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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Celebration in the Oaks. Three parties offer sneak peeks at the thousands of lights that sparkle in City Park during the season. For grownups, Friday is the Preview Party, 7:30 p.m. View the holiday displays with entertainment, cocktails and more. Holiday attire. $100 advance, $90 advance for Friends of City Park members, $120 door. For the young at heart, Jingle Bells & Beer is Saturday at 7 p.m. Rides, music, “munchies” and beer are the offerings. $40 advance, $35 Friends advance, $45 door. At 5 p.m. Saturday, it’s fun for the whole family at the Children’s Preview Party, with rides, eats and entertainment. $30 and up advance. Botanical Gardens and Carousel Amusement Park, Victory Avenue, City Park, New Orleans. neworleanscitypark.com.