It’s that time of year again! In about a week or so, the city will slowly start transforming into the holiday spirit, and we’ll keep you informed of the best places to go. Celebration in the Oaks opens the day after Thanksgiving and if you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the best light festivals in the country.

More than 165,000 people visit Celebration in the Oaks over in City Park every year.

Justin MrGregor/Flickr It takes an impressive 558,350 LED bulbs and 32,800 feet of rope lights to light up Celebration in the Oaks.

Come stroll through 25 acres of twinkling lights and amazing light displays.

LizNNawlins/Trip Advisor The displays vary from Christmas trees to menorahs, and of course, everyone’s favorite—the Who Dat tree.

Celebration in the Oaks also features vintage rides, including an antique wooden carousel and a miniature train that tours the park.

Infrogmation/Flickr You can also grab a hot chocolate, or something a bit stronger while you’re walking around.

The attraction opens November and runs until January 1st.

Infrogmation/Flickr Great fun for the whole family! Be sure to purchase your train tickets online to save time.

Understandably, it’s a very popular attraction for the holidays, so it’s recommended that you buy tickets in advance online.

New Orleans City Park/Facebook You can purchase your tickets here.

Their address is 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124. Here’s a map complete with parking.

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Justin MrGregor/Flickr

It takes an impressive 558,350 LED bulbs and 32,800 feet of rope lights to light up Celebration in the Oaks.

LizNNawlins/Trip Advisor

The displays vary from Christmas trees to menorahs, and of course, everyone’s favorite—the Who Dat tree.

Infrogmation/Flickr

You can also grab a hot chocolate, or something a bit stronger while you’re walking around.

Great fun for the whole family! Be sure to purchase your train tickets online to save time.

New Orleans City Park/Facebook

You can purchase your tickets here.

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Address: 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124