Looking for Santa? He’s everywhere!

GUMBO STAFF REPORT

Fortunately for parents, finding Santa over the next few weeks is a lot easier than scoring a Wii game console.

December is the big guy’s month to shine and, around the Tri-parishes, he will do just that.

Here’s a roundup of activities where St. Nick is sure to stand out in the crowd.

Patterson Christmas Parade

If you’re in Patterson, you can’t miss the Christmas Parade down Main Street. The 10-float event will include Santa, several high school bands and emergency response vehicles. The Knights of Columbus sponsor the family event.

The parade gets underway Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Place Norman Shopping Center and disbands at Patterson High School.

Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade

Sure, Santa does most of his traveling by air Christmas Eve, but until then, like any bayou boy, he enjoys a good boat ride.

On Dec. 20, you’ll see “Old Man Christmas” leading the way at the Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade. Decorated boats set sail near the Bourg Fire Station around dusk and travel down the bayou to Montegut about a mile past Sacred Heart Church. Quite a sight to see, residents decorate their boats – large and small – in holiday attire. You can’t miss Santa during this parade; he’s leading the way.

For more information, call Mark Belanger at (985) 876-3230.

Children’s Christmas Parade

The Grand Caillou Fire Department will welcome St. Nick Dec. 20 at its Children’s Christmas Parade.

A fun family affair, the parade rolls at noon at the Bobtown Fire Department, heads down Grand Caillou Road to Buquet Bridge, turns onto Shrimper’s Row and to the Bobtown Bridge where it disbands.

Need more information, contact Johnny Duplantis at (985) 563-4112 or 665-2827.

With Santa’s big day just days away, he tries to limit appearances heading into Dec. 24.

Be sure to watch for him at your nearby mall or shopping center. And keep in mind, he’s still watching, so be good for goodness sake.