Cajun Holiday Bonfire Celebration with Dinner
December 19, 23, 26, 27 & 30
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.*
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 from Gray Line Lighthouse OR Departure from Rouses Market (2900 Veterans Memorial Blvd)
Bus will depart Gray Line Lighthouse (400 Toulouse St) at 4:00 p.m. and return at 8:45 p.m.
Bus will depart from Rouses Market (2900 Veterans Memorial Blvd) at 4:30 p.m. and return at 8:20 p.m.
*Guests should arrive 15 – 20 minutes before departure.*
Tour Highlights:
- Bonfire Viewing at Destrehan Plantation
- Round-trip Transportation: Departure from Gray Line Lighthouse OR Departure from Rouses Market (2900 Veterans Memorial Blvd); *Self-Drive Option Does Not Include Transportation*
- Cajun Dinner
- Guided Tour of Plantation House
- Self-guided Tour of Grounds
- Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit
- Cash Bar Onsite (Beer & Wine)
- Expert Tour Guide Sharing Local History and Cajun & Creole Christmas Traditions
- All sales are final and non-transferrable
- Reservations Required
