favorites! The event is filled with gumbo, hot chocolate, beer and other refreshments, photos with Santa, a holiday costume contest, and much more!

The Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk is especially popular among families. Run competitively or enjoy a leisurely walk through the park with friends and family. Participants can enjoy free refreshments and complimentary entry into both the Christmas in the Park Lights Driving Tour AND the Walking Tour of the beautifully lighted Pavilion Island BEFORE the gates are open to the general public!

CHILDREN 3 - 10 YEARS OLD RECEIVE $5 OFF THE COST OF REGISTRATION. CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE OR ENTER CHRISTMAS IN LAFRENIERE PARK LIGHTS DISPLAY.

WHAT DO I RECEIVE WITH MY REGISTRATION? All registrants will receive a festive glow-in-the-dark shirt (children's sizes available), race bib, and a complimentary EARLY entrance into the Christmas in Lafreniere Park driving and walking tour Lights Display.

Races

  • General Registration

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & Shirt

    Sat 13th December 2025 (4:00PM CST)

    $33.95

  • Child Registration

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th December 2025 (4:00PM CST)

    $28.95

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Location

Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Boulevard, Metairie, 70003, LA, United States

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