Events in downtown Natchitoches begin the morning of November 19th with the Cane River Green Market from 8:00am to 12:00noon. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, value-added items and arts and crafts. Live music will be provided by Uptown Jazz & Variety. Additional activities begin at 12:00noon, which include Bart’s Kids World, with fun hands-on activities and entertainment for children and a performance by the band River Road from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on the downtown stage. The evening will be capped off with the official lighting ceremony at 6:30pm on the downtown riverbank stage immediately followed by a fireworks show over Cane River Lake.
These events are all free to the public. Sponsorship for these events was made possible by grants from the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission and the Office of the Lt. Governor, Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
In conjunction with the November 19th kick-off, downtown merchants will sponsor their annual Holiday Open House, showcasing their holiday merchandise including home décor, books, clothing, collectibles and various gift items.
Don’t forget the Cane River Green Market is open every Saturday in November through Saturday, November 19th from 8:00am to 12:00noon on the downtown riverbank. Besides its diverse products, the market regularly features live music, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and more. Visit .