Children's Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade

For the second time ever, a holiday parade will roll in downtown New Orleans featuring over twenty Mardi Gras World-created floats outfitted with technology like animatronics, intelligent lighting systems, special effects, and beyond. Starts at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and North Peters Street, traveling North Peters to Decatur Street through the French Market toward Jackson Square and Oscar Dunn Park. Parade rolls at 11 am, ends in Lafayette Square around 1 pm with a holiday celebration including music from Rebirth Brass Band, food, and more until 3 pm. Free. chnola.org.