Cajun Holiday Bonfire Celebration with Dinner
Schedule
Fri Dec 19 2025 at 04:00 pm to 08:45 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Gray Line New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
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Experience Louisiana's holiday bonfire tradition with Gray Line! The small communities just upriver from New Orleans are home to a unique holiday tradition - building, lighting and gathering around towering bonfires along the Mississippi River levee to light the way for "Papa Noel," Santa Claus, on Christmas Eve. A Gray Line exclusive, this intimate guided experience brings locals and visitors together for a private Cajun dinner and bonfire experience at Destrehan Plantation.
After a short motorcoach ride, you'll arrive at Destrehan Plantation for a guided tour of the Big House and self-guided tour of the grounds, featuring the new Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit. Continue the evening with a delicious Cajun-style dinner featuring local favorites that capture the flavors of Christmastime. Stop by the cash bar to purchase beer and wine, before heading to the bonfire site.
The highlight of the night is a private bonfire viewing, giving guests a preview of the Christmas Eve bonfires on the Mississippi River levee. Guests will learn more about Louisiana's holiday traditions as they enjoy the warmth of a towering bonfire.
*Please note, a Self-Drive Option (No Transportation) is available. Guests who purchase the Self-Drive option should meet us at Destrehan Plantation at 5:00 p.m. for check in on the day of their tour. Note that ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber DO NOT SERVICE THE AREA. Gray Line bus transportation is by reservation only.*
Adults (Ages 13+) 4:00pm Departs Gray Line Lighthouse = $150 Children (Ages 6-12) 4:00pm Departs Gray Line Lighthouse = $125
Adults (Ages 13+) 4:30pm Departs Rouses on Vets = $150
Children (Ages 6-12) 4:30pm Departs Rouses on Vets = $125
Adults (Ages 13+) Self- Drive 5:00pm Arrival = $95*
Children (Ages 6-12) Self- Drive 5:00pm Arrival = $80*
*Drive yourself: No transportation provided.
DINNER MENU:
Salad, Jambalaya, Baked chicken, Vegetable of choice, Bread, and Dessert of choice (Bread pudding or Brookies); Served with Coke products, tea, and water
DEPARTURE POINTS:
Gray Line Lighthouse Departure (4:00 p.m.)
- 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes in advance of your tour time at our Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, directly behind the JAX Brewery.
Rouses Market Departure (4:30 p.m.)
- 2900 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes in advance of your tour time at our departure point at Rouses Market.
Self-Drive Option - NO TRANSPORTATION (5:00 p.m.)
- 13034 River Rd, Destrehan, LA 70047
Please check in with your Gray Line Tour Guide upon arrival at Destrehan Plantation. Note that ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber DO NOT SERVICE THE AREA. Gray Line bus transportation is by reservation only.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (504) 569-1401.
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