Holiday events abound in area

A variety of events are on tap for Tri-City area residents wishing to partake in holiday festivities with their families.
Nov. 30 through Dec. 31
—The Traditional Idlewild Plantation Christmas Lighting driving tour will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. daily at Kemper Williams Park in Patterson for $2 per car (dependent on weather). Contact 985-395-2298 for more information.
Dec. 1 through 31
—Victorian Christmas at the Grevemberg House with Victorian-style tree and seasonal greenery will be held daily (closed Christmas Eve and Day) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Franklin for $10 per person, $8 for seniors. Contact 337-828-2092 for more information.
—Christmas tree sale by Bayou Vista Community Fellowship, 1523 Anthony St., Bayou Vista, until trees are gone. Selling 5- to 9-foot Frasier firs. Prices start at $35.
—Bernice Street’s Annual Christmas by Candlelight observance in Morgan City will not be held this year. Residents are still invited to drive past the street’s decorations, but no official event will be held. Bernice Street residents hope to reinstate the event next year.
Dec. 4 and 5
—Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts presents its annual Christmas show, “A Miracle on 34th St.” Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets for sale at the door only. For more information, visit www.ttpaonline.com or contact 337-366-1845.
Dec. 6
—Downtown Jingle Mingle with a car show, craft market, shopping and prizes, and a movie in the park and more will be held starting at 8 a.m. until in Downtown Historic Morgan City. Contact 985-385-1770 ext. 112 for more information.
—Jingle 5K, Fun Run at Front and Everett streets, Morgan City. Kid’s Fun Run, 8 a.m.; 5K, 8:30 a.m. Benefits St. Mary Outreach. Participation prize to all Fun Run finishers. Medals to 5K: Overall top three males/females; and top finisher per age group. Entry fee: Fun Run, two non-perishable food items; 5K, adults $10 and two non-perishable food items, and children 17 and under $5 and two non-perishable food items. Online registration at active.com or register race day at 7 a.m. For info, call Race Director Dee Hymel 985-518-6118 or email dhymel@cox-internet.com.
—Junior Auxiliary will host “Santa’s Workshop” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Morgan City High Multi-Purpose Building. Pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, activities and performances by local organizations. All festivities are free of charge.
—City of Franklin 2014 Christmas Parade will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning at the corner of Jackson and Main streets and ending at Courthouse Square with the lighting of the parish tree. Contact 337-828-3631 for more information.
Dec. 6 through Jan. 6
—Oaklawn Manor will be decorated for Christmas. Tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday in Franklin for $15 per person, $10 students. Contact 337-828-0434 for more information.
Dec. 7
Boy Scout Troop 41, Patterson, will be holding Breakfast with Santa 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets, $6, include pancakes and sausage. Tickets can be obtained from troop members or by calling or texting Sherrel Tisdale Allemond, 985-518-8377; Kerry McCloy 985-714-1225; or Jeanne Olds McCloy, 985-518-1163.
Dec. 8
—Tri-City Youth Theatre Christmas live theatre production of “The Grinch” will be held at 6 p.m. at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Contact 985-380-4639 for more information.
Dec. 9
—A Senior Christmas Dinner will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Senior Citizens Center on Chennault Street in Morgan City. Bingo prior to meal. Head Start children will sing Christmas carols and give out treats. Sponsored by St. Mary Community Action Agency.
—The Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill 19th Annual Christmas Tree Festival Exhibit Open House will be held for visitors to view the variety of decorated trees and listen to singing performances by local schools with no admission fee from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Louisiana State Museum in Patterson at Kemper Williams Park. Contact 985-399-1268 for more information.
Dec. 11
—The United States Marine Corps Reserve Band from New Orleans will hold a Christmas concert for the benefit of the annual Toys for Tots campaign. It will begin at 7 p.m. at the Paul Schreier Theatre in the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Patrons asked to bring a new unwrapped toy for Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment, Toys for Tots campaign. Contact 985-380-4639 for more information.
—“Love Lights A Tree” Christmas Tree 16th Annual Lighting Ceremony, hosted by the American Cancer Society and M C Bank & Trust Company, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the bank office on the corner of Victor II Boulevard and Brashear Avenue in Morgan City. To place the name of a survivor or in memory of a cancer battle lost, call Frances, 985-384-2100. Public invited.
Dec. 13
—City of Patterson Christmas Boat Lighting Parade, sponsored by Patterson Economic Development Tourist Committee, will be held at 6 p.m. starting at Cajun Jack and ending at Bridge Road in the Lower Atchafalaya with an award ceremony following afterwards at City Hall in Patterson. Contact 985-395-5205 for more information.
Dec. 14
—Annual Patterson Christmas Parade will be held at 2 p.m. down La.182 in Patterson. Contact 985-395-5205 for more information.
—Annual “Lessons and Carols” Christmas Concert will be held at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Main Street in Franklin. Contact 337-828-3869 for more information.
Dec. 31
—St. Mary AARP New Year’s Eve Dance 8 p.m. to midnight at St. Mary Senior Citizens Center, 4014 Chennault St., Morgan City. Music by LA South. Tickets: $15, advance; $20, at door. For info call 985-384-2277.