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CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND – Roseland
CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND
At the end of the year, the gardens are magically transformed into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights for Christmas in Roseland – our largest fundraiser of the year for the gardens.
2025 will marek our 42nd year for Christmas in Roseland! We are open Thursday through Saturday Dec, 4-7, and Dec. 11-14, and then Friday through Sunday, Dec. 19-21, with special Encore Nights continuing Dec. 22nd & 23rd, 2025
Be sure to visit Christmas in Roseland on Dec. 12th-14th for our Christmas Market. Vendors of beautiful soaps, linens, wood products and other handmade products and gift items will be present.
One of the most popular displays at Christmas in Roseland is the display of Christmas Cards to the Community made by area schools. 8’ x 4’, beautifully designed and painted by school children of elementary and middle schools of the Shreveport-Bossier area.
CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND ADMISSION
- All tickets will be on sale – 20% off through Nov. 30!
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SUNDAY:
$15 each | $50 Family 4 Pack
$70 VIP Pack: 4 entries + free parking, 2 train tickets, 2 s’mores, 1 Santa photo
SATURDAY & FIREWORK SHOWS:
$20 each | $65 Family 4 Pack
$85 VIP Pack: 4 entries + free parking, 2 train tickets, 2 s’mores, 1 Santa photo
Ages 2 and under are free.
- Admission good from 5:30PM-9:30PM (Park open 5:30-10PM)
- You can purchase tickets online or at the gate.
- Please call 318-572-9102 to make a group reservation or email beth@americasrosegardens.org
- DISCOUNT COUPONS are available at Visit Shreveport-Bossier, 629 N Spring St, Shreveport, LA 71101.
- Questions or Sponsorships: Please call 318-572-9102 or email beth@americasrosegardens.org
- Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Dec. 4, 5, 6, 7
- Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Dec. 11, 12, 13, 14
- Dec. 18 – Candlelight Concert – Tickets can be purchased by clicking here – not open to public without a ticket
- Friday/Saturday/Sunday Dec. 19, 20, 21
- ENCORE NIGHTS Monday/Tuesday Dec. 22, 23
- Light Up The Gardens – Fireworks Shows & the Firework Finale Show:
- Saturday, Dec.6
- Saturday, Dec.13
- Saturday, Dec.20
- Tuesday, Dec.23
- Christmas in Roseland Vendor Village: Dec. 11-14, Contact: Events@americasrosegardens.org
- Scout Appreciation Night, Dec. 5th – Scouts arriving in uniform will be admitted FREE with paying adult.
- Mardi Gras in Roseland – December 20th, come out to the gardens for a walking parade with your favorite krewes!
- Every Night – First Responders, Medical Field Workers, Active Military, Veterans, Postal Workers & Delivery Drivers receive $5 Discount on Admission with ID Badge.
- 5th Annual Angel of Hope Candle Light Ceremony – Sunday, Dec. 7
- Nature Ornament Workshop with Walter B. Jacobs Nature Park – December 20th, 2PM-5PM
- Finale Night Fireworks Show – We will close our season with a spectacular fireworks show on December 23rd.
- MARSHMALLOW STATION $2 per ticket to roast a jumbo marshmallow, S’mores kits available for $4.
- PHOTOS WITH SANTA Santa is in the gardens every night from 6-9 p.m. Photos are $10 each. No personal photography allowed.
- ROSELAND EXPRESS TRAIN Roseland Express tickets are $5 per ride.
- FOOD VENDORS TBD
- The Blitzen Bar will be featuring a variety of adult beverages for your enjoyment. Must be 21, IDs will be checked. Sponsored by THRIFTY LIQUOR.
Christmas in Roseland Vendor Village
We are excited to announce that this year’s Christmas in Roseland Vendor Market will be held at the American Rose Center again!
We would love for you to be a part of this special holiday tradition! The vendor fee is $175 for the weekend.
The event will be held Dec. 11-14. Contact events@americasrosegardens.org for an application and information.
We look forward to showcasing wonderful local vendors like you and creating a magical holiday experience for our community.
