The best Christmas event in Shreveport is BELIEVE! Lights the Night at the Shreveport Aquarium — an award-winning holiday lights and magic experience for all ages.

Discover many brand new magic stations this year! Your motion-activated magic Christmas wand is your key to unlocking surprises throughout the aquarium! Light up trees, play music, spark fireplaces, test your wand on the Naughty or Nice machine to see where you stand, and you can even make it SNOW.

Meet our cast of holiday characters!

Meet the Snow Mermaid, Glacielle and all of our playful elves along the way, as you discover all of our incredible aquarium animals—sharks, stingrays, turtles, and more—swimming in their dazzling habitats

Meet Mrs. Claus and Sprinkles the elf and enjoy yummy cookies & hot cocoa

Meet the big guy himself, SANTA and take photos and make magical memories

Make a wish upon a starfish
Stroll down Christmas Tree Lane and vote for your favorite decorated tree Decorate a tree and win up to $1000 for charity 

Keep your wand as a special holiday gift

Dress festive—Christmas pajamas and sweaters welcome!

This unforgettable holiday adventure takes about 60–90 minutes.