Ruston Christmas Parade 2017
What's better on a Saturday afternoon than a Magical Christmas time with friends, family and neighbors!
A Ruston "Magical" Christmas parade will be stroll through Downtown Ruston on
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 4 p.m.
This year begins a new tradition; a safer, afternoon parade with a new route. The parade will begin in the 300 block of South Homer Street, head North to Alabama, and continue on to Trenton Street. From Trenton Street the parade will turn right onto Dan Reneau Drive and return to its starting point.
After the parade, join us back Downtown to get your fill of chili goodness! Cooks will spend Saturday afternoon competing in the Battle for the Paddle Chili Cook-Off and it'll be ready just in time for us!
All Things Christmas
Back for the third year, “Lincoln Lights Up the Pines” kicks things off on November 30 through December 2, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, in Lincoln Parish Park. Guests can drive through the park to enjoy lighted displays, vintage RV trailer festivities, and even more merriment. On Friday, December 1, Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker and his staff will host a “Kickoff to Christmas” at 6:00 PM in Railroad Park complete with a tree lighting ceremony, holiday-themed activities in the park, and ice-skating at the Historic Fire Station which will continue through December 30, 3:00 – 10:00 on Fridays, 10:00 – 10:00 on Saturdays, and 4:00 – 10:00 on Sundays (closed Christmas Eve). Add to that the North Central Louisiana Arts Council celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its Holiday Arts Tour December 1-2 with an infusion of visual and performing artists performing and selling their works amidst holiday shoppers and you have an unforgettable weekend of holiday magic.
Saturday, December 9, your Chamber will present a double dose of Christmas magic. The 1st Annual “Battle for the Paddle” Chili Cook-off will get underway at 10 AM in downtown Ruston as teams vie for the title of “Best Chili” and the coveted paddle prize. Following that the 2017 Ruston Christmas Parade will roll through town at 4 PM and continue “A Magical Christmas” theme. After the parade, guests can then purchase tickets to sample the different chili offerings before the winner of the paddle is crowned. Registration for both events is now underway with special discounts available if you register for the parade and Lincoln Lights Up the Pines by November 1, 2017. Parade registration fees will increase by $25 after November 16 and all registrations must be completed by December 1. For more information contact Brandon Sutherland, (318) 251-3090; Callie Grubb, (318) 255-3733; Ivana Flowers, 318-255-2031/ iflowers@rustonlincoln.org.
However, the magic will continue with even more holiday events and fun in store. Check out details on the Chamber and CVB Christmas Open House, 12 Days of Christmas Shopping game, Rudolf Reindeer Race, Christmas in Dubach with Parade, A Dixie Dancer’s Christmas, Christmas at the Dixie, Dubach Christmas Festival, Christmas in the Village, the Grambling Christmas Parade, and more.
The Ruston Christmas Parade is brought to you by the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 9, 2017
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
