Supporting the 70-year mission of the Children’s Hospital by enjoying the Children’s Hospital New Orleans Holiday Parade, an event that has been nominated as a Top 10-holiday parade among USA Today readers! Your family will be fascinated by custom, holiday-themed floats that feature animatronic props, intelligent lighting systems, special effects, and audio systems, along with traditional rider floats, high-flying helium balloons, and dozens of New Orleans’ marching groups and bands. Besides, you’ll be able to watch Santa himself with his cast of holiday characters.