Oak Alley Plantation's
Annual Christmas Bonfire Party
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
7pm - Midnight
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of this joyous event at Oak Alley. Celebrate the Christmas Season in one of the southland's most beautiful settings. The mansion will be dressed in fresh fruit, greenery and seasonal floral arrangements, reminiscent of Creole Christmases past. Delicious Cajun/Creole buffet, open bar, lively dance band, and plenty of good cheer combine to heighten the holiday spirit throughout the famous alley of oaks and the lovely antebellum mansion.
As you arrive and walk the illuminated path to the back of the mansion, you will be greeted by tour guides in antebellum dresses. On the terrace, a brass quintet welcomes arriving guests.
As you enter the terrace of the Big House our professionally dressed catering staff will be serving hors d'oeuvres on silver trays. Food stations and open premium bars are set in and around the mansion. This event is held in an open house format with a main buffet set in the formal dining room and chef style stations set around the veranda. Tables and chairs are set on and around the terrace located in front of the mansion.
Menu
Beef Stuffed Profiteroles
Crabmeat Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Crawfish Canapés
Grape Stuffed Mushrooms
Fruit Trays
Vegetable Trays
Crab Dip
Shrimp, Crab & Corn Soup
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
Fried Fish with Tartar Sauce
Fried Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Fried Crab Dumplings with Pineapple-Chile Sauce
Crawfish Étouffée
Shrimp & Andouille Pasta
Vegetable Stir Fry
Cajun Baked Turkey
Antipasto Skewers
Grilled Beef Medallions
Chocolate Fondue
Pralines
Beignets & Hot Chocolate
At 8pm the brass quintet will lead the traditional parade up the illuminated alley to the levee for the lighting of the bonfire and caroling right on the banks of the Mississippi River Back to the mansion for dancing to Steve Wells Music 'til midnight as we round out a spectacular evening of Yuletide joy. Please note that the bars will close at 11pm and soft drinks, coffee, hot chocolate and beignets are served until midnight.
One of the most popular events of the season, ticket reservations accepted 1st Tuesday of September. Dress code is festive holiday attire or semi-dressy, remember if it is cold to please dress appropriately as this event is held outside (wear your thermals and the right shoes to dance in).
Tickets are $125.00 per person inclusive. For more information and to purchase tickets call 800-44ALLEY or 225-265-2151. Tickets will not be mailed, reservations will be kept at will call at the back door of the Mansion and guests will be checked in upon arrival.
Make your reservations early as this event is sure to sell out.
