Christmas Eve Bonfire Express

Experience the magic of a cherished Louisiana holiday tradition aboard the Gray Line Bonfire Express. Travel upriver to the small communities along the Mississippi River levee, where towering Christmas Eve bonfires are built and lit to guide “Papa Noel,” the Cajun Santa Claus, to bayou country. Your journey includes comfortable guided motor coach transportation to Gramercy, LA, where you’ll witness the warm glow of the bonfires and the enchanting Christmas Eve firework show. Throughout the tour, an expert guide shares stories of Cajun and Creole holiday customs while guests enjoy festive touches like Christmas cookies, eggnog, and lively caroling.

This unforgettable holiday experience begins at the Gray Line Lighthouse on Toulouse Street, with buses departing continuously until the final 4:30 p.m. departure and returning at approximately 9:15 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, wear weather-appropriate clothing, and prepare for a ½-mile walk to the bonfire viewing area. Please be sure to have your barcoded voucher ready for check-in at the Lighthouse Ticket Office. This tour operates rain or shine, and all passenger ticket contract terms apply, including no refunds and limited company liability for independent services.