The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights held a media event at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum Nov. 18. Arlene Gould, executive director of the Natchitoches Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, welcomed guests and fellow CVBs to Natchitoches’ “Turn on the Holidays” event.

The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights formed in 1992 to enhance the holiday experiences for locals, visitors and group tours. The trail runs along I-20 and I-49 in north Louisiana and incorporates Shreveport and Bossier, Minden, Monroe-West Monroe, Natchitoches, and Alexandria/Pineville.