LIGHTS ON THE LAKE: The family-friendly holiday celebration will take place on Dec. 14, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans. The West End Boat Parade is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The event will also feature holiday shopping in the Pontchartrain Conservancy gift shop and hands-on STEM activities for the kids. Admission is $10 (free for children 5 and under).