Le Grand Noël in Grand Coteau

Start the annual Christmas shopping with a visit to the streets of historical Grand Coteau. Starting at 2 pm, Father Derrick Weingartener, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Church, and Father James Bradley, Director of The Jesuit Spirituality Center at St. Charles College, will bless the life-size, handmade nativity scene on display at the corner of Highway 93 and Church Street. The gift shops will be open for holiday merriment, offering refreshments and antiques, jewelry, clothing, packaged sweets, home decor, and other gift items. Enjoy holiday traditions such carriage rides, live music at various locations, and photos with Santa. Popular food trucks will be on hand offering their specialties. Festivities last until 8 pm in downtown Grand Coteau. Free. (337) 945-4314. cajuntravel.com.