In partnership with

Kick off the 2026 Holiday Season
with the 5th Annual
Manning Family Children’s
Holiday Parade!

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Our family-centered Holiday Parade is back!

The 5th annual Holiday Parade will roll on Saturday, December 5 at 11 am. Starting in the French Market on Decatur St., passing in front of Jackson Sqaure and the Cathedral before turning onto Canal St through the heart of downtown New Orleans. The parade will turn at Burgundy St. and head back to Tchoupitoulas St where it will end in the heart of the Warehouse District at Tchoupitoulas and St. Joseph.

We hope to see you on the route!

COUNTING DOWN THE SECONDS!

About the Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade

This world class parade, which made its debut in 2022, is made possible in partnership with Kern Studios, Audacy New Orleans, WDSU, New Orleans & Company, and many other parade partners.

Thousands of parade-goers will line the streets of downtown New Orleans to enjoy the 5th annual event on Saturday, December 5, which features local and national television coverage, 30 holiday-themed floats, high flying helium balloons, and more than a dozen dancing groups and marching bands signature to New Orleans parades.

The parade has been voted one of USA TODAY 10BEST Holiday Parades - two years in a row!

We've been nominated again for 2026 - Vote for the Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade!

Our Holiday Parade Sponsors

Contact us

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cristina Giambrone at:
cristina.giambrone@lcmchealth.org or 504-896-9375.

For more information on band and marching groups, please contact nolaholidayparadeinfo@gmail.com