The most wonderful time of year is finally here! One of the best things about Christmas in Mississippi is that towns all across the state transform into magical holiday wonderlands. Some places really go above and beyond, though. Wondering, what are the best Christmas towns in Mississippi? Well, wonder no more! We’ve scoured the state and found the best Christmas towns in our little state, and you’ll love them. From sparkling lights and festive décor to community-wide events and holiday celebrations, the towns below celebrate Christmas in a big way.
- Vicksburg
Visit Vicksburg/Facebook In Vicksburg, the holiday season kicks off with the Christmas Parade of Lights. Typically held in early December, the parade features decked-out floats and other festive entertainment for the entire family. Vicksburg’s yuletide festivities also include Christmas in the Park. The annual event includes story time with Mrs. Claus, train rides, live music, and more. Visit the official city website for more details about Christmas in Vicksburg. Vicksburg, MS, USA
- Oxford
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography Featuring everything from ice skating and carriage rides to an ornament auction, it’s easy to see that Oxford is one of the best Christmas towns in Mississippi. And we’re not the only ones who think so. Country Living also named it one of the “best Christmas towns” in the region! Oxford, MS 38655, USA
- Canton
Canton Tourism/Facebook During the holiday season, Canton is decked out in so many twinkling lights that it’s earned the nickname the “City of Lights.” It’s also been dubbed the “most festive Christmas town in Mississippi.” But those aren’t the only reasons it’s one of the best Christmas towns in Mississippi. There’s also its annual celebration, the Canton Christmas Festival. Like something from a Hallmark movie, the event includes everything from trolley and carousel rides to a magical animation museum, which is filled with 135 life-sized holiday figures. Canton, MS 39046, USA
- Collins
City of Collins/Facebook Every holiday season, Collins hosts its annual light show, Christmas in the Park, but the impressive display isn’t the only sign of the city’s holiday spirit. Immediately after Thanksgiving, tons of sparkling lights and decorations go up all across town, creating the perfect backdrop for the annual Christmas parade. Collins, MS 39428, USA
- Laurel
City of Laurel – MS/Facebook Each December, Laurel’s historic district is transformed into a Mississippi winter wonderland, making it one of the best Christmas towns in Mississippi. There’s a spectacular holiday display at Mason Park, beautiful Christmas trees lining 6th Avenue, a downtown filled with festive wreaths, and the official Christmas tree of the city, which can be found at Pinehurst Park. Laurel, MS, USA
- Bay St. Louis
Snowflakes and Sugarplums/Facebook Between city-wide decorations and a ton of holiday-themed events, this coastal town transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season. The annual Snowflakes and Sugarplums Festival kicks off the holiday fun. Bay St. Louis, Bay St Louis, MS, USA
- Natchez
Visit Mississippi/Flickr In this beautiful, famous Christmas town in MS, the holiday festivities begin right after Thanksgiving and continue through the new year. The month-long event features the lighting of a towering Christmas tree on Main Street, lights and events in Memorial Park, choral music and singing, food trucks, rides for the kids, and more. Natchez, MS 39120, USA
- Meridian
visitmississippi.org The Merry Meridian Holiday Season includes a slew of festive events, beginning with a tree-lighting ceremony. The festive fun continues throughout December with plays, a symphony concert, shows held at the MSU Riley Center, and other special events throughout the City. Meridian, MS, USA
So, do you agree? Are these the best Christmas towns in Mississippi? Did we miss your favorite place to celebrate Christmas in Mississippi? Tell us!
Visit Vicksburg/Facebook
In Vicksburg, the holiday season kicks off with the Christmas Parade of Lights. Typically held in early December, the parade features decked-out floats and other festive entertainment for the entire family. Vicksburg’s yuletide festivities also include Christmas in the Park. The annual event includes story time with Mrs. Claus, train rides, live music, and more. Visit the official city website for more details about Christmas in Vicksburg.
