The greenspace in front of Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet campus turns into a walk-through light show every December, and the hospital is calling it a gift to the Capital Area again this year. Holiday Lights runs Dec. 1–31, 2026, nightly from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, at 8585 Picardy Ave., on the corner of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Picardy Avenue across from the Mall of Louisiana.

What you will see

Baton Rouge General describes thousands of lights, festive music and a few surprises on the front lawn. Expect three dancing-light mega trees, a 24-foot tunnel of twinkles and singing trees along the path. Photo stops include lighted candy canes, snowmen and giant walk-through pieces shaped like an ornament, a gift box and a Santa hat.

Cost and parking

Admission is free, and the hospital says free parking is available in the Bluebonnet campus lots near the display. Follow the glow and the holiday music once you turn onto the campus roads.

How it fits the season

Holiday Lights opens a few days after Thanksgiving and stays lit through New Year's Eve, which makes it an easy add-on after shopping at the mall or a dinner on Bluebonnet. Unlike ticketed walks elsewhere in town, you can drop in any evening during the month without a reservation.

Hospital inquiries for the Bluebonnet campus are listed at 225-763-4000. For the lights themselves, just show up after 5:30 p.m. and stroll.

Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General 8585 Picardy Ave., Baton Rouge Dec. 1–31, 5:30 p.m.–midnight Free admission and parking brgeneral.org/holiday-lights

Photo courtesy of Baton Rouge General.