Tanger Outlets light up for holidays
Tanger Outlets Gonzales kicks off November with a joyful lineup of events. Guests can stroll through festive décor throughout the center and enjoy merry traditions.
At 5 p.m. Friday, Tanger Gonzales hosts its annual Tree Lighting Celebration, complete with cookie decorating, face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses, a photo booth, holiday drinks, music from a live DJ and more.
The center will also host its Fall Craft and Vendor Market, Nov. 21-22, featuring local makers and small businesses offering handcrafted goods, fashion, home décor, food and more.
Later in the season, Tanger Gonzales will welcome shoppers to its Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market, Dec. 12-13, offering a chance to browse seasonal finds and shop local vendors ahead of the holidays.
Christmas at the Post
Stop by VFW Post 3693 Hall on Churchpoint Road in Gonzales from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for Christmas at the Post.
The event will feature a jambalaya cookoff, local vendors and activities for the kids.
Honoring veterans
The Gonzales Veterans Parade rolls at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 through the streets of Gonzales.
Line up is on Irma Boulevard, then turns onto Worthey Road, then Burnside Avenue and ends on Cornerview Road.
Food Fest Nov. 12
The Rotary Club of East Ascension’s Food Fest is from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Gonzales Civic Center.
Food tickets are $30 and drink tickets are $5. To purchase tickets, visit .
More than 40 local businesses will be serving up their favorite creations.
Highway 621 Market open
The Highway 621 Outdoor Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Nov. 19.
The market is at 59275 La. 621 in Gonzales.
Food distributions set
Ascension Parish's commodity distribution is set for the second Tuesday of each month in Donaldsonville and the second Wednesday of the month in Gonzales.
Distributions are from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Frank Sotile Jr. Pavilion in Donaldsonville and the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
All recipients must be prequalified by visiting the Ascension Parish Health Unit, 1024 E. Ascension Complex Blvd., in Gonzales or the Donaldsonville courthouse, 300 Houmas St. Contact Layne Melancon at (225) 450-1006 or layne.melancon@fmolhs.org.