Celebration of Life & Funeral Reception Venue

When preparing to farewell a loved one, there’s a desire for the occasion to be marked not entirely by sadness, but with warmth, love and light. Our venue has been designed with these values in mind, to ensure your loved one’s Celebration of Life is the very best it can be. We take as much of the organizational stress off you and your family as possible during this difficult time, while also remaining sensitive to budget concerns.

We’re here to support you throughout the day as much as we can, from floral arrangements to audio visual equipment required for slideshows, music, eulogies and speeches. We also encourage personal touches to truly and authentically represent the spirit of the departed. Our team offers multiple packages to tailor each venue, service and menu for family traditions.

We also understand that sometimes our loved ones can leave us quite suddenly, which doesn’t give the family the benefit of time for organization. At Celebrations on the River, short lead times aren’t a problem. Should your desired venue be available on the desired day, we can be ready to host you and your loved ones immediately – no mess, no fuss and rest assured, you will be well looked after If your desired room isn’t free, we’ll be happy to show you through rooms that are available and work with you to craft the most special memorial.

Room Options

Center Court - Holiday Party Venue in La Crosse, WI

Center Court – Up to 450+ Guests.

Stunning brand-new venue, huge full-service bar, custom lighting, 1st class bathrooms, high-rise ceilings, portable stage, dance floor and outdoor patio over looking the river.

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River Park - Holiday Party Venue in La Crosse, WI

River Park – Up to 200+ Guests

1st class venue with a huge full-service private bar, private entrance, 1st class bathrooms, buffet room, 3 seasons room, outdoor patio, free parking, audio/visual system, custom LED lights, stage and more.

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Serenity Hall at Celebrations

Serenity Hall – Up to 150+ Guests

Serenity Hall is the newest addition to the Celebrations family. It’s perfect for smaller, more intimate gatherings, up to 150+ guests with all the amenities you would expect from Celebrations.

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Amenities

  • Full Service Private Bars
  • Full Service On-Site Catering
  • Professional Event Coordinator
  • State-of-the-Art Audio/Visual System
  • Convenient Location, just 2 Blocks Off 1-90
  • Free Parking
  • Overlooks River, Woods & Gardens
  • Custom LED Lighting
  • High Rise Ceilings
  • Gorgeous Wood Floors

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Event Planner

We appreciate that organizing a funeral reception or celebration of life can only add to the stress of losing a loved one, so our team of friendly and compassionate event planners will be on hand to take extra care of everything you need – before, during and after the day, leaving you safe in the knowledge everything is taken care of.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Food

Our Executive Chef has prepared menus to meet your highest standards. These menus offer traditional favorites as well as new and innovative creations. If, however, you prefer a customized menu, we will be delighted to accommodate your requests.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Drinks

Full service drink menu with exceptional service. Choose from a cash bar, open bar, or anything in between…it’s all yours.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Pricing

Simple and transparent pricing makes paying for your loved one’s celebration of life event easy. We’ll make it easy to price your event, consisting of room rental fees, food, drinks and décor.

Location

Located just two blocks off I-90, we are centrally located in La Crosse, WI. Easy access coming from downtown or out of town with plenty of free parking.

Contact a Celebrations Event Planner

For more information, call (608) 783-3335, email us or submit your inquiry online.

Fairy Tale Wedding…

“Thank you again for making our dream wedding come true. You and your staff were awesome, the venue was perfectly beautiful and the day went flawless! We truly appreciate your hard work and long day/night to make our day a true fairy tale.”

-Brianna and Adam

5.0
2018-11-20T21:27:00+00:00

-Brianna and Adam

“Thank you again for making our dream wedding come true. You and your staff were awesome, the venue was perfectly beautiful and the day went flawless! We truly appreciate your hard work and long day/night to make our day a true fairy tale.”

Great Night

“It was a great night. We will definitely coming back for future events.”

-Kirstie

5.0
2019-07-04T17:31:10+00:00

-Kirstie

“It was a great night. We will definitely coming back for future events.”

Delicious Food

“The staff did an amazing job and we got so many complements on the venue. The food was delicious and everything was absolutely how we imagined it.”

-Landra and Tyler

5.0
2019-07-04T17:31:46+00:00

-Landra and Tyler

“The staff did an amazing job and we got so many complements on the venue. The food was delicious and everything was absolutely how we imagined it.”

BEAUTIFUL!

“BEAUTIFUL! The venue is extremely glamorous. They set up everything for you ahead of time and allow you to do rehearsal there if the space is available. Overall, we had a great time and so many of our guest said it was the most beautiful venue.”

-Kori

5.0
2019-11-02T19:46:35+00:00

-Kori

“BEAUTIFUL! The venue is extremely glamorous. They set up everything for you ahead of time and allow you to do rehearsal there if the space is available. Overall, we had a great time and so many of our guest said it was the most beautiful venue.”

This Place Even Smells New

“Lots of compliments on the venue. I gave quite a few people a tour who mentioned it being a good place for a wedding. “This place even smells new”. It is a great venue and the staff did everything right.”

-Kristine

5.0
2018-11-20T21:22:52+00:00

-Kristine

“Lots of compliments on the venue. I gave quite a few people a tour who mentioned it being a good place for a wedding. “This place even smells new”. It is a great venue and the staff did everything right.”

Couldn’t Ask For Anything More!

“I couldn't have asked for anymore from the venue, servers, bartenders, and especially Ann, Kayla, and Rebekka. From day one they helped guide us through the entire planning process and everyone they recommended were top notch. Our guests were shocked at how beautiful the venue and views were and we got so many compliments on the food. You won’t be in any safer hands!”

-Katie

5.0
2019-11-02T19:40:42+00:00

-Katie

“I couldn't have asked for anymore from the venue, servers, bartenders, and especially Ann, Kayla, and Rebekka. From day one they helped guide us through the entire planning process and everyone they recommended were top notch. Our guests were shocked at how beautiful the venue and views were and we got so many compliments on the food. You won’t be in any safer hands!”

Good price, great value!

"Our ceremony was everything I dreamed about. Mother nature didn’t cooperate, but the Celebrations team moved everything indoors, let us in a day early to decorate and everything went perfect. Good price, great value!"

-Rochelle

5.0
2018-11-20T20:51:35+00:00

-Rochelle

"Our ceremony was everything I dreamed about. Mother nature didn’t cooperate, but the Celebrations team moved everything indoors, let us in a day early to decorate and everything went perfect. Good price, great value!"

Spot-on, Organized, Clean!

“When I walked in Saturday, I stopped in my steps the room was beautiful! I was soooo happy! The setup was spot-on perfect!! Organized! Clean! Ann and the staff were so kind, helpful, and always stopping by to check in with me. The food was AMAZING! And the guests loved it! Many of our guests said to me over and over how much they loved the venue!”

-LaDonna

5.0
2019-07-04T17:22:12+00:00

-LaDonna

“When I walked in Saturday, I stopped in my steps the room was beautiful! I was soooo happy! The setup was spot-on perfect!! Organized! Clean! Ann and the staff were so kind, helpful, and always stopping by to check in with me. The food was AMAZING! And the guests loved it! Many of our guests said to me over and over how much they loved the venue!”

Great Evening

“We had a great evening! Celebrations was amazing.”

-Hilary and Jon

5.0
2019-07-04T17:29:51+00:00

-Hilary and Jon

“We had a great evening! Celebrations was amazing.”

Loved Everything!

“Loved everything! It was such a pretty venue and the food was perfect! The event planners were so easy to work with!”

-Chris

5.0
2018-11-20T21:12:41+00:00

-Chris

“Loved everything! It was such a pretty venue and the food was perfect! The event planners were so easy to work with!”

WOW!

“From start to finish, all I can say is WOW. We fell in love with the River Park venue, it was the perfect size, colorful changeable lights, and a separate buffet room that aided in the flow of our guests getting their food. The bridal suite was elegant and handy for getting ready and storing our items. Behind the three seasons room the trees are wrapped with lighting that adds an element of enchantment.”

-Hanna

5.0
2019-11-02T19:45:32+00:00

-Hanna

“From start to finish, all I can say is WOW. We fell in love with the River Park venue, it was the perfect size, colorful changeable lights, and a separate buffet room that aided in the flow of our guests getting their food. The bridal suite was elegant and handy for getting ready and storing our items. Behind the three seasons room the trees are wrapped with lighting that adds an element of enchantment.”

Excellent Food!

“Everyone was wonderful to work with! Kayla, Ann, Adam, Rebekka and a host of others helped make the whole day run smoothly and virtually stress free. The food was excellent, and I heard many, many compliments from our wedding guests. The beauty of the venue was the icing on the cake.”

