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at the Frank G. Gruich Center, 591 Howard
Avenue, travel west on Howard Avenue,
through the Vieux Marche, turn south on
Reynoir, east on Jackson, south on Lameuse
Street and end at the Town Green. CHRISTMAS PARADE
Celebrate Christmas with holiday festivities
SUGAR PLUM SATURDAY
on the Town Green from 6:30 to 8pm. This
The Sugar Plum Saturday fun begins down­
free event will feature the lighting of the
town at 3pm until the Christmas Parade rolls December 8­30
Christmas Tree, Santa Claus giving away
Through December 31 goodies and hot chocolate will be available out (6pm). The FREE event is held in the park KING'S CHRISTMAS DISPLAY
ANNUAL SNOWFLAKES while event goers decorate the Christmas Tree. of the Hancock Whitney Bank on 14th Street Many of the original pieces from moms 1st
downtown Gulfport. Visit with Santa, create Nativity scene in 1956 are on display. Some
IN THE BAY
memories in the "Elf" photo booth, decorate display items have come and gone over the
Downtown Bay St. Louis & Depot Row,
ginger bread cookies, free face painting, rein­ years, but new items have been added.
Bay St. Louis
deer games and so much more! Be sure to join Come visit Pooh and friends in 100 Acre
Beautiful century year old Live Oaks glori­ us for an afternoon of fun then stay for the
ously lit with snowflakes make the area a mag­ Harbor Lights Christmas Parade that will pass Woods. Let visions of Sugar Plums dance
ical coastal wonderland! Bring the camera as in your head, and make a wish in Snow
right in front of the event! White's wishing well. The King's Christmas
you walk the Depot District landscaped with a
Display will AS ALWAYS, be FREE to the
quaint duck pond surrounded by walking
ANNUAL public, open on the 2nd Saturday of Decem­
paths and art sculptures created by local artists.
https://www.facebook.com/Snowflake­ CHRISTMAS IN THE PASS ber and hours will remain 6­10pm nightly.
sAndSugarplums/ Located in Downtown Pass Christian, join Complimentary coffee will still be served to
the merriment featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, December 14 the adults and candy canes for all little ones.
and their elves, as well as food, arts, and CHRISTMAS ON THE BAYOU Santa will be visiting on Saturdays and Sun­
gifts. The event will also include a Christ­ Harper McCaughan Town Green days before Christmas. All of these are tra­
mas tree lighting and parade brought to you 301 Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach, MS ditions started by mom.
by Pass Christian Main Street. 5p­9p Christmas On The Bayou is a unique event
because not only do the boats decorate and
participate in the lighted parade but the wa­
terfront houses also compete to be named
the Parade Captain's Best House on the
Through December 31 Bayou and serve as parade judges. Com­
GULFPORT HARBOR pletely organized and presented by neigh­
LIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL borhood volunteers and community donors,
COTB embodies the Christmas spirit for all.
Jones Park, Highway 90, Gulfport December 7 CHRISTMAS IN THE 'BOUFFA
This spectacular light show features over Christmas On The Bayou is the only water­
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE front parade in Gulfport and gives everyone LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
1,200,000 lights across Jones Park and is being
presented as a walking tour OR aboard a free WATER BOAT PARADE an up close and personal view of the boats Your Mama'z House,
12056 Cedar Lake , Biloxi, MS
heated trolley. Participants will be able to visit Join in on a community­wide celebration that with public viewing at three Gulfport boat A lighted boat parade and Christmas party
with Santa in Santa’s Village every night, take offers something for all ages and all interests. launches/parks, and several featuring Ugly Sweater
pictures at any of the Elfie Selfie stations located Boats parade in full holiday décor, with a fire­ waterfront restaurants. Parade
throughout the park and enjoy hot chocolate, works show after the parade. Best parade is set to roll at 6pm HoHo Karaoke Contest,
marshmallows, and concession items available viewing locations: between the Biloxi Small christmasonthebayou.org/ live music by Last Call
Rodeo (7­11pm) and Come
for purchase. 5:30­9:30pm & the show ends at Craft Harbor and Casino Row, or between the see Santa arrive by
10:30pm (weather permitting) Price: Adult $10, Biloxi Lighthouse and Beau Rivage Resort & Jet Ski with
children (5­12) $5, under 4 free Casino. Parade starts at 6p. Fireworks imme­
https://www.gulfportharborlights.com/ diately following. photo ops
for the kids of
all ages from 6p­8p.
CHRISTMAS ON
Veterans and
THE AVENUE
Harper McCaughan Town Green
301 Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach, MS
Bring the whole family to shop, eat, or just
sit and relax as arts and craft vendors gather
on the Harper McCaughan Town Green to
ANNUAL SEA SANTA
kick off the Christmas season. Enjoy live
SAIL­A­BRATION Military members
music performances, food booths and much
December 6 Sea the 6th annual Waterless Boat Parade more. Eat a pancake breakfast with Santa, will be recognized
starting at 5:45pm with festivities at the Town and appreciated!
ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRIST­ and feed the "reindeer" And don't leave Parade departs
Green following the parade. Tree Lighting * without taking a memorable photo with
MAS PARADE & CHRISTMAS ON at dusk in front
Snow * Live Music * Santa * Awards * Santa.
THE TOWN GREEN More. Entertainment will be provided by DJ of Your Mama'z
The annual parade features kindergarten to 4th Jason Rhodes of Premier Sounds. Human 9am­5pm, Santa breakfast 8am­11am House and goes up the
Price: Free admission, Breakfast with Santa
grade age children riding in hay wagons to cel­ Snow Globe * Game Trailer * Best of Fleet $5 adults, $3 children river then returns for judging/
ebrate Christmas. The parade will start at 6pm Cash Awards. 5:45p viewing at 7:30pm.

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