Winner of the SPECIAL EVENTS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE “BEST GALA IN THE WORLD” award, CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY, is produced every other year
by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs on the second weekend in December.

CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY is created by a team of 18 professional designers – artists, interior designers, architects, and department store display professionals – from all over Shreveport and Bossier who volunteer their time to bring this extraordinary event to life!! Much of the event is built “on site” because the sets are so large (each piece averages 16’ tall by 8’ wide) and there are so many of them that it takes 10 separate Diesel Driving Academy 18 wheelers filled to the brim.

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs is transformed to completely convey the theme of the event from the valet parking area through the lobby and two floors of the Racetrack. There are 16 auction areas, 10 stages, 12 bars, and 11 themed buffets. The event features a LIVE and SILENT Auction. Costumed characters and entertainers dazzle guests and encourage high bidding! The gala showcases the Harrah’s Louisiana Downs’ creative culinary team; ice and lard sculptures capture the overall theme of the event and fabulous buffets beckon guests to dine on hot and cold hors d’oeuvres that are designed to mirror the theme of the event!