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World's Coolest Bonfires and Fireworks Christmas Eve on the Levee in Gramercy, Louisiana

4,839 views · Published 26 December 2018 · 13:50 · Indexed 12 October 2026

Channel: Larry Richardson · 2018 · Travel & Events

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There's no event in the world Christmas Eve quite like the bonfires and fireworks on the Mississippi River levee in Gramercy, Lutcher and Paulina, Louisiana. Locals build two story pyramids of wood and logs, pump in a healthy stream of diesel, and, not long after sunset, set the bonfires ablaze, many backed by a spectacular, vivid and cacophonous series of head-level and above fireworks. The bonfires were first used by Catholic priests to guide parishioners to midnight Mass. It soon morphed into a means of signaling Papa Noel (Santa to non-French speakers) to visit homes along the river. All in all, this is a wonderful night with warm and welcoming locals and guests from around the globe. The bonfires stretch for miles along the levee. If you look, you'll see the rising just-past-full moon next to the bonfires at 11:20 in the video, which adds to the stunning visuals. Thank you to the folks who manage the bonfires and fireworks, and the towns, residents and police who manage this fantastic event! Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

Larry Richardson, StepByStepChef.com and RichardsonArtPhotographyStore.com, created this video.

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