Holiday Spectacular

‘Tis the Season, Tigers!

We are getting into the holiday spirit with LSU Holiday Spectacular on Tuesday, November 28. With events open to friends and family, start your day in the LSU Student Union with Deck the Halls and then come back for the Holiday on Campus celebration with Staff Senate.  Join the LSU community for the LSU Tree Lighting event before students head over to the President's Late-Night Breakfast. Come early to take photos with the Coca-Cola Santa truck on Tower Drive at 6 p.m.

2023 Schedule of Events

Deck the Union Halls

Decorate the LSU Student Union Lobby tree with us and have a warm drink while you're at it! LSU Dining and LSU Auxiliary Services are partnering up again to give you another Student Union fun filled event, only this time we're Decking the Union Halls! Cookie decorating, hot cider & cocoa, ornament decorating, candy cane encouragements, and more.  
Tuesday, November 28 
11a.m.–2 p.m. 
LSU Student Union Lobby 

 

33rd Annual Holiday on Campus 

Hosted by LSU Staff Senate 
Holiday on Campus is an event geared toward the children of LSU staff, faculty and students. There will be arts and crafts, games, free food, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more. This is a free event, however, we encourage guests to bring a non-perishable food donation for the LSU Food Pantry and/or a new toy (unwrapped) for donation to the OLOL Childrens Hospital and/or Diapers for the Diaper Drive hosted by the Junior League of Baton Rouge.  
 
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, including the LSU Office of the President, LSU Alumni Association, LSU Auxiliary Services, LSU Dining, Tiger Athletic Foundation, and Campus Federal Credit Union. 
Tuesday, November 28 
6–8 p.m. 
LSU Student Union Lobby

Coca-Cola Santa Truck 

Come out and take Holiday photos with Coca-Cola's Santa Truck 
Tuesday, November 28 
6–8 p.m. 
Tower Drive 

LSU Holiday Tree Lighting Event 

Hosted by Campus Life 
Get into the spirit of the season at our Holiday Tree Lighting event! Join us for some fun holiday experiences, including a mechanical reindeer, hot chocolate, and snow falling on Tower Drive! The event will begin with our annual tree lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. and continue until 9:30 p.m. leading up to the President’s Late-Night Breakfast. 
Tuesday, November 28 
7:30–9:30 p.m. 
Free Speech Circle and Tower Drive

 

President’s Late-Night Breakfast

Breakfast will take place at both dining halls. Our theme this semester will be “Winter ONEderland” so feel free to wear your best championship gear, festive hats or earmuffs! You do not have to live on campus or have a dining meal plan to attend - just come hungry! 
Tuesday, November 28 
10 p.m. to Midnight  
The 459 Commons and The 5 Dining Hall 

Other Holiday Happenings on Campus

Hosted by Biological Engineering Student Organization 
Join BESO students as they sell Southside Produce’s sweet potatoes and rice for their annual fundraiser at Highland Road & South Stadium Drive. 
November 13-17 & 20 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 
November 22 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 
Corner of Highland Road and South Stadium Drive 

Hosted by LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and LSU Family Association LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and the LSU Family Association are excited to collaborate once again to sponsor a Thanksgiving Break shuttle program to and from the New Orleans airport. 
Departing: November 20, 21, & 22 
Returning: November 26 
Visit lsu.edu/holidayshuttle for shuttle dates, times, and costs 

Hosted by LSU Dining 
Open to the entire LSU community, The Club at Union Square hosts a holiday buffet with delicious entrées, tasty desserts, and more! The perfect place to gather for a little holiday cheer! Cost is $11.36* plus tax per person. The Club at Union Square accepts cash, credit, debit, Tiger Cash, and Paw Points. For questions, email catering@lsu.edu or call 225-578-2356. 
Tuesday, November 21 
11 a.m.-2 p.m. 
The Club at Union Square 

Hosted by College of Music and Dramatic Arts 
The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts and LSU School of Music are excited to ring in the holiday season with the return of our annual Candlelight Concert! Join the LSU A Cappella Choir, LSU Tiger Glee Club, and LSU Chorale for a festive and celebratory performance featuring holiday music, spirituals, and more. The event is $18 for general admission and $11 for students K-12 and up. Purchase tickets here.
Thursday, November 30 
7:30 p.m.  
St. Joseph Cathedral 
401 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 

LSU Rural Life Museum 
Ring in the Christmas season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration.  Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will be present to set the holiday mood.  The event will conclude with a bonfire and a very special guest. Cost for this event is $12 for individuals 12 and older, $10 for children ages 4-11, and free admission for children 3 years and younger. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, December 3 
10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Visit lsu.edu/rurallife for more details 

Hosted by LSU Dining 
Open to the entire LSU community, The Club at Union Square hosts a holiday buffet with delicious entrées, tasty desserts, and more! The perfect place to gather for a little holiday cheer! Cost is $11.36* plus tax per person. The Club at Union Square accepts cash, credit, debit, Tiger Cash, and Paw Points. For questions, email catering@lsu.edu or call 225-578-2356. 
December 6-7 
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Daily 
The Club at Union Square 

Hosted by LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and LSU Family Association LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and the LSU Family Association are excited to collaborate once again to sponsor a Winter Break shuttle program to and from the New Orleans airport. 
Departing: December 8, 9, & 10 
Returning: January 13, 14, & 15 
Visit lsu.edu/holidayshuttle for shuttle dates, times, and costs 

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