Christmas in the Park
Enjoy Covington County’s 12th annual Christmas in the Park, a driving tour through thousands of lights. Visit covingtonchamber.com or call 601.765.6012.
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18th annual Southern Lights
Take a drive through the 116-acre park located in Desoto County with over 500,000 twinkling lights. Proceeds benefit local charities. Visit southaven.org or call 662.280.2489.
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Brookhaven Christmas Parade
Usher in Brookhaven’s Christmas season at its annual Christmas Parade. The parade features marching bands, fire and emergency vehicle brigade, and over 25 floats and 100 individual entries. The highlight of the event at the end of the parade is Santa and his sleigh! Visit brookhavenchamber.org or call 601.833.1411.
40th annual Chimneyville Crafts Festival
Named “Best Festival in Mississippi” in 2011, this holiday tradition features the unique works of 170 jured craftsmen from around the Southeast. Visit craftsmensguildofms.org or call 601.856.7546.
Snowflakes on Mississippi’s West Coast
See the Coast illuminated for the holiday season with the Bay St. Louis and Waveland snowflake lighting. Watch live oak trees become lit with snowflakes. Call 228.463.9222 or email tourism@mswestcoast.org
Gingerbread Village
Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and relax in the magical village made of gingerbread. This Oxford tradition is great for all ages. After visiting the village wind down with story time and a visit from Santa. Visit fordcenter.org.
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Wassail Fest
Come celebrate in the glow of downtown Columbus during the annual Wassail Fest. Shop in local stores, grab dinner, and enjoy other activities from merchants. Visit columbusmainstreet.com.
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Christmas Market Festival: The Christmas Star
Celebrate “The Christmas Star” at the Eupora Christmas Market. This block party will feature a variety of artisan craft vendors, musical entertainment, and a 5K race. Call 662.552.0651.
Sertoma Christmas Parade
See floats, marching bands, and more at the largest parade in Mississippi. Held in downtown Laurel, this event starts rolling at 10 a.m. and features an appearance from Santa. Visit sertomaoflaurel.org.
Holiday Market Place
Kick off the holiday season in Oxford at the Holiday Market Place. Come explore over 78 booths of artisans, artists, craftspeople, and boutiques. Visit visitoxfordms.com.
31st annual Christmas in the Pass
Santa’s coming to downtown Pass Christian for this holiday tradition! Enjoy entertainment, food, crafts, vendors, and lighting of the tree. Santa and his elves will also make an appearance in the Christmas Parade. Visit passmainstreet.com.
Christmas Parade of Lights and Holly Days Arts and Crafts Show
Get into the Christmas shopping spirit by browsing the various vendors at the Holly Days Craft show. The event precedes the Christmas Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. held in the historic downtown area. Visit downtownvicksburg.org or southernculture.org
Christmas on Deer Creek
On the banks of Deer Creek and the Rainbow Connection Bridge, view a spectacular Christmas celebration featuring community-sponsored lighted floats, performances by choirs and local talent, and, of course, Santa! Visit lelandchamber.com for schedule or call 662.379.3764.
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Gulfport Civic League 55th annual Tour of Homes
Homes in the Brighton Place and Stanton Circle areas will be on display, fully adorned with traditional and unique Christmas decorations. Proceeds will benefit children and adults with special needs. Tickets may be purchased ahead or at the door. Call 228.326.0848.
Ballet Mississippi’s “The Nutcracker”
This annual performance includes local dancers and featured talent. Meet the dancers at the Nutcracker Tea Party and watch the performance of a timeless ballet. Call 601.960.1560 or visit balletms.com.
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Country Christmas Festival
This holiday event features musical entertainment, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, and demonstrations that hark back to simpler days. Visit co.walthall.ms.us.
Soak Up the Run: Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and Finish Festival
Celebrate the local flair of the Coast and the beauty of running. The weekend kicks off with a health and fitness expo at the convention center and ends with the Finish Festival, a post-race beach party featuring local cuisine and Gulf Coast seafood, and live performances. Visit mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com or email info@mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com.
Night of Lights: Oxford Christmas in Lights Tour
With a map as a guide, locals and out-of-town guests will enjoy gazing at the beautiful decorated in extravagant Christmas lights and festive decorations. Visit visitoxfordms.com, email pam@oxfordms.com or call 662.234.4651.
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Deck the Halls: An Oxford Tour of Homes
Take a peek at the holiday splendor Oxford has to offer. Residents will have rooms decorated with Christmas embellishments within their homes on display. Visit visitoxfordms.com or call 662.234.4651.
Victorian Candlelight Christmas
This annual event will celebrate its 40th year of drawing in crowds to the candlelit, green-trimmed homes of Hattiesburg’s historic neighborhood. Take horse-drawn carriage rides and see more than 15,000 luminaries that line more than 400 historic homes. Visit hattiesburghistoricneighborhood.com.