NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and NOLA ChristmasFest announce the first-ever Jolly in July event on July 30, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. This free, fun-filled event will feature several holiday-themed activities for the whole family.
Attendees can beat the summer heat by enjoying exclusive holiday-flavored snowballs created by some of the best stands in the city. Celebrity judges and attendees will vote for their favorite flavor and crown winners “Best Overall Snowball” and “Fan Favorite.” The holiday-themed flavors will be available as a free sample for all guests to try. In addition, guests may purchase full-size snowballs and other refreshments.
Holiday cheer continues with Swirly the Elf and Summer Santa visits, who will be ready to take photos throughout the event. Attendees can spread the holiday spirit at our Christmas Spirit Station, where they can write letters to veterans. All letters will be collected and provided to our partners after the event.
To round out the night, guests can “chill out” with Swirly and Summer Santa for a cool movie night screening of Disney’s “Frozen” at 7:45 p.m.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the Christmas spirit, as we spread positivity, fun and cheer throughout the city starting right here at the Convention Center,” said Michael J. Sawaya, Convention Center President. “Schools will be back in session before we know it, and we welcome kids of all ages to join us for Jolly in July summer fun.”
Jolly in July is a summer spinoff of NOLA ChristmasFest, which is a 10-day event featuring an ice rink, a Yuletide Market and several kid-friendly holiday attractions. The event occurs every December and the dates for this year will be announced at Jolly in July. Tickets for this year’s NOLA ChristmasFest will go on sale this fall. Follow NOLA ChristmasFest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates on ticket sales.
Admission is free at Jolly in July, and the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center at Live Oak Porch, directly in front of Halls H-I (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130). Free parking is available in Lot F for families in one car with a child under 12 years old. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18.
For more information, visit nolachristmasfest.com.
About the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans is Built to Host! With 1.1 million square feet of prime exhibit space, in an entirely contiguous hall, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) provides the largest single exhibit space in the country and is the sixth largest convention center in the nation. NOENMCC features an award-winning staff and first class amenities in the city that’s Built to Host. A leading contributor to the city’s robust tourism economy, the Convention Center’s event activity has produced $90.1 billion in economic impact since its 1985 opening, including $5.7 billion in new tax revenue for state and local governments.
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