Holidays on the Red: Celebrate the Season in Shreveport-Bossier (2025)
Experience Shreveport-Bossier’s most cherished holiday traditions and join us for Holidays on the Red, a celebration packed with family-friendly events, festive lights, unique shopping, and memorable activities. From late November through the New Year, the area lights up with dazzling displays, holiday markets, and unforgettable performances.
Sno-Port at Sci-Port Discovery Center
Dates: End of November 2025 – End of February 2026
Enjoy a snow-themed interactive science playground featuring activities like sock skating, Snowball Pong, and returning favorites such as the Xylophone Tree and Ice Fishing Pond.
BELIEVE! Lights the Night Returns to Shreveport Aquarium
Dates: Dec. 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Now in its fourth year, BELIEVE! offers the ultimate interactive holiday adventure with five new magic exhibits and dazzling decorations throughout. Upon entry, guests receive a magical motion-activated Christmas wand that lights up, plays music, and brings the surroundings to life. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s elves, and the beloved Snow Mermaid, Glacielle. Enjoy the twinkling Christmas trees, cookies, and hot cocoa—and keep your magic wand as a special gift! Dress in your favorite Christmas jammies or sweaters for this unforgettable 60–90 minute journey that reignites belief in holiday magic.
Christmas in Roseland at the American Rose Center
Dates:
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday: November 28, 29, 30, 2025
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday: December 5, 6, 7, 2025
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday: December 12, 13, 14, 2025
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday: December 19, 20, 21, 2025
Encore Nights: December 22 & 23, 2025
Special Events:
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Thursday, December 11: Besties, Bubbly and Blooms (CIR may be open this evening)
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Thursday, December 18: Candlelight Concert (separate ticketed event, not open to the public)
Experience:
Stroll through the gardens transformed into a winter wonderland with a Christmas Market, dazzling holiday lights, and community art displays. Enjoy festive entertainment, fireworks nights (details TBA), and family-friendly activities as part of the Holiday Trail of Lights.
Rockets Over The Red
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Prepare to be amazed by a stunning fireworks display, a drone light show, and captivating performances from local choirs and dance groups. With food trucks lining the riverfront, come hungry!
The Nutcracker
Dates & Times:
- Saturday, December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
- Sunday, December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Location: Riverview Theater
Celebrate the holiday classic with local dancers, guest artists, and live music by the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Tickets available starting in October.
Rally on the Red
Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Time: Events start at 6:30 PM
Kick off the Independence Bowl festivities with these events:
- 6:30 PM: Mardi Gras Preview Parade (Louisiana Boardwalk)
- 7:15 PM: Battle of the Bands (East Bank District)
- 7:45 PM: Fireworks Show (East Bank District)
- 8:00 PM: Free Concert by The Spazmatics (East Bank District)
