The town of Saint-Denis is hosting the 7th edition of the "Village de Noel" at the Mahé de Labourdonnais public garden on the Barachois from 7th to 24th December. 

Come and enjoy the Great Christmas Parade with its fairies, elves, giant teddy bears and Father Christmas, held on Saturday 8th, 16th, 22nd December and on Sunday 23rd December, at 5 pm, and that will lead along rue Maréchal Leclerc, rue de Paris, avenue de la Victoire right up to the "Village de Noel."
Enjoy yourself at the "DIONYLAND": free amusement rides  

Every day, from noon onwards, under the town's bandstand: a brass band, choirs and an array of bands playing the guitar, the clarinet, the flute and the saxophone, all with the Musical Federation of Réunion Island.         

Opening hours for the "Village de Noel"

• Open everyday from noon to 9 pm.
• On the 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December: open until 10 pm.
• 9th and 16th December from 10 am to 09 pm.  Father Christmas comes everyday at 5 pm

The Father Christmas workshop is open everyday from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Here is a detailed programme: 

Monday 17th December 2007
3 pm - 5 pm: juggling stilt walker and tightrope walker
7 pm: "Johnny LAPORTE"

Tuesday 18th December
1 pm - 3 pm: "The magic of the fairies"
3 pm - 5 pm: "The magic elves"
7 pm: ANAFLORA floral show

Wednesday 19th December
1 pm - 3 pm Giant teddy bears*
6 pm: "The Clowns"

Thursday 20th December
3 pm - 5 pm: The magic elves*

Friday 21st December
3 pm - 5 pm: A clamorous Christmas*
6 pm: "Once upon a time in the jungle"
7 pm: floral show
8 pm: Alain RAMANISSUM"

Saturday 22nd December
1 pm - 3 pm: The giant enchanter*
6 pm: "Hubert Hess"
8 pm: "ATEP"

Sunday 23rd December
1 pm - 3 pm: The giant enchanter
3 00pm - 10 pm: accordionist clown
6 pm: "Illusionist David GABRIEL"
7 pm: "G. SHOWCARAIBES" 

Monday 24th December
9 am - 1 pm: Father Christmas' workshop