Towns all over the state will be getting into the Christmas spirit through community-wide events and activities. And while every town’s celebration is magical, some really go all out. From holiday performances to spectacular holiday displays, here are nine Christmas towns in Mississippi that are worth checking out this Christmas season.
- Jackson
FirstBaptistJackson/Facebook In celebration of Christmas, the state’s capital city has a ton of holiday-themed events planned for the entire month of December. Whether you’re looking for events geared specifically toward children, such as the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Bethlehem Tree exhibit, or something for the entire family, like the annual Carols by Candlelight, Jackson is a great place to spend Christmas in Mississippi. For a complete list of the city’s Christmas events, click here. Jackson, MS, USA
- Biloxi
Cat Landrum/Flickr One of our favorite Christmas towns in Mississippi, getting into the Christmas spirit in this coastal city is a breeze. From the city’s annual Christmas on the Water celebration, which includes land and water parades, fireworks, arts and crafts, and Santa Claus, to the stunning decorations at Beauvoir, a visit to Biloxi is just what Santa ordered. For a complete list of the Gulf Coast’s holiday events, click here. Biloxi, MS, USA
- Canton
Canton Tourism/Facebook Each Christmas season, the “City of Lights” turns into a winter wonderland with attractions and events for people of all ages. One of the best Christmas events in Mississippi, the city’s holiday celebration includes everything from the Canton Animation Museum, an area filled with 135 life-size animated holiday figures, to historic trolley tours. The city’s Christmas fun began at the end of November and will continue until December 23, 2022. For more information, click here. Canton, MS 39046, USA
- Natchez
Visit Natchez/Facebook Perhaps Mississippi’s most enchanting Christmas city, from mid-November until the beginning of January, the city of Natchez transforms into a magical winter wonderland. All aglow with lights, the festive city is filled with special events that include everything from an array of tours to appearances by the big guy in red himself. For a complete list of the city’s Christmas events, click here. Natchez, MS 39120, USA
- Purvis
Lewis Lights and Crafts/Facebook For over two decades, the Lewis family has been helping the city of Purvis get into the Christmas spirit with their larger-than-life Christmas display, which includes over 200,000 lights and several pieces of original art. Each year, residents look forward to the beautiful lights, but locals aren’t the only ones who enjoy it. The display has actually attracted visitors from as far away as Canada, Europe, and Asia! The light show is located at 280 White Chapel Road, is free to attend (donations accepted), and is open seven days a week, weather permitting, of course. Be sure to give them a follow on Facebook to stay up to date. Purvis, MS 39475, USA
- Olive Branch
Olive Branch Old Towne Association/Facebook The city will kick off the Christmas season with its annual Christmas parade, which will be led by a group of Clydesdale Horses and includes bands, floats, motorcycles, performers, and, of course, Santa Claus. On the day of the parade, local food and craft vendors will be located in the heart of the city’s Old Towne area. The holiday fun continues at the city’s Old Towne Christmas, which includes photo-ops with Santa, train rides for children, and carriage rides for adults. For additional information, visit this website. Olive Branch, MS 38654, USA
- Meridian
visitmississippi.org Meridian kicks off the Christmas season with the lighting of the city’s 35-foot tall Christmas tree and the holiday fun continues all month, providing residents with a simple, old-fashioned Christmas fit for a Hallmark movie. The historic Soule’ Stream Works transforms into Santa’s Christmas Factory, complete with snow flurries, in addition to holiday-themed performances, train rides, a decorated Victorian mansion open for touring, and more. For additional details, click here. Meridian, MS, USA
- Southaven
Visit the Mississippi Delta/Facebook Southaven’s Christmas celebration is always one of the most memorable Christmas events in Mississippi, and it all kicks off with the opening of the city’s annual Southern Lights holiday display. All 116 acres of Central Park are adorned with 500,000 twinkling lights, making for a magical drive. And while there, be sure to check out the Christmas Tree Farm, which is synchronized to music by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The amazing light show is a must-see and is open until the end of the month. For more information on Southern Lights or any of the city’s other holiday activities, follow Southaven on Facebook. Southaven, MS, USA
- Oxford
University of Mississippi – Ole Miss/Flickr Through a variety of holiday-themed events, this college town really gets into the spirit of the season. It all starts with the opening of the University of Mississippi’s Gingerbread Village, which is free and open to the public. The Yuletide fun continues with events such as the Oxford Film Festival Holiday Party, the opening of Santa’s Workshop, a parade, and holiday performances. For more details on these events, click here. Oxford, MS 38655, USA
FirstBaptistJackson/Facebook
In celebration of Christmas, the state’s capital city has a ton of holiday-themed events planned for the entire month of December. Whether you’re looking for events geared specifically toward children, such as the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Bethlehem Tree exhibit, or something for the entire family, like the annual Carols by Candlelight, Jackson is a great place to spend Christmas in Mississippi. For a complete list of the city’s Christmas events, click here.
