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Celebration in the Oaks

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Celebration in the Oaks
Photo: celebrationintheoaks.com
“An incredible light festival that has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s and is vital to the Park’s maintenance, care, and beautification year round.”
— celebrationintheoaks.com
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Lonely PlanetAug 13

When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

Discover the best times to visit New Orleans, from Mardi Gras and spring parties to calmer trips in summer and fall and Halloween and Christmas fun.

Holiday illuminations in City Park.

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 26, 2025

25 Best Cities to Spend Christmas in America

You never have to venture far across the States to find holiday cheer.

Festival with vendors, food, and decorations in City Park.

25 things in this story
  • City ParkParkBecomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.
  • Celebration in the OaksFestivalFestival with vendors, food, and decorations in City Park.
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  • ChristkindlmarketMarketChicago, United StatesEuropean-inspired holiday market.
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  • ZooLightsFestivalChicago, United StatesAnnual light festival at Lincoln Park Zoo with 2.5 million LEDs.
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  • The Langham, ChicagoHotelChicago, United StatesHoused in a landmark Mies van der Rohe building along the Chicago River.
  • Country ChristmasFestivalNashville, United StatesChristmas shows, ice skating, and light displays at Gaylord Opryland.
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  • Jingle BeatFestivalNashville, United StatesTwo-mile drive-through light show at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
  • NoelleHotelNashville, United StatesHotel with a Holiday Glow Package and Sugar & Vice pop-up bar.
  • Sugar & ViceRestaurantNashville, United StatesGlitter-soaked pop-up bar with seasonal bites and drinks.
Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
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