-Donna

5.0
2019-11-02T19:36:32+00:00

-Donna

“Everyone was wonderful to work with! Kayla, Ann, Adam, Rebekka and a host of others helped make the whole day run smoothly and virtually stress free. The food was excellent, and I heard many, many compliments from our wedding guests. The beauty of the venue was the icing on the cake.”

Highly Recommend This Venue

“We had my daughter’s wedding at Celebrations on the River and it was such a great decision! The event planners made sure we had everything put together before, during, and after the wedding from chair covers to catering. We had such a great time!! Would recommend this venue to anyone!!”

-Laura

5.0
2018-11-20T21:25:13+00:00

-Laura

“We had my daughter’s wedding at Celebrations on the River and it was such a great decision! The event planners made sure we had everything put together before, during, and after the wedding from chair covers to catering. We had such a great time!! Would recommend this venue to anyone!!”

Wonderful Service

“Amazing hosts, who did everything in their power to make our day perfect! They were wonderful to work with – responsive, and always available for questions and clarifications. The service was wonderful. We greatly appreciate everything your staff did for us, and how amazing our day turned out!”

-Danielle

5.0
2018-11-20T21:13:32+00:00

-Danielle

“Amazing hosts, who did everything in their power to make our day perfect! They were wonderful to work with – responsive, and always available for questions and clarifications. The service was wonderful. We greatly appreciate everything your staff did for us, and how amazing our day turned out!”

Absolutely Amazing!!

“We had such a great day. Everything was absolutely amazing!!”

-Ava

5.0
2019-07-04T17:29:16+00:00

-Ava

“We had such a great day. Everything was absolutely amazing!!”

ZERO Negative Comments

“Your team did a great job. Lots of positive comments. And ZERO negative comments.”

-Mark

5.0
2018-11-20T21:25:59+00:00

-Mark

“Your team did a great job. Lots of positive comments. And ZERO negative comments.”

Best in La Crosse!

“Very classy facility, best in La Crosse! I would definitely recommend Celebrations on the River to any friends or family!

-Jamie & Jarod

5.0
2018-11-20T21:36:05+00:00

-Jamie & Jarod

“Very classy facility, best in La Crosse! I would definitely recommend Celebrations on the River to any friends or family!

Beautiful Scenery – Great for Pictures!

“The views are just beautiful. It is a great place to take pictures for your wedding. It is a plus that you don’t have to travel anywhere to have a beautiful scenery.”

-Gabrielle and Mathias

5.0
2018-11-20T21:34:09+00:00

-Gabrielle and Mathias

“The views are just beautiful. It is a great place to take pictures for your wedding. It is a plus that you don’t have to travel anywhere to have a beautiful scenery.”

Perfect Venue

“Celebrations is the perfect venue! We got so many compliments from our guests. The venue is so beautiful. The staff was great to work with and the food was delicious. The staff did all the setup, take down, and clean up so it was as stress-free as it could have been for us. Would definitely recommend Celebrations!”

-Jenny

5.0
2019-11-02T19:43:37+00:00

-Jenny

“Celebrations is the perfect venue! We got so many compliments from our guests. The venue is so beautiful. The staff was great to work with and the food was delicious. The staff did all the setup, take down, and clean up so it was as stress-free as it could have been for us. Would definitely recommend Celebrations!”

Very Pleased

“It was again a very pleasant experience thru the whole process. We were very pleased with all aspects of the service and professionalism.”

-Marilyn and Dennis

5.0
2018-11-20T21:30:08+00:00

-Marilyn and Dennis

“It was again a very pleasant experience thru the whole process. We were very pleased with all aspects of the service and professionalism.”

Efficient, Speedy and Well Organized

“Overall the service was great! Efficient, speedy, and well organized. Our guests were pleasantly surprised with the space. Many people did not know this venue was even available. The food was good, the dance floor was rocking, and the service provided from staff was great.”

-Kelsey

5.0
2018-11-20T21:19:43+00:00

-Kelsey

“Overall the service was great! Efficient, speedy, and well organized. Our guests were pleasantly surprised with the space. Many people did not know this venue was even available. The food was good, the dance floor was rocking, and the service provided from staff was great.”

Everything was Beautiful

"From the first day we toured this venue, we knew that it was perfect for our wedding size and family vibe! The day of our wedding was unbelievable! Everything was BEAUTIFUL and exactly what we imagined. We can’t thank the staff enough for making our day so perfect!"

