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American Rose Society & America's Rose Garden Address
8877 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119
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Phone: (318) 938-5402

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARDS

CHRISTMAS CARDS TO THE COMMUNITY

CCC art program began 33 years ago to create a unique opportunity for highlighting the creative talents of local school students. We give participating schools a 4′x8′ piece of plywood to make their masterpiece on. The cards are judged by area artists and business people. Awards are given to First, Second and Third places in Elementary, Middle and High School divisions. A Best of Show is also awarded.

School Info Packet

2023 Winner Press Release

2023 Elementary Winners

1st Place

Bossier Christian Academy

2nd Place

Keithville Elementary School

3rd Place

Summer Grove Elementary School

2023 Middle School Winners

1st Place

Caddo Middle Magnet

2nd Place

Herdon Middle Magnet

3rd Place

Greenacres Middle School

2023 High School Winners

1st Place

Huntington High School

2nd Place

Captain Shreve High School

3rd Place

North Caddo High School

2023 Best in Show

Huntington High School

2023 People’s Choice

Huntington High School

PERFORM AT CIR

SIGN UP TO PERFORM

Christmas in Roseland is seeking performers.
Thirty-minute evening performance periods are available for music groups, church choirs, bell choirs, story tellers, dance groups and individual musicians/performers.
To book your group, or for more information, please contact our event coordinator, eventcoordinator@rose.org or sign up below.
Performers are given passes to enter free of charge. If under driving age, one parent will be given a ticket, other wise family should be prepared to pay for entry.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

What act would you like to showcase? (Please include if it's a school/organization/church, etc.)

How many performers?

Where & when would you like to perform?

Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Dec. 4, 5, 6, 7 | Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Dec. 11, 12, 13, 14 | Friday/Saturday/Sunday Dec. 19, 20, 21

Please pick one date per submission.

Encore Night Dates (Dec. 22d & 23rd)

Please pick one date per submission.

Windsounds6:00PM7:00PM8:00PM

First Circle Garden6:30PM7:30PM8:30PM

Hardtner Chapel6:15PM7:15PM8:15PM

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARDS

CHRISTMAS CARDS TO THE COMMUNITY

CCC art program began 32 years ago to create a unique opportunity for highlighting the creative talents of local school students. We give participating schools a 4′x8′ piece of plywood to make their masterpiece on. The cards are judged by area artists and business people. Awards are given to First, Second and Third places in Elementary, Middle and High School divisions. A Best of Show is also awarded.

KEY DATES

August 1: Distribution of entry packets to Bossier, Caddo and DeSoto schools.

August 30, 5 PM: Deadline for entries to qualify for FREE sheet of plywood. Caddo Parish School Board Warehouse picks up wood and delivers to participating schools.

September 3-6: Plywood available for pick up.

November 4-7: Caddo and Bossier Parish School Board Warehouses pick up completed cards and delivers to ARC.

November 8, 5 PM: Drop off deadline. Cards received after this date are accepted, but not eligible for judging. Please drop off cards at Administration Building in back of American Rose Center. Please sign that you have dropped it off.

November 14-15: Card judging at the American Rose Center.

November 18: Card winners notified, invited to reception.

November 21: Card Winner Reception. Please RSVP by Nov. 16, 4 PM. Guests must RSVP to beth@rose.org

November 21: Card winners announced at www.christmasinroseland.org and via email to winners, press release to local and regional press outlets.

December 13: People’s Choice Winner announced at www.christmasinroseland.org and via email to winners, press release to local and regional press outlets.

January 6-10, 2024: Cards may be retrieved at the American Rose Center. Please sign that you have picked up your card. Cards not retrieved by 1/10/24 will be used for projects at ARC.