Jackson, MS, USA
Cat Landrum/Flickr
One of our favorite Christmas towns in Mississippi, getting into the Christmas spirit in this coastal city is a breeze. From the city’s annual Christmas on the Water celebration, which includes land and water parades, fireworks, arts and crafts, and Santa Claus, to the stunning decorations at Beauvoir, a visit to Biloxi is just what Santa ordered. For a complete list of the Gulf Coast’s holiday events, click here.
Biloxi, MS, USA
Canton Tourism/Facebook
Each Christmas season, the “City of Lights” turns into a winter wonderland with attractions and events for people of all ages. One of the best Christmas events in Mississippi, the city’s holiday celebration includes everything from the Canton Animation Museum, an area filled with 135 life-size animated holiday figures, to historic trolley tours. The city’s Christmas fun began at the end of November and will continue until December 23, 2022. For more information, click here.
Canton, MS 39046, USA
Visit Natchez/Facebook
Perhaps Mississippi’s most enchanting Christmas city, from mid-November until the beginning of January, the city of Natchez transforms into a magical winter wonderland. All aglow with lights, the festive city is filled with special events that include everything from an array of tours to appearances by the big guy in red himself. For a complete list of the city’s Christmas events, click here.
Natchez, MS 39120, USA
Lewis Lights and Crafts/Facebook
For over two decades, the Lewis family has been helping the city of Purvis get into the Christmas spirit with their larger-than-life Christmas display, which includes over 200,000 lights and several pieces of original art. Each year, residents look forward to the beautiful lights, but locals aren’t the only ones who enjoy it. The display has actually attracted visitors from as far away as Canada, Europe, and Asia! The light show is located at 280 White Chapel Road, is free to attend (donations accepted), and is open seven days a week, weather permitting, of course. Be sure to give them a follow on Facebook to stay up to date.
Purvis, MS 39475, USA
Olive Branch Old Towne Association/Facebook
The city will kick off the Christmas season with its annual Christmas parade, which will be led by a group of Clydesdale Horses and includes bands, floats, motorcycles, performers, and, of course, Santa Claus. On the day of the parade, local food and craft vendors will be located in the heart of the city’s Old Towne area. The holiday fun continues at the city’s Old Towne Christmas, which includes photo-ops with Santa, train rides for children, and carriage rides for adults. For additional information, visit this website.
Olive Branch, MS 38654, USA
visitmississippi.org
Meridian kicks off the Christmas season with the lighting of the city’s 35-foot tall Christmas tree and the holiday fun continues all month, providing residents with a simple, old-fashioned Christmas fit for a Hallmark movie. The historic Soule’ Stream Works transforms into Santa’s Christmas Factory, complete with snow flurries, in addition to holiday-themed performances, train rides, a decorated Victorian mansion open for touring, and more. For additional details, click here.
Meridian, MS, USA
Visit the Mississippi Delta/Facebook
Southaven’s Christmas celebration is always one of the most memorable Christmas events in Mississippi, and it all kicks off with the opening of the city’s annual Southern Lights holiday display. All 116 acres of Central Park are adorned with 500,000 twinkling lights, making for a magical drive. And while there, be sure to check out the Christmas Tree Farm, which is synchronized to music by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The amazing light show is a must-see and is open until the end of the month. For more information on Southern Lights or any of the city’s other holiday activities, follow Southaven on Facebook.
Southaven, MS, USA
University of Mississippi – Ole Miss/Flickr
Through a variety of holiday-themed events, this college town really gets into the spirit of the season. It all starts with the opening of the University of Mississippi’s Gingerbread Village, which is free and open to the public. The Yuletide fun continues with events such as the Oxford Film Festival Holiday Party, the opening of Santa’s Workshop, a parade, and holiday performances. For more details on these events, click here.
Oxford, MS 38655, USA
Nobody does Christmas quite like Mississippi! Have you visited any of these places during the holidays? How does your hometown celebrate the Christmas season? Tell us in the comments section below.
