NOLA ChristmasFest Invites Community:
Help Name its Zamboni
Help Us Name the NOLA ChristmasFest Zamboni! ❄️
Our Zamboni keeps the ice nice, but this holiday season, it needs a name with a little New Orleans flair!
Have a clever idea or a festive pun that sleighs? Submit your best name for the NOLA ChristmasFest Zamboni for a chance to see it displayed on the ice all season long.
We’ll select six finalists, then turn it over to you to choose the winner!
Mark Your Holiday Calendars
Nov. 10–20: Submit your name idea
Dec. 7: Meet the six finalists
Dec. 9–16: Vote for your favorite
Dec. 23: The winning name is revealed on opening day!
How to Enter
Complete the entry form with your name, email address and one suggested Zamboni name.
A few rules from Santa’s elves:
- Names must be 20 characters or less.
- Political names or references, slurs, profanity and legal names of individuals are not permitted. Parody-style names may be considered.
- By entering, you give NOLA ChristmasFest permission to use your suggested name in contest materials and display it on the Zamboni if selected.
What Does the Winner Get?
Bragging rights on ice! Your winning name will be displayed on the NOLA ChristmasFest Zamboni throughout the event, giving you the ultimate opportunity to tell your friends and family: “I named that!”
Then come see your newly named Zamboni in action at NOLA ChristmasFest, Dec. 23, 2026–Jan. 2, 2027.
This year's celebration, themed "Rooted in Tradition," brings back beloved holiday experiences while introducing new ways for families and friends to make lasting memories.
