FESTIVALS

WINTER LANTERN FESTIVAL: An outdoor celebration of Chinese culture will be open through Jan. 4, 2026, at Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expressway in Westwego. The walk-through exhibit includes larger-than-life lanterns, live performances from award-winning Chinese acrobats and more. 5-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Tickets start at $18, with children 2 and under free. winterlanternfestival.com .

ORANGE FESTIVAL: The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival returns to Historic Fort Jackson, La. 23 in Buras, on Dec. 5-7. The event includes Louisiana seafood and citrus-inspired dishes, carnival rides, local arts and crafts, historic reenactors, live music and more. www.orangefestival.com .

CARNAVAL FRANÇAIS: The festival showcasing Louisiana's rich French heritage

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