Start the Season in Downtown Minden

On this special Saturday, downtown Minden businesses will be in full festive mode. Start with a holiday brunch at Geaux Fresh, before grabbing a hot chocolate or coffee at The Broken Bean. Make an ornament craft at the Dorcheat Museum, accompanied by a Christmas movie ($10), and stop by the Reindeer Games children's area downtown to enjoy bounce houses, pony rides, and more. Pearl Street will be filled with arts and crafts vendors, and at The Courtyard, the Junior Service League will be roasting free s'mores. Grab photos with the Clauses, as well as Rudolph and Friends at Logan McConathy State Farm, the Webster Parish Library, and in Jacqueline Park. Then at 4 pm, head downtown for the "Rudolph's Holly Jolly Christmas" parade. The day will end with fireworks, and a screening of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer in Miller Quarter Park. greatermindenchamber.com/christmasinminden