Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre is pleased to bring the beloved Caroling in Jackson Square, with carols led by Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archbishop Alfred Hughes, St. Louis Cathedral Rector Philip Landry and Dean David Allard duPlantier of Christ Church Cathedral, along with other special guests. Gates open at 6:30 pm with Patio Planters volunteers stationed there to distribute complimentary song books and candles to participants in the non-denominational community
celebration.

This year, Good King Wenceslas will be brought back to the list of carols, along with a new addition, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Organizers feel the lyrics of this song are especially appropriate at a time when ‘faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more’.  Mark Romig, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer for New Orleans and Company, will return as master of ceremonies, along with local favorites Harry Mayronne, Chris Wecklein and Amy Alvarez leading carols.

The event will also be live streamed on www.nola.com and www.patioplanters.net where songbooks may be downloaded.