Race Information

Christmas in Lafreniere Park 2 Mile
Metairie, LA
City Location
Jefferson County
Dec 9, 2023 - Saturday
2M run
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  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    The CHRISTMAS IN LAFRENIERE PARK RUN/WALK will start at 4:00PM on Saturday 12/10/22.

    HOORAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! The Crescent City Classic will hold their holiday run/walk in beautiful Lafreniere Park on Saturday, December 9, 2023 (start time is 4pm). The 2-mile course takes you through Lafreniere Park during their annual Christmas in the Park Lights Display.  The park is decorated with over 10 million LED lights. The park's festive displays include traditional Christmas lighted figures, the 60 foot Sea Serpent in the lagoon, and many NOLA favorites! The event is filled with gumbo, hot chocolate, beer and other refreshments, photos with Santa, a holiday costume contest, and much more!

     The Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk is especially popular among families. Run competitively or enjoy a leisurely walk through the park with friends and family.  Participants can enjoy free refreshments and complimentary entry into both the Christmas in the Park Lights Driving Tour AND the Walking Tour of the beautifully lighted Pavilion Island BEFORE the gates are open to the general public! 

    Children 3 - 10 years old receive $5 off the cost of registration. Children under 3 years do not need to register to participate in the race or enter Christmas in Lafreniere Park Lights Display. 

    What do I receive with my registration? All registrants will receive the 2023 festive t-shirt (children's sizes available), commemorative bib, and a complimentary entrance into the Christmas in Lafreniere Park driving and walking tour Lights Display. 

    EARLY PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS:
    ·      Wednesday 12/6/23. Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Raising Cane's located at the corner of Lake Villa and Veterans Memorial Blvd (4036 Vets Blvd)
    ·      Thursday 12/7/23. Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  CCC Office Bldg located at 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie 70005 (in Bucktown near R&O's Restaurant). Enter the first-floor parking garage of the building located on Seminole Ave. and drive through the garage/around the horseshoe. THIS IS A DRIVE-THRU packet pick-up. DO NOT PARK OR EXIT YOUR VEHICLE. Your shirt and race bib will be handed to you through the passenger side window. 
    RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION: 
    Participants can pick up their shirts and bibs on race day, Saturday 12/9/23, beginning at 2:30pm at the Al Copeland Concert Stage in Lafreniere Park.

     

     

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  • Added to our Directory
    Sep 24, 2003
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jan 11, 2024
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Feb 7, 2024
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