Vicksburg, MS, USA
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography
Featuring everything from ice skating and carriage rides to an ornament auction, it’s easy to see that Oxford is one of the best Christmas towns in Mississippi. And we’re not the only ones who think so. Country Living also named it one of the “best Christmas towns” in the region!
Oxford, MS 38655, USA
Canton Tourism/Facebook
During the holiday season, Canton is decked out in so many twinkling lights that it’s earned the nickname the “City of Lights.” It’s also been dubbed the “most festive Christmas town in Mississippi.” But those aren’t the only reasons it’s one of the best Christmas towns in Mississippi. There’s also its annual celebration, the Canton Christmas Festival. Like something from a Hallmark movie, the event includes everything from trolley and carousel rides to a magical animation museum, which is filled with 135 life-sized holiday figures.
Canton, MS 39046, USA
City of Collins/Facebook
Every holiday season, Collins hosts its annual light show, Christmas in the Park, but the impressive display isn’t the only sign of the city’s holiday spirit. Immediately after Thanksgiving, tons of sparkling lights and decorations go up all across town, creating the perfect backdrop for the annual Christmas parade.
Collins, MS 39428, USA
City of Laurel – MS/Facebook
Each December, Laurel’s historic district is transformed into a Mississippi winter wonderland, making it one of the best Christmas towns in Mississippi. There’s a spectacular holiday display at Mason Park, beautiful Christmas trees lining 6th Avenue, a downtown filled with festive wreaths, and the official Christmas tree of the city, which can be found at Pinehurst Park.
Laurel, MS, USA
Snowflakes and Sugarplums/Facebook
Between city-wide decorations and a ton of holiday-themed events, this coastal town transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season. The annual Snowflakes and Sugarplums Festival kicks off the holiday fun.
Bay St. Louis, Bay St Louis, MS, USA
Visit Mississippi/Flickr
In this beautiful, famous Christmas town in MS, the holiday festivities begin right after Thanksgiving and continue through the new year. The month-long event features the lighting of a towering Christmas tree on Main Street, lights and events in Memorial Park, choral music and singing, food trucks, rides for the kids, and more.
Natchez, MS 39120, USA
visitmississippi.org
The Merry Meridian Holiday Season includes a slew of festive events, beginning with a tree-lighting ceremony. The festive fun continues throughout December with plays, a symphony concert, shows held at the MSU Riley Center, and other special events throughout the City.
Meridian, MS, USA
The towns mentioned above aren’t the only places to view Christmas lights in Mississippi, but they’re a wonderful place to start!
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Best Christmas Towns In Mississippi November 26, 2021 Daniella DiRienzo Where else can I view Christmas lights in Mississippi? There are lots of places to view Christmas lights in Mississippi. In addition to impressive residential holiday displays, there are several large-scale Christmas light displays in Mississippi, and one that belongs on your holiday bucket list is Southern Lights. Held every holiday season in Southaven’s Central Park, the annual drive-thru display is spread out over 116 acres and features 500,000 twinkling lights. For an added treat, cars can tune into five FM radio stations that play holiday music. Southern Lights is typically open Thanksgiving Day through December 30th (closed on Christmas day). Aside from the best Christmas towns in Mississippi, where else can I celebrate Christmas in Mississippi? The best Christmas towns in Mississippi aren’t limited to the towns mentioned above. There are several towns in Mississippi that celebrate Christmas in a big way, and Gulfport is one of them. The coastal city plays host to the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, which, since its establishment in 2015, has earned recognition as the “most magical show in Mississippi” – and rightfully so! The fun-filled fest features carnival rides, visits with Santa Claus, train rides, millions of twinkling lights, and lots more. In general, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is open the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. What are some other fun things to do during winter in Mississippi? There are lots of ways to celebrate winter in Mississippi. One activity that belongs on your seasonal itinerary is the Christmas Candlelight Tour at Landrum’s Homestead and Village in Laurel. During the annual event, the entire village is decked out in thousands of twinkling lights and lots of holiday cheer. A day full of fun festivities, the Christmas Candlelight Tour includes photos with Santa Claus, village tours, Christmas music, wagon rides, gem mining, food from the on-site restaurant, Smokehouse, marshmallow roasting, funnel cakes, hot chocolate, and more. Billed as “south Mississippi’s favorite old-fashioned Christmas celebration,” it’s a magical celebration the entire family will enjoy.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Christmas Towns In Mississippi
November 26, 2021
Daniella DiRienzo
Where else can I view Christmas lights in Mississippi? There are lots of places to view Christmas lights in Mississippi. In addition to impressive residential holiday displays, there are several large-scale Christmas light displays in Mississippi, and one that belongs on your holiday bucket list is Southern Lights. Held every holiday season in Southaven’s Central Park, the annual drive-thru display is spread out over 116 acres and features 500,000 twinkling lights. For an added treat, cars can tune into five FM radio stations that play holiday music. Southern Lights is typically open Thanksgiving Day through December 30th (closed on Christmas day). Aside from the best Christmas towns in Mississippi, where else can I celebrate Christmas in Mississippi? The best Christmas towns in Mississippi aren’t limited to the towns mentioned above. There are several towns in Mississippi that celebrate Christmas in a big way, and Gulfport is one of them. The coastal city plays host to the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, which, since its establishment in 2015, has earned recognition as the “most magical show in Mississippi” – and rightfully so! The fun-filled fest features carnival rides, visits with Santa Claus, train rides, millions of twinkling lights, and lots more. In general, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is open the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. What are some other fun things to do during winter in Mississippi? There are lots of ways to celebrate winter in Mississippi. One activity that belongs on your seasonal itinerary is the Christmas Candlelight Tour at Landrum’s Homestead and Village in Laurel. During the annual event, the entire village is decked out in thousands of twinkling lights and lots of holiday cheer. A day full of fun festivities, the Christmas Candlelight Tour includes photos with Santa Claus, village tours, Christmas music, wagon rides, gem mining, food from the on-site restaurant, Smokehouse, marshmallow roasting, funnel cakes, hot chocolate, and more. Billed as “south Mississippi’s favorite old-fashioned Christmas celebration,” it’s a magical celebration the entire family will enjoy.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are lots of places to view Christmas lights in Mississippi. In addition to impressive residential holiday displays, there are several large-scale Christmas light displays in Mississippi, and one that belongs on your holiday bucket list is Southern Lights. Held every holiday season in Southaven’s Central Park, the annual drive-thru display is spread out over 116 acres and features 500,000 twinkling lights. For an added treat, cars can tune into five FM radio stations that play holiday music. Southern Lights is typically open Thanksgiving Day through December 30th (closed on Christmas day).
Aside from the best Christmas towns in Mississippi, where else can I celebrate Christmas in Mississippi?
The best Christmas towns in Mississippi aren’t limited to the towns mentioned above. There are several towns in Mississippi that celebrate Christmas in a big way, and Gulfport is one of them. The coastal city plays host to the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, which, since its establishment in 2015, has earned recognition as the “most magical show in Mississippi” – and rightfully so! The fun-filled fest features carnival rides, visits with Santa Claus, train rides, millions of twinkling lights, and lots more. In general, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is open the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
What are some other fun things to do during winter in Mississippi?
There are lots of ways to celebrate winter in Mississippi. One activity that belongs on your seasonal itinerary is the Christmas Candlelight Tour at Landrum’s Homestead and Village in Laurel. During the annual event, the entire village is decked out in thousands of twinkling lights and lots of holiday cheer. A day full of fun festivities, the Christmas Candlelight Tour includes photos with Santa Claus, village tours, Christmas music, wagon rides, gem mining, food from the on-site restaurant, Smokehouse, marshmallow roasting, funnel cakes, hot chocolate, and more. Billed as “south Mississippi’s favorite old-fashioned Christmas celebration,” it’s a magical celebration the entire family will enjoy.
