Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.