Decked out in his Christmas print suit, Van Erickson chats with Santa Claus at the kickoff for the 100th celebration news conference of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival.

Decked out in his Christmas print suit, Van Erickson chats with Santa Claus at the kickoff for the 100th celebration news conference of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival.

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Former Miss Merry Christmases will be parade grand marshals

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

In a salute to their service to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, former Miss Merry Christmases will serve as honorary Grand Marshals to the 100th celebration it was announced last Friday.
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