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GALLERY: Celebration in the Oaks

Madison Mcloughlin
December 21, 2018
Trees boast their green lights as families navigate through the paths of Celebration in the Oaks. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Trees boast their green lights as families navigate through the paths of Celebration in the Oaks. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Bright lights illuminate the path to Celebration in the Oaks. The festival is in its 32nd year of lighting up the holidays. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Couples stroll through the Celebration's garden of mushrooms, insects and other fantastic forest-themed lights. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Families gather around to watch the toy trains and streetcars roll through a New Orleans-themed track. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Loved ones stop and take a moment to capture kisses on camera at one of the Merry Kissmas booths throughout the Celebration. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Poinsettias form a large Christmas tree in the middle of the botanical gardens. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Vines weave in and out of the lights hanging on the trees. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Children watch as an oyster shows off its luminescent pearl. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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Lights spelling 'peace' hang from an oak tree, giving the name Christmas in the Oaks its meaning. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin
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A gecko slithers up one of the big oak trees in celebration of his favorite holiday. Photo credit: Madison Mcloughlin

Every holiday season, City Park is decorated in lights.

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About the Contributor
Madison Mcloughlin
Madison Mcloughlin, News Editor

Madison McLoughlin is an English Literature sophomore. She is excited to be taking on the role of News Editor this year. Previously, she has worked as a Contributing Writer for The Maroon. She spends her free time exploring New Orleans, traveling, and reading.