A Very Merry Commander Christmas: How to spend a Duck Dynasty-style Christmas

The home of Duck Dynasty’s family has become a huge tourist draw over the years.

On any given day the Official Duck Commander hometown tour takes visitors to 26 locations featured on the show, including the Duck Commander Store and Warehouse, Haskell’s Donuts, Debbie’s Snowballs, and Danken Trail.

Now, Monroe, Louisiana, is pulling out all the stops for some serious holiday festivities.

Throughout December there will be a host of events, which include meet and greets featuring the stars themselves, a massive laser light show-and lots and lots of camouflage.

Get involved in the fun on Saturday, December 14, as Monroe’s Downtown RiverMarket presents A Very Merry Commander Christmas – an event featuring appearances by members of the Robertson family.

Get working on growing out your beard and don’t pack your razor, as organizers hold a star of Duck Dynasty look-a-like contest.

Get your game face on for the Duck Commander Duck Derby on the Ouachita River. In the afternoon, approximately 10,000 plastic ducks will float down from near the Endom Bridge for the duck race. Prizes will be awarded.

Later in the day, Louisiana’s favorite first family will serve as the grand marshals.

A boat flotilla will make its way to The Downtown RiverMarket, culminating in a laser light show and live music.

“The whole family is excited to ride down the river in the ‘Duck the Halls’ flotilla, and then for the grand finale, the night ends with the biggest laser light show our area has ever seen,” said Korie Robertson.

“It is going to be a great day for families to come out and enjoy.”

Not only is it guaranteed to be a fun day, Korie Robertson says she’s excited to be part of the event because it benefits the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.

“Christmas is about family, giving to others, and enjoying time together, but most importantly, Christmas is about celebrating Jesus’ birth,” she said.

Monroe has more to offer this holiday season than A Very Merry Commander Christmas.   Make your holiday trip complete with some Commander Christmas shopping.

You can visit the family’s new shop to find great, unique gifts for those on your list this year.

“Rebecca, our oldest daughter, and I just opened a fun new clothing and gift boutique, Duck and Dressing, that we are really excited about, and, of course, fans are always welcome to stop by our warehouse and visit the Duck Commander store,” Korie Robertson said.

You can even try Willie and Miss Kay Robertson’s recipes during your trip at Willie’s Duck Diner.

Korie Robertson says besides Willie’s, Cotton, is their go-to restaurant.

“It’s in downtown Monroe in a cool, old building that overlooks the Ouachita River,” Korie Robertson said.

“You have to try the duck wraps and the duck fat fries; so good!”

For a sweet snack, stop by Not Just Pie, where Korie Robertson recommends the delicious blueberry creme pie.