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Lake Charles Holiday Weekend Guide: Festive Events on December 4-5

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Discover a wealth of festive events in the Lake Area this weekend, December 4-5. From captivating dance performances and holiday shopping to local art exhibits, live music, parades, and more, there's something for everyone. Plan your itinerary and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit!

Lake Charles Holiday Weekend Guide: Festive Events on December 4-5
Live Art Demo featuring Julie Dallas, Julie Groth & Danny Allain

Ten Pin Alley (315 Kirby Street)

  • Friday, December 4 @ 5 p.m.: Local artists Julie Dallas, Julie Groth, and Danny Allain present a live visual art demonstration, showcasing a mix of paintings and pottery.
Lake Charles Holiday Weekend Guide: Festive Events on December 4-5
Lake Area Ballet presents "Bits and Pieces" (Art 6 Ft. Apart Series)

Historic City Hall's front plaza (1001 Ryan Street)

  • Friday, December 4 @ 5 p.m.: Lake Area Ballet dancers perform excerpts from The Nutcracker and other beloved ballets.
Barbe High School's Drama Club (Art 6 Ft. Apart Series)

Transit Center Pavilion (1155 Ryan Street)

  • Saturday, December 5 @ 5 p.m.: Barbe Drama Club delivers a theatrical performance with highlights from Hairspray and more.
Lake Charles Holiday Weekend Guide: Festive Events on December 4-5
2020 Holiday Market

Front plaza of Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan Street)

  • Saturday, December 5, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Hosted by the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA and the City of Lake Charles, this market offers unique gifts from local artists. Masks and social distancing required. Check the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA Facebook for vendor and entertainment details.
Lake Charles Holiday Weekend Guide: Festive Events on December 4-5
Crying Eagle Events

1165 E. McNeese St.

  • Friday, December 4 @ 6 – 9 p.m.: Enjoy the JP Primeaux Trio.
  • Saturday, December 5 @ 6 – 9 p.m.: Catch Music Box Live!
Blue Martini at Golden Nugget

Golden Nugget (2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.)

  • Friday & Saturday, December 4-5 @ 7 – 11 p.m.
Lake Charles Holiday Weekend Guide: Festive Events on December 4-5
DeQuincy Christmas Activities & Parade

DeQuincy Railroad Museum Park (from Oak St. to McNeese St.)

  • Saturday, December 5: Christmas parade starts at 10 a.m. with floats, vehicles, and bicycles, followed by fireworks at 6 p.m. at the Union Pacific Sports Complex.
Starks Christmas Parade

VFW 4759

  • Saturday, December 5 @ 2 p.m.: The traditional parade rolls down Hwy. 12 in Starks, starting and ending at VFW 4759. Red beans and rice served immediately after.

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