Parades, fireworks, concerts, crafts, and Santa appearances will warm even the “Scroogiest” of hearts at this family-friendly holiday event. The Light Up the Lake Christmas Festival in Lake Charles, LA is a great way to kick of the Christmas season. This event takes place at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Fri., Nov. 30 with the Lake Charles Christmas parade, followed by the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the lighted boat parade later that same evening, and the festival will closeout with the Light Up the Lake Fireworks display over Lake Charles! For more information, please visit www.visitlakecharles.org.