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Christmas in Mississippi October 28, 2022 Jackie Ann What will winter be like in Mississippi this year? Mississippi winters are typically milder than states further north. While the average temperature during the winter hovers around 48°F, the Gulf Coast region tends to stay around 60°F, thanks to those warm Gulf streams. Overall, there are some parts of Mississippi that get snow but don’t hold out for a traditional winter wonderland. The Farmers Almanac is predicting the winter of 2022-2023 to be much colder than previous years, so be prepared to throw on a few extra layers and bundle up! What are the best drive-thru light shows in Mississippi? One of the best ways to spend your Christmas in Mississippi is to see the Christmas lights, and lucky for us, these Christmas Lights in Mississippi don’t even require you to leave the comfort of your car. One of the best private displays is the Richardson Light show. With over 100,000 lights and more than 250 inflatable displays, this is actually one of the best drive-thru Christmas lights in the entire country. For the biggest and brightest display, check out Tylertown’s Christmas in the Park where you’ll be met with millions of lights to put you in the holiday spirit. What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Mississippi? Don’t let the cold temperatures keep you from enjoying Christmas in Mississippi. With just a few extra layers, you can enjoy all the incredible outdoor attractions, including Mississippi’s best hiking trails and state parks. Once you’ve explored the natural side of the Magnolia State, be sure to spend some time in Columbia, which transforms into one of the most magical Christmas towns in Mississippi. Enjoy ice skating, bumper cars on ice, incredible light shows, a gingerbread train, and one absolutely massive “mega tree” that simply must be seen to be believed.
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Christmas in Mississippi
October 28, 2022
Jackie Ann
What will winter be like in Mississippi this year? Mississippi winters are typically milder than states further north. While the average temperature during the winter hovers around 48°F, the Gulf Coast region tends to stay around 60°F, thanks to those warm Gulf streams. Overall, there are some parts of Mississippi that get snow but don’t hold out for a traditional winter wonderland. The Farmers Almanac is predicting the winter of 2022-2023 to be much colder than previous years, so be prepared to throw on a few extra layers and bundle up! What are the best drive-thru light shows in Mississippi? One of the best ways to spend your Christmas in Mississippi is to see the Christmas lights, and lucky for us, these Christmas Lights in Mississippi don’t even require you to leave the comfort of your car. One of the best private displays is the Richardson Light show. With over 100,000 lights and more than 250 inflatable displays, this is actually one of the best drive-thru Christmas lights in the entire country. For the biggest and brightest display, check out Tylertown’s Christmas in the Park where you’ll be met with millions of lights to put you in the holiday spirit. What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Mississippi? Don’t let the cold temperatures keep you from enjoying Christmas in Mississippi. With just a few extra layers, you can enjoy all the incredible outdoor attractions, including Mississippi’s best hiking trails and state parks. Once you’ve explored the natural side of the Magnolia State, be sure to spend some time in Columbia, which transforms into one of the most magical Christmas towns in Mississippi. Enjoy ice skating, bumper cars on ice, incredible light shows, a gingerbread train, and one absolutely massive “mega tree” that simply must be seen to be believed.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Mississippi winters are typically milder than states further north. While the average temperature during the winter hovers around 48°F, the Gulf Coast region tends to stay around 60°F, thanks to those warm Gulf streams. Overall, there are some parts of Mississippi that get snow but don’t hold out for a traditional winter wonderland. The Farmers Almanac is predicting the winter of 2022-2023 to be much colder than previous years, so be prepared to throw on a few extra layers and bundle up!
What are the best drive-thru light shows in Mississippi?
One of the best ways to spend your Christmas in Mississippi is to see the Christmas lights, and lucky for us, these Christmas Lights in Mississippi don’t even require you to leave the comfort of your car. One of the best private displays is the Richardson Light show. With over 100,000 lights and more than 250 inflatable displays, this is actually one of the best drive-thru Christmas lights in the entire country. For the biggest and brightest display, check out Tylertown’s Christmas in the Park where you’ll be met with millions of lights to put you in the holiday spirit.
What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Mississippi?
Don’t let the cold temperatures keep you from enjoying Christmas in Mississippi. With just a few extra layers, you can enjoy all the incredible outdoor attractions, including Mississippi’s best hiking trails and state parks. Once you’ve explored the natural side of the Magnolia State, be sure to spend some time in Columbia, which transforms into one of the most magical Christmas towns in Mississippi. Enjoy ice skating, bumper cars on ice, incredible light shows, a gingerbread train, and one absolutely massive “mega tree” that simply must be seen to be believed.