School Info Packet

2024 Winner Press Release

2024 Elementary Winners

1st Place

Riverside Elementary School

2nd Place

Mooringsport Elementary School

3rd Place

Keithville Elementary School

2024 Middle School Winners

1st Place

Ridgewood Middle School

2nd Place

Youree Drive Middle School

3rd Place

Walnut Hill Middle School

2024 High School Winners

1st Place

North Caddo High School

2nd Place

Huntington High School

3rd Place

Haughton High School

2024 Best in Show

Airline High School

2024 People’s Choice

Huntington High School

The making of the Huntington High School Card

Huntington High School

Word of God Middle School

Westwood Elementary

Walnut Hill Elementary

University Elementary

Turner Middle School

Sun City Elementary

Summer Grove Elementary

Southwood High School

Southfield Middle School

Southfield Elementary School

South Highland Elementary

Reneau Homeschool Group

Pine Grove Elementary

Parkway High School

Northwood High School

Northside Middle School

J.S. Clark Elementary

Herndon Middle School

Haughton Middle School

Greenacres Middle School

Eighty-First Street ECE

Donnie Bickham Middle School

Creswell Elementary

Cope Middle School

Clairborne Elementary

Cherokee Park Elementary

Central Park Elementary

Captain Shreve High School

Caddo Middle Magnet

Caddo Heights Elementary

Bossier Elementary

Bethune Oak Park Elementary

Benton Intermediate Elementary

Apollo Elementary

A.C. Steere Elementary

Summerfield Elementary

Meadowview Elementary

Forest Hill Elementary

Calvary Baptist Academy Middle School

Atkins Elementary

VENDOR SIGN UP

Are you interested in being a vendor on our Market Nights?

Contact Beth Smiley, 318-572-9102, or click here to email.

VENDOR APPLICATION

GENERAL REGULATIONS

VOLUNTEER AT CIR

Christmas in Roseland is the largest fundraiser for the American Rose Center, located at 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd in Shreveport. We begin December 4th, through December 23, 2025, with special Encore Nights continuing every Dec. 22-23, 2025. Hours are 5:30 pm through 10:00 pm.

Volunteer FAQ:

Volunteers will receive a FREE pass to enter the park on any other night.
We will provide light snacks and water for your break period, but please bring a water bottle from home.
Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:30pm (traffic will get heavy and it may become difficult to get into the park).
Please wear something comfortable and have a coat/jacket for colder days.
If for any reason, you cannot fulfill your shift, please contact your volunteer coordinator as soon as possible to ensure we can find a replacement or reschedule your shift for you.

Volunteer Opportunities at Christmas in Roseland include the following:

Gate Helper: OUTSIDE Assist Gate Manager with distributing wrist bands/head count, (2-4 needed per night)
Photo Helper: assist photographer in posing guests having photo taken with Santa in Gift Shop, (1 needed per night)
Gift Shop Assistant: Assist Gift Shop in helping customers, bagging items & helping customers, (1 needed per night)
Marshmallow Pit Assistant: OUTSIDE Assist guests at Marshmallow/S’more station, (2 needed per night)
Crosswalk Supervisor: OUTSIDE assist guests crossing roadway to insure safety, (2-4 needed per night)
Parking Lot Helper: OUTSIDE assist parking lot supervisor in directing guests in parking lot, (2-4 needed per night)
Train Ticket Helper: OUTSIDE assist Train Engineer in loading passengers, measuring passengers and taking tickets, (1-2 needed per night)

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Last Name

Email Address

Phone

Shifts You're Signing Up To Work:Thursday, Dec. 4Friday, Dec. 5Saturday, Dec. 6Sunday, Dec. 7Thursday, Dec. 11Friday, Dec. 12Saturday, Dec. 13Sunday, Dec. 14Friday, Dec. 19Saturday, Dec. 20Sunday, Dec. 21Monday, Dec. 22Tuesday, Dec. 23Please choose the shifts you're signing up to work.

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Request a Breeder Code & Generic Name Authorization

The American Rose Society was appointed as the International Registration Authority for Roses (IRAR) in 1955 by the International Horticulture Congress. In 1978, the Convention of the International Union for the Protection of New Plant Varieties in Geneva Switzerland voted that each new rose variety registered be given a unique descriptor, the code name, to clearly identify the plant whatever the final name given the rose for sale to the public. This code name was intended to become the designated ‘variety denomination’ within the formal registration process.

Code names are typically a combination of the first three letters of the breeder’s name or company followed by additional letters descriptive of the specific rose variety. The assignment of code names enhances the ability to search for roses from a specific breeder. Amateur breeders are required to establish their unique three letter code for use in the registration of their roses. Prior to requesting a specific three letter code, please review the list of existing breeder codes to avoid duplication and delays in the registration process.

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Propose to Register with a Generic Name

If you are proposing to register the rose variety with a generic name which includes the surname of an individual or the registered name of an organization, please submit a letter of authorization from said individual (or appropriate family member) or organization.

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