Parade, fireworks top weekend Holiday events
posted Thursday, November 29th, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

The 6th Annual Bawcomville Redneck Christmas Parade will roll through the streets of Bawcomville Saturday morning, officially kicking off a slate of holiday celebrations throughout the region.

Also on tap for Saturday, Dec. 1 is the Bah Humbug 5k Run. Sponsored by Family Church of West Monroe, the 5k run benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Louisiana.

The complete rundown of holiday events scheduled for this weekend includes:


December 1

Bah Humbug 5K Run

Time: 9AM

The run is sponsored by Family Church in West Monroe and benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Louisiana.

Antique Alley

Phone: (800)-843-1872



6th Annual Bawcomville Redneck Parade

Time: 10AM

A parade like no other, with fun-loving redneck floats and throws that range from beads and toys to other surprises!

Downtown Bawcomville

Phone: (318)-388-5858



The Gingerbread House Kids Alley

Time: 12PM-3PM

Kids will have a blast! Be sure to bring your camera for some great photo oppourtunities. Wild Country Safari Park will be on hand with a camel, kangaroo, and more. Revolution Park is bringing a NASCAR. Also on hand, the National Guard obstacle course, Knuckleheads Gym, Miss Louisiana (from 12-2), and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Antique Alley

Phone: (800) 843-1872



Ouachita Independent Bank presents the Kiwanis Club of West Monroe Christmas Parade

Time: 3PM

Enjoy this holiday parade through downtown Monroe and West Monroe!

Downtown Monroe and West Monroe

Phone: (800)-843-1872



Rockin' on the Alley on the Paramount Healthcare Consultants Stage

Time: 4PM

Enjoy live music, after the parade until the fireworks, from Easy Eddie and the Party Rockers.

Antique Alley

Phone: (800) 843-1872



Up on the Roof Top Party

Time: 6PM-9PM

Enjoy Santa and his sleigh, a raffle prize drawing, fun interactive photo booth, a choir ensemble, live music, and the best seat for the Christmas fireworks. Proceeds benefit Monroe Renaissance.

Vantage ONB Tower Parking Garage

Phone: (318) 372-6184



Ouachita Independent Bank presents the Monroe Renaissance Fireworks Extravaganza

Time: 7PM

A beautiful fireworks display along the banks of the Ouachita River between I-20 and Endom Bridge.

Downtown Monroe and West Monroe

Phone: (800) 843-1872



Where are you Christmas?

Time: 7PM

Twin City Ballet Company's Gala Performance with Joe Istre's amazing choreography in an adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".

W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

Phone: (318) 388-3011



December 1-2

31st Annual Journey to Bethlehem

Time: 2-5PM

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of that first Christmas with over ninety costumed actors. Visitors may 'walk through' Bethlehem and interact with the shopkeepers, cloth dyers, potters, census takers, inn keeper and many others. It includes live animals and some special effects.