-Jessica

5.0
2019-11-02T19:35:43+00:00

-Jessica

"From the first day we toured this venue, we knew that it was perfect for our wedding size and family vibe! The day of our wedding was unbelievable! Everything was BEAUTIFUL and exactly what we imagined. We can’t thank the staff enough for making our day so perfect!"

Perfect Venue

“All our guests commented on how good the food was, and how perfect the venue was, so a good time was had by all. They made my husband’s retirement party a memorable and enjoyable event. We had a blast!”

-Leslie

5.0
2019-07-04T17:24:07+00:00

-Leslie

“All our guests commented on how good the food was, and how perfect the venue was, so a good time was had by all. They made my husband’s retirement party a memorable and enjoyable event. We had a blast!”

Blown Away Impressed

“The service, friendliness, attention to detail was outstanding and I was blown away about every aspect of the venue. I was very impressed with all of the staff. They’ve thought of every detail surrounding weddings especially with the gift card envelope slot/safe. The day was absolutely perfect, we had zero negative feedback. We were blown away impressed!”

-David

5.0
2019-07-04T17:30:37+00:00

-David

“The service, friendliness, attention to detail was outstanding and I was blown away about every aspect of the venue. I was very impressed with all of the staff. They’ve thought of every detail surrounding weddings especially with the gift card envelope slot/safe. The day was absolutely perfect, we had zero negative feedback. We were blown away impressed!”

Great Place for a Wedding!!

“Such a friendly and accommodating staff! Rehearsal went smooth, setting up was easy, and we had no worries during our wedding and reception! Such a great place to have a wedding!!”

-Pearl

5.0
2018-11-20T21:24:00+00:00

-Pearl

“Such a friendly and accommodating staff! Rehearsal went smooth, setting up was easy, and we had no worries during our wedding and reception! Such a great place to have a wedding!!”

Wonderful Staff. Even Better Venue!

“First, the ambiance of the lit trees–the ceremony with a water-side back drop–the beautiful banquet area and sun room area–and overall flow of the space and aesthetics were perfect for our daughter’s dream wedding. And, thank you Adam for your patience. And then Ann. She is amazing. She anticipated all my requests. She even thought ahead of my requests that I hadn’t even considered and kept our event flowing smoothly."

-Cheri

5.0
2018-11-20T21:31:40+00:00

-Cheri

“First, the ambiance of the lit trees–the ceremony with a water-side back drop–the beautiful banquet area and sun room area–and overall flow of the space and aesthetics were perfect for our daughter’s dream wedding. And, thank you Adam for your patience. And then Ann. She is amazing. She anticipated all my requests. She even thought ahead of my requests that I hadn’t even considered and kept our event flowing smoothly."

Love the Location!

“Our wedding was perfect! Ann and Kayla were the DREAM TEAM and were absolutely phenomenal during our day. The venue is beautiful, and we got so many compliments about it. I have no regrets with having my wedding here — love the location and the view!”

-Heather

5.0
2019-11-02T19:44:30+00:00

-Heather

“Our wedding was perfect! Ann and Kayla were the DREAM TEAM and were absolutely phenomenal during our day. The venue is beautiful, and we got so many compliments about it. I have no regrets with having my wedding here — love the location and the view!”

Fantastic Job!

"Simply said, “thank you”. This place makes magic happen and bent over backwards to make us happy! I can’t say enough about Adam and his team. You guys did a fantastic job!"

-Kevin

5.0
2018-11-20T21:07:09+00:00

-Kevin

"Simply said, “thank you”. This place makes magic happen and bent over backwards to make us happy! I can’t say enough about Adam and his team. You guys did a fantastic job!"

Love the Backyard!

“One of the easiest venues that I have worked with…and I have organized events in the east (NC), west (CA), and south (TX and MS). Very clean. Very good food (several comments on the Alfredo). The views are amazing! Love the backyard!”

-Margaret

5.0
2018-11-20T21:15:39+00:00

-Margaret

“One of the easiest venues that I have worked with…and I have organized events in the east (NC), west (CA), and south (TX and MS). Very clean. Very good food (several comments on the Alfredo). The views are amazing! Love the backyard!”

PHENOMENAL

“Both Ann and Brenna were PHENOMENAL. If it weren’t for them, I would have lost my mind. They’re definitely the best coordinators I could have asked for and really know what they’re doing. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure every last final detail was met and that it wasn’t stressful for us at all!”

