Celebration in the Oaks™ is the site of many of New Orleans' best holiday parties.

The annual Celebration in the Oaks Preview Party and the Children's Preview Party the weekend before Thanksgiving are among the New Orleans area's top annual public events, providing a large array of food and beverage and top entertainent in an unparalleled setting.

The Adult Preview Party
Friday, November 21
7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Dress: Cocktail Attire
$100 per person in advance
$90 per person for Friends of City Park (advance sales only, limit 4 tickets per membership)
$120 at the door.


This sparkling holiday party previewing the Celebration in The Oaks light display benefits the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Food and libations from over 130 of New Orleans' finest restaurants and spirit providers are featured along with music from local entertainers to satisfy everyone's musical appetite!

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Adult Preview Party Ticket

Advanced Sales Closed

Advanced sales of tickets is now closed. Tickets may be purchased at the door during the event.

The Children's Preview Party
Sunday, November 23
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person, attendance limited.

An all-inclusive party just for pint-sized "patrons" and their parents featuring:

• All the food kids can never get enough of including: hamburgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese, caesar salad, fruit, ice cream, cake, and PB & J sandwiches!
  
  
• AMUSEMENT RIDES including: The new Coney Tower drop ride, a new Ferris Wheel (scheduled to be open), and old favorites such as the Live Oak Ladybug roller coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl, Scrambler, Red Baron mini-planes, the Construction Zone, the Rock n' Tug, Bumper Cars, Fun Slide and of course, the Antique Carousel and the Miniature Train decorated for the season.
  
  
• UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT featuring: Creole String Beans, Checker Doodle Balloons, face painting, and more!

The Children's Preview Party is a terrific opportunity for kids to enjoy their very own "holiday tradition" before the nightly crowds start and feel like little kings and queens at the same time. And, just think... moms and dads don't have to do a thing this one holiday evening, but enjoy the family experience.

Advanced sales of tickets is now closed. Tickets may be purchased at the door during the event.

In addition, many companies and organizations host their annual private Christmas and holiday parties on the grounds of the Botanical Garden at one of our rental facilities within the most festive setting imaginable.

A centerpiece of the 12-acre New Orleans Botanical Garden, the Pavilion of the Two Sisters is modeled after a traditional European orangery. With its long banks of arched windows, the Pavilion offers lovely vistas of the Zemurray Azalea and Camellia Garden featuring the Fluteplayer fountain by artist Enrique Alferez to the east and the original 1930s garden and new Conservatory to the west.

With cool slate floors below and a Mario Villa designed palm frond chandelier above, the Pavilion measures 100 feet long and 60 feet wide. The climate controlled main room is 87 feet long and 60 feet wide and is capable of comfortably accommodating 200 to 400 guests for a cocktail reception, a seated dinner for 300 or theater-style.

For more information, visit the City Park Facilities page, contact City Park Sales at (504)488-2896, or email cpsales@nocp.org.

Pavilion of the Two Sisters

The Garden Study Center is an extraordinary example of WPA architecture. This beautifully restored structure is one of the original brick buildings in City Park designed by the late architect, Richard Koch. Near the lily pond and the Conservatory, it has solid brick walls, a slate roof and copper gutters reminiscent of an old English cottage.

This fine facility comprises 1,620 square feet and is ideal for meetings and small parties, and is equipped with complete audio-visual facilities. The building also includes a smaller meeting room, warming kitchen and restroom. The Garden Study Center accommodates 100 guests for auditorium-style seating, 60 guests for seated dinners and luncheons, and 50 to 75 guests for cocktail parties.

The Lath House is located next to the Garden Study Center. The restoration of this Lath House won the prestigious Founder's Fund Award from The Garden Club of America in 1997.


The Lath House occupies approximately 2,400 square feet and the main room is 30' x 42'. It has a translucent bronze-tone roof, open lath sides, and a stained and scored concrete floor. Combined with the Garden Study Center, the Lath House provides tremendous flexibility and opportunity for your special event at the Botanical Garden.

The Lath House in conjunction with the Garden Study Center accommodates approximately 175 guests for a cocktail party.



For more information, visit the City Park Facilities page, contact City Park Sales at (504)488-2896, or email cpsales@nocp.org.

There is truly no better or magical venue for your next Christmas Party than Celebration in the Oaks.

Private Party Guests receive admission to the Celebration in the Oaks walking tour.