On the hunt for a spectacular light show in Mississippi this holiday season? The Gulfport Harbor Lights winter festival in Mississippi is arguably one of the most family-friendly, mesmerizing light shows in the state, and you’ve still got a few weeks to enjoy it. Here’s everything you need to know:
Gather up the family and head on down to Gulfport for a very coastal Christmas.
Julian Varga/Google The Gulfport Harbor Lights winter festival is one of the biggest and brightest holiday displays in Mississippi, and it’s the perfect way to spend an evening with your loved ones.
Since 2015, families from all across the Gulf Coast have been making their way to this epic holiday event.
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Over 1.5 million lights illuminate over 40 acres in Jones park.
FB Rusty Walker/Google Some of the displays are so stunning you’ll think you’re at Disney World!
The Dancing Trees are always a big hit.
Gulfport Harbor Lights - Winter Festival/Facebook Over two hours of choreographed lights to enjoy!
Once you’ve admired the Dancing Trees, hop aboard the train for an extra special ride around the park…
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…or hop the trolley to be taken to the other side of the park.
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Here you’ll find carnival rides that’ll take you high in the sky to admire the lights from an entirely new perspective.
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Swing through Santa’s Village to warm up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy some s’mores.
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And don’t forget to tell Santa what you want for Christmas.
Dustin Alexander/Google He’ll be in the village from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every night (except Christmas Day, that’s his day off of course!) Be sure to bring your camera to get a selfie with him!
Gulfport Harbor Lights is open from 5:30 p.m. til 10:30 p.m. every night until December 31, 2022. It is closed for Christmas Eve, but will be open on Christmas Day! Get your tickets now and join in on the holiday fun.
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The Gulfport Harbor Lights winter festival is one of the biggest and brightest holiday displays in Mississippi, and it’s the perfect way to spend an evening with your loved ones.
Gulfport Harbor Lights - Winter Festival/Facebook
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Some of the displays are so stunning you’ll think you’re at Disney World!
Over two hours of choreographed lights to enjoy!
Dustin Alexander/Google
He’ll be in the village from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every night (except Christmas Day, that’s his day off of course!) Be sure to bring your camera to get a selfie with him!
Ready for more? Check out some of our other favorite holiday light shows in Mississippi.
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Address: Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, 2269 Jones Park Dr, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA
