At the end of the year, the gardens are magically transformed into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights for Christmas in Roseland – our largest fundraiser of the year for the gardens. 

 2025 will mark our 42nd year for Christmas in Roseland! We are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning November 28th through December 21st, 2025, with special Encore Nights continuing Dec. 22nd & 23rd, 2025.

 Be sure to visit Christmas in Roseland on Dec. 12th-14th for our Christmas Market. Vendors of beautiful soaps, linens, wood products and other handmade products and gift items will be present. 

 One of the most popular displays at Christmas in Roseland is the display of Christmas Cards to the Community made by area schools. 8’ x 4’, beautifully designed and painted by school children of elementary and middle schools of the Shreveport-Bossier area.

• FRIDAY & SUNDAY:

• $15 each | $50 Family 4 Pack

• $70 VIP Pack: 4 entries + free parking, 2 train tickets, 2 s’mores, 1 Santa photo

• SATURDAY & FIREWORK SHOWS:

• $20 each | $65 Family 4 Pack

• $85 VIP Pack: 4 entries + free parking, 2 train tickets, 2 s’mores, 1 Santa photo

• Ages 2 and under are free.

• Admission good from 5:30PM-9:30PM (Park open 5:30-10PM)
• You can purchase tickets online or at the gate.
• Please call 318-572-9102 to make a group reservation or email beth@americasrosegardens.org
• DISCOUNT COUPONS are available at the following locations and some sponsor locations: Garrison’s Home and Garden Showplace, Visit Shreveport-Bossier, Chick-fil-A (Youree Drive location only).
• Questions or Sponsorships: Please call 318-572-9102 or email beth@americasrosegardens.org

• Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday  Dec. 4, 5, 6, 7
• Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday  Dec. 11, 12, 13, 14
• Dec. 18 – Concert – not open to public
• Friday/Saturday/Sunday  Dec. 19, 20, 21
• ENCORE NIGHTS Monday/Tuesday Dec. 22, 23
• Light Up The Gardens – Fireworks Shows & the Firework Finale Show: 
  • Saturday, Dec.6
  • Saturday, Dec.13
  • Saturday, Dec.20
  • Tuesday, Dec.23
• Roseland Christmas Vendor Market – December 12th-14th, 2025, 5:30-9:30PM
• Mardi Gras in Roseland – TBD
• Every Night – First Responders, Medical Field Workers, Active Military, Veterans, Postal Workers & Delivery Drivers receive $5 Discount on Admission with ID Badge.
• Scout Appreciation Night – TBD
• 5th Annual Angel of Hope Candle Light Ceremony – TBD
• Nature Ornament Workshop with Walter B. Jacobs Nature Park – TBD
• Finale Night Fireworks Show – We will close our season with a spectacular fireworks show on December 23rd.

• MARSHMALLOW STATION $2 per ticket to roast a jumbo marshmallow, S’mores kits available for $4.
• PHOTOS WITH SANTA Santa is in the gardens every night from 6-9 p.m. Photos are $10 each. No personal photography allowed.
• ROSELAND EXPRESS TRAIN Roseland Express tickets are $5 per ride.
• FOOD VENDORS We are pleased that Hangry Chicken, Watkins Concessions and Miami Latin Kitchen will all be open every night of Christmas in Roseland with a variety of offerings for you.
• NEW THIS YEAR! The Blitzen Bar will be featuring a variety of beers and seltzers for your enjoyment. Must be 21, IDs will be checked.

NEW SCENES

• We have added $25,000 worth of new lights and lighted displays to Christmas in Roseland this year! Matthews Landscape has returned to light our beautiful Hardtner Chapel.
• Thank you to our sponsors and donors, it is with their help that we added $25,000 in new lights. PLUS come see our new Giant Pixel Tree!

• 2024 SPONSORS: Garrison’s Home & Garden Showplace; Louisiana Office of Tourism; Visit Shreveport-Bossier; Red River Lights, Spell Brothers Lumber, Ticketsocket, Townsquare Media.

VENDOR MARKET

• We are excited to announce that this year’s Christmas in Roseland Vendor Market will be held at the American Rose Center on December 12, 13, and 14, 2025.

  We would love for you to be a part of this special holiday tradition! The vendor fee is $175 for the weekend.

  If you are interested in participating, please reply to this email to confirm your spot. Space is limited, so we encourage you to respond as soon as possible.

  We look forward to showcasing wonderful local vendors like you and creating a magical holiday experience for our community.

• December 12th-14th, 2025, 5:30-9:30PM
• Vendor Application