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Christmas Lights in Gretna, LA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Gretna this season are Celebration in the Oaks (Nov 27 – Jan 1), Greenway Supernova (Dec 10 – Dec 12) and Lights on the Lake (Dec 12 – Dec 12). We've mapped 2 displays in Gretna and 19 more nearby (4 parades, 4 neighborhoods, 4 home displays). 15 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Gretna Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Parade · Gretna, LA · Free

Opens soon

Dec 6 – Dec 6

Lighting of the Oaks (Christmas in Gretna)

Tree lighting · Gretna, LA · Free

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Nov 27

Near Gretna (within 25 miles)

Greenway Supernova

Event · New Orleans, LA · Free

Opens soon

3.6 miDec 10 – Dec 12

Celebration in the Oaks

Drive-thru · New Orleans, LA · Ticketed (price not confirmed)

Opens soon

5.5 miNov 27 – Jan 1

Lights on the Lake

Event · New Orleans, LA · $15; free for ages 5 and under

Opens soon

8.4 miDec 12 – Dec 12

NOLA Christmasfest

Light show · New Orleans, LA · $25 weekdays, $30 weekends (2024)

1.8 mi

Miracle on Fulton Street

Event · New Orleans, LA · Free

2.6 mi

Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade

Parade · New Orleans, LA · Free

2.7 mi

Waldorf Wonderland (Roosevelt Hotel)

Light show · New Orleans, LA · Not listed

2.9 mi

Corrine Street and Palmisano Street

Neighborhood · Chalmette, LA · Free

6.6 mi

West End Boat Parade

Parade · New Orleans, LA · Not listed

7.1 mi

Santa's Arrival Parade at Lakeside Shopping Center

Parade · Metairie, LA · Not listed

9.2 mi

Carnation Avenue

Neighborhood · Metairie, LA · Free

9.2 mi

Christmas in Lafreniere Park

Drive-thru · Metairie, LA · $10 per car in advance, $15 at the park (2024)

11 mi

Lake Vista Drive and Folse Drive

Neighborhood · Metairie, LA · Free

11 mi

4916 James Drive

Home display · Metairie, LA · Free

12 mi

4521 Alexander Street

Home display · Metairie, LA · Free

12 mi

Heritage Park Christmas Village

Walk-thru · Kenner, LA · Free

12 mi

Lake Trail Drive (Boudreaux and Marie)

Home display · Kenner, LA · Free

13 mi

4 Keplar Court

Home display · Kenner, LA · Free

15 mi

Grandlake Estates

Neighborhood · Kenner, LA · Free

15 mi

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Christmas lights in Gretna: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Gretna?

Popular picks this season include Celebration in the Oaks (Nov 27 – Jan 1), Greenway Supernova (Dec 10 – Dec 12), Lights on the Lake (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and Lighting of the Oaks (Christmas in Gretna) (Nov 27 – Nov 27). In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Gretna, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Gretna?

Free options include Greenway Supernova, Lights on the Lake, Lighting of the Oaks (Christmas in Gretna) and Gretna Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting. 15 of the 21 displays near Gretna are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Gretna?

Yes. Celebration in the Oaks (Ticketed (price not confirmed)) and Christmas in Lafreniere Park ($10 per car in advance, $15 at the park (2024)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Gretna?

The earliest Gretna-area displays turn on Nov 27, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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