Christmas in the Park at Moncus Park Returns This Weekend
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — Moncus Park will transform into a holiday wonderland for Christmas in the Park, presented by First Horizon Bank, Friday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Dec. 14.
Supporting year-round operations, maintenance, safety and environmental care of the 100-acre nonprofit greenspace, Christmas in the Park is one of the largest annual fundraisers at Moncus Park.
“Christmas in the Park is a celebration of community,” said JP MacFadyen, executive director of Moncus Park.
Event Details
• Dates: Dec. 12 – 14
• Time: 6 – 9 p.m. nightly
• Location: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, La
• Cost: Free – select activities may require a fee
Event Highlights
• Live music nightly featuring regional favorites
• Photos with Santa
• Free snow sledding down the small hill, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Women & Children’s
Hospital
• Free kids’ activities and festive experiences throughout the park
• Food trucks, sweet treats and warm seasonal beverages
• Light displays, including the fan-favorite Light Tunnel
• A designated sensory zone offering a calmer, low-stimulation area for guests
Entertainment Schedule
• Friday, Dec. 12: That Bad & The Skyliners Big Band Jazz
• Saturday, Dec. 13: Lost Bayou Ramblers with special guests
• Sunday, Dec. 14: “ELF” on the big screen
Parking Information
Free parking is available at Blackham Coliseum (2330 Johnston St., Lafayette, La 70503), with a complimentary and ADA-accessible shuttle provided by Service Chevrolet Cadillac. On-site parking at Moncus Park is available for $20 per vehicle as part of the event fundraiser.
The park strongly advises guests not to park in nearby private lots or businesses, as towing is actively enforced by third-party companies.
For more information, visit moncuspark.org/christmas.
“Seeing families and friends come together, year after year, reminds us why this park exists. This event is made possible by the people who love this space and the partners who believe in what it brings to Acadiana,” said MacFadyen.
