LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Christmas season kicked off at Paristown's 5th annual Fête de Noël on Black Friday. It runs through Jan. 2, 2024. 

There are a number of things to do including the Village Arctic Arcade and Stoneware & Co. and The Cafe.

The Brent Street Holiday Market is free and open to the public. Visitors can shop dozens of specialty gift ideas from local and regional makers across 20  outdoor pop-up shops lining Brent Street. The market is open on weekends. For a complete schedule, click here

The outdoor Crystal Ice Rink is a sheet of ice featuring festive holiday music, skate rentals for all ages and connected concession stand bar. General admission tickets include 60 minutes of ice time and complimentary skate rental. Public skating hours subject to change depending on weather and ice rink conditions. Follow @paristownky on Instagram for up-to-date info.

New this year, there is a trackless train that will take visitors on a trip throughout the market. 

Santa will also have his own house where visitors can meet with him and have personal photos taken. Mr. Clause will be in his workshop 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 2 & 3, Dec. 9 & 10 and Dec. 18–23. Click here for more information. 

​Paristown is located at 720 Brent Street near downtown Louisville. 

Fête de Noël runs through Jan. 2. For more information, click here.

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