Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk

About the Event

Hooray for the Holidays!

This holiday run/walk will be held on December 7, 2024 (start time is 4:00pm) in beautiful Lafreniere Park! This run/walk will give locals the chance to participate in one of the most festive holiday events in the country! This 2-mile course takes participants through Lafreniere and ends near the walking light display tour!

The race, which begins at 4:00pm, is especially popular among families. Many of those running and walking this event do so with strollers or children right by their side. 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 Displa

Event Schedule:

2:30 PM: Festivities begin including photos with Santa, Kids Fun Zone with inflatables and face painting, and refreshments – Gumbo, Hot Chocolate, beer, and MORE!. Packet Pick-up and Registration opens.

3:00 PM: All vehicles must enter Lafreniere Park from Veterans Memorial Blvd. The Park will be closed to the public at 3:00PM… either a Participant/Parking Pass or your race bib MUST be on your dashboard in order to enter the park.

3:45 PM: Everyone must enter the park before 3:45PM as entrance gates will be locked at this time.

4:00 pm The Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk begins!

5:00 PM: Lafreniere Park Driving and Walking Lights Display opens for race participants only.

5:30 PM: General public allowed to enter the Lafreniere Park Lights Display. If you wish to enter the driving tour later in the evening, you can enter at the West Napoleon gates with your race bib for free admission. Please place your race bib on the dashboard of your car. Attendance is on RACE DAY ONLY.

We want to hear from you if you have an event to share or updates to this event.