Santa is popping up everywhere in Acadia-St. Landry, along with sightings of Mrs. Claus and the Grinch! Find out where you can get photo opps.
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Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry has THE list of places around Acadia and St. Landry parish where your kids can catch a glimpse of the Big Guy before the big day. And we've checked it twice! And we've also spotted a few places where you can catch the . . . the. . GRINCH!
Click on the links for more information about where you can find Santa and other Christmas Characters in Acadia-St. Landry this holiday season, and make sure to check back often as we'll update this list as we hear of more Santa sightings!
Saturday, November 25
- Pics with Santa at the Lighting of the Bridge in Port Barre
- Lighting of the Nativity/Christmas at the Courthouse - Opelousas
Friday, December 1
- Jingle Jamz - Rayne
Saturday, December 2
- Brunch with Santa - Opelousas
- Santa at Le Vieux Moulin - Church Point
Sunday, December 3
- 10am - 1pm The Gift Shoppe by Great Expectations - Opelousas
- Jingle Bell Noel - Crowley
- Iota Christmas Parade - Veterans Memorial Pavilion
Monday, December 4
- Cookies with Mrs. Claus - Acadia Parish Library
- Lighting of the Town Christmas Tree - Krotz Springs
Tuesday, December 5 - Following the parade, Santa will be at the Rayne Depot for pictures
Wednesday, December 6 - Storytime with Santa at La Legion - Eunice
Friday, December 8
- Cookies and Pictures with Papa Noel - Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Church Point
- Burger Zone in Crowley will host Santa before and after the Crowley Christmas Parade for pictures.
- Santa on the Pond - Iota
Saturday, December 9
- Pictures with Santa at Rice and Reindeer Christmas Shopping Extravaganza - Crowley
- Breakfast with Santa - Rayne Civic Center
- Pictures with Santa at Lou's in Washington
- Washington Christmas Festival - town of Washington
- Christmas in Crowley - Santa will be at the Vanilla Bean for pictures
Tuesday, December 12
**La Belle Lens Photography, LLC in Jennings will be offering FREE photographs for Porch Appearance with Santa: 6-8pm at 431 E. Academy Ave. Jennings, La
Pictures with the Grinch, Acadian Medical Center Eunice - 4-6pm (bring in a non-perishable food donation)
Wednesday, December 13
Santa Story Hour - Eunice Public Library at 10am.
Friday, December 15
Visit with Santa - Crowley Police Dept.
Saturday, December 16
Breakfast with Santa - Krotz Springs Community Center
Cookies with Santa- Church Point Library 10am.
Pictures with Santa - Eunice Depot Museum
5:30-7:30pm- Family Night at the Races - Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Christmas Celebration in Pine Prairie
Sunday, December 17
Pictures with Santa at SugarCoated Bakery in Eunice 3-5pm
Santa Claus Crossing the Bridge - Palmetto, 5:30-7:30pm
Monday, December 18
Santa’s coming to Pizzaville USA in Church Point- 6-8pm
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The Christmas Coca-Cola Caravan is coming to town! Find out where you can find the lighted Santa Truck locally around Acadia and St. Landry for photos.
- Tuesday, December 5 - Champagne's Marche in Leonville, 5-6:30pm
- Wednesday, December 6 - Russell's Food Center in Arnaudville, 7pm
- Tuesday, December 12- Foret’s Grocery in Iota, 5-6:30pm.
- Thursday, December 14 - Polar Bear & Christmas Truck at GoBears in Grand Coteau, 7:30pm
- Tuesday, December 19 - Bourque's Supermarket in Port Barre, 7pm
- Saturday, December 23 - Rod's Supermarket in Church Point, 7-8pm
Check back as we will be adding more events as we confirm dates!
For more Holiday Fun be sure to check out our Ultimate Holiday Guide.
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