Oak Alley Plantation's Annual Christmas Bonfire Party!

Saturday, December 1st, 2012
7pm - Midnight

This year marks the 37th 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.

SAMPLE ONLY: 2011 Christmas Bonfire Party Menu

Passed Hor D’oeuvres
Fried Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
with Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce
Fried Crawfish Boulettes
with Creole Bistro Dipping Sauce
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Duck tossed in BBQ Sauce
Fried Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce

Dining Room Table
Deep Fried Turkey Carving Station
BBQ Brisket
Honey Baked Spiral Cut Ham
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Seafood Jambalaya
Green Bean Casserole
Grilled Vegetables
Cheese Platters
Hot Crab & Broccoli Dip
Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Chef Stations on Veranda
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Shrimp & Andouille Pasta
Grilled Filet Mignon with Marchan Du Vin Sauce

Petite Sweets
Pecan Pralines
Christmas Tea Cookies
Miniature Pecan Pies
Chocolate Pecan Fudge
Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Fruit & Pound Cake

Hot Chocolate, Coffee, & Beignets @ 11 p.m.

Premium Open Bar till 11p.m.

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 Misbehavin '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.