-Ann

5.0
2018-11-20T21:20:27+00:00

-Ann

“Both Ann and Brenna were PHENOMENAL. If it weren’t for them, I would have lost my mind. They’re definitely the best coordinators I could have asked for and really know what they’re doing. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure every last final detail was met and that it wasn’t stressful for us at all!”

Professional, Flexible & Timely

“The venue is beautiful from the outdoor area to the 3 season patio and the side patio, lighted trees, docks, and dinning area plus of course the fun room right next door . The venue they have is 100% right. The event planners were wonderful, professional, flexible, timely and seemed very knowledgeable. They really helped solidify our plan and dig into the details. Our day was amazing!”

-Jenna and Josh

5.0
2018-11-20T21:29:26+00:00

-Jenna and Josh

“The venue is beautiful from the outdoor area to the 3 season patio and the side patio, lighted trees, docks, and dinning area plus of course the fun room right next door . The venue they have is 100% right. The event planners were wonderful, professional, flexible, timely and seemed very knowledgeable. They really helped solidify our plan and dig into the details. Our day was amazing!”

The Bridal Suite was AMAZING!

“The bridal suite was AMAZING!! It was beyond amazing to have a large indoor and outdoor space, with a full kitchen, bar, kitchen table AND 3 salon stations. We received so many compliments from our family about the venue from the food, the beautiful venue, the outside space, and the list goes on. It was a perfect day. We would HIGHLY recommend!!!”

-Heather

5.0
2019-11-02T19:42:09+00:00

-Heather

“The bridal suite was AMAZING!! It was beyond amazing to have a large indoor and outdoor space, with a full kitchen, bar, kitchen table AND 3 salon stations. We received so many compliments from our family about the venue from the food, the beautiful venue, the outside space, and the list goes on. It was a perfect day. We would HIGHLY recommend!!!”

Very Impressed

“We were very impressed with the venue, the staff worked hard to be accommodating to all our requests. The coordinators kept our day running smoothly and took care of everything promptly when asked. All our guests complimented the food."

-Michael

5.0
2019-11-02T19:37:41+00:00

-Michael

“We were very impressed with the venue, the staff worked hard to be accommodating to all our requests. The coordinators kept our day running smoothly and took care of everything promptly when asked. All our guests complimented the food."

Easily 5 Stars

“Our experience was easily rated 5-stars. From the organization of our wedding, all the way to our guests enjoying themselves, the staff at Celebrations helped make our wedding night special. Not to mention the fantastic style of the hall and the beautiful lights out on the patio."

-Mindy & Devin

5.0
2018-11-20T21:34:49+00:00

-Mindy & Devin

“Our experience was easily rated 5-stars. From the organization of our wedding, all the way to our guests enjoying themselves, the staff at Celebrations helped make our wedding night special. Not to mention the fantastic style of the hall and the beautiful lights out on the patio."

Food – was AMAZING!

"We were very pleased with how the day went. Food – was amazing! Lots of compliments on flavors and quality! Kids Meals – were hot and great and we were glad the delivery option was available! Centerpieces – were just as we planned at our meeting! Venue – great compliments about the venue, cleanliness, and setting.  Thanks again for everything!"

-Jack

5.0
2018-11-20T20:48:16+00:00

-Jack

"We were very pleased with how the day went. Food – was amazing! Lots of compliments on flavors and quality! Kids Meals – were hot and great and we were glad the delivery option was available! Centerpieces – were just as we planned at our meeting! Venue – great compliments about the venue, cleanliness, and setting.  Thanks again for everything!"

Give Em’ a Raise!

“Whatever the coordinators are paid – it’s not enough. I can’t say enough about how professional, cordial and hardworking those ladies are and I am so thankful they were coordinating my son’s wedding.”

-Cheyenne

5.0
2018-11-20T21:21:33+00:00

-Cheyenne

“Whatever the coordinators are paid – it’s not enough. I can’t say enough about how professional, cordial and hardworking those ladies are and I am so thankful they were coordinating my son’s wedding.”

Marvelous Job

“Caleb did a marvelous job, he’s so easy to work with and did a wonderful job setting everything up. We had a great turnout and everyone loved the food and drinks. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.”

-Christine

5.0
2018-11-20T21:11:51+00:00

-Christine

“Caleb did a marvelous job, he’s so easy to work with and did a wonderful job setting everything up. We had a great turnout and everyone loved the food and drinks. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.”
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