C hr istmas F e sti va ls N e a r Y o u ‘Tis the season for celebration and festivals! Whether you’re looking for a festive show, local festival or want to shop small businesses and local artists, Mississippi has a number of holiday events happening all December long. “Christmas in the Air” at The Beau Rivage Theatre – Biloxi
Totally Locally Christmas Market 2021 - Richland
For our coastal friends, this festive show is just what you need to help get you in the holiday mood this month. From December 12 through 26, this Broadway-style show returns to the Beau Rivage Theatre. Classic and newage holiday songs will be performed by world-class singers and dancers. This show is family-friendly, featuring a feel-good holiday story told by Santa’s elves.
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Ticket prices range from $12.95 to $29.95, plus tax and service charge, and are available via beaurivage. com. Ticket packages are available, as well as special pricing for select groups.
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On Saturday, December 11, this Christmas market will be held at 410 East Harper Street in Richland. The Totally Locally Christmas Market features a number of vendors for boutique shopping, arts and crafts and concessions so that you can do all of your Christmas shopping
in one place! Previously canceled for 2020, this event is back on and bigger than ever. Entry is free, so stay all day or just pop in. For more information and updates, visit the event Facebook page at facebook.com/ richlandchristmasmarket.
Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival – Gulfport Information from AARP This spectacular light show features over 1,200,000 lights across Jones Park and is presented as a walking tour or aboard a free, heated trolley. Participants will be able to visit Santa in Santa’s Village every night, take pictures at any of the Elfie Selfie stations Image from throughout the park and enjoy event website hot chocolate, marshmallows, and concession items available for purchase. Bring your Christmas wish list to drop in the Letters to Santa mailbox as Santa Claus is there nightly through December 23. Tickets for rides such as Santa’s Big Wheel, the Merry Go Round Carousel, Santa Express Tour Train and more are also available for purchase inside the park. This event is happening now through December 31. For more information, visit gulfportharborlights.com.
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Christmas Lights at Landrum’s Homestead – Laurel
Image from Landrum’s website Step back in time and enjoy Christmas the oldfashioned way at Landrum’s Homestead. December 3 and 4, 10 and 11, and 17 and 18, the Homestead will host a Christmas light celebration for the family. The event will have Santa, a marshmallow roast, wