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.

2026 will mark our 43^rd year open Friday through Sunday for Christmas in Roseland! We are open Friday-Sunday evenings, 5:30-10:00PM, November 27 through December 20th with special Encore Nights continuing December 21st- 23rd, 2026. Our firework show nights will be December 5th, 12th, 19th, and the 23rd.

 Be sure to visit Christmas in Roseland on Dec. 11th-13th 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 is a participant in the Holidays on the Red !

Join in the merriment!

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Admission & Pricing

Admission good from 5:30PM-9:30PM • Park open 5:30PM-10PM

DISCOUNT COUPONS are available at Visit Shreveport-Bossier, 629 N Spring St, Shreveport, LA 71101.

Ages 2 and under are free
Purchase online or at the gate
Tickets are non-refundable

Ages 2 and under are free
Purchase online or at the gate
Tickets are non-refundable

Ages 2 and under are free
Purchase online or at the gate
4 entries
Free parking
2 train tickets
1 Santa photo
2 s’mores packs
Tickets are non-refundable

Ages 2 and under are free
Purchase online or at the gate
4 entries
Free parking
2 train tickets
1 Santa photo
2 s’mores packs
Tickets are non-refundable

Group Rates

To make a group reservation please email: beth@americanrosecenter.org

Ages 2 and under are free
Driver/tour guide are free
Fri & Sun: $12 per person
Saturday & Firework Nights: $16 per person
Tickets are non-refundable

Ages 2 and under are free
Driver/tour guide are free
Fri & Sun: $9 per person
Saturday & Firework Nights: $12 per person
Tickets are non-refundable

Key Dates

Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings: November 27-29 & December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20
Encore Nights: December 21-23
Firework Shows – Light Up The Gardens: December 5, 12, 19, & 23
Vendor Village: December 11-13
Shreveport Regional Jazz Ensemble: December 5, 7Pm
Angel of Hope Ceremony: December 6
Scout Appreciation Night: Dec. 4 – Scouts arriving in uniform will be admitted FREE with paying adult.
Mardi Gras in Roseland: December 19, come out to the gardens for a walking parade with your favorite krewes! Parade stats at 7:30PM
Finale Night Firework Show: We will close our season with a spectacular fireworks show on December 23rd.

Every Night

Discounted Tickets: First Responders, Medical Field Workers, Active Military, Veterans, Postal Workers & Delivery Drivers receive $5 Discount on Admission with ID Badge.
Marshmallow Roasting 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 without purchase.
Roseland Express Train: Tickets are $5 per ride.
Food Vendors: Click here to apply!
The Blitzen Bar: Featuring a variety of adult beverages for your enjoyment. Must be 21, IDs will be checked. Sponsored by THRIFTY LIQUOR.

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Vendor Village

December 11th-13th

Be sure to visit our Christmas Market December 11th-13th. We will have vendors set up with a wide variety of items. Beautiful soaps, linens, wood products and other handmade products and gift items. The vendor fee is $175 for the weekend.

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Christmas Cards to the Community

Displayed Every Night

 One of the most popular displays are our 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.

Key Dates & Info

Perform at the Garden

Sign-Up To Perform

We're seeking performers with 30 minute evening performance periods. Music groups, church choirs, bell choirs, story tellers, dance groups and individual musicians/performers. Performers are given passes to enter free of charge. If under driving age, one parent will be given a ticket, other wise family should be prepared to pay for entry.