Get ready to add a touch of New Orleans magic to your holiday season with Celebration in the Oaks - an event that has warmed hearts since the 1980s. The iconic City Park is festooned with lights and decorations, making it a nocturnal wonderland through which you can walk, drive or cycle and also enjoy its rides, including the gorgeous carousel that's the centerpiece of the celebration. More than just a dazzling spectacle, this event helps support City Park's upkeep. Driving tours start at a special discounted rate of $25 for specific days, or you can take a leisurely stroll on the walking tour for $35. If you want to bike through, your ticket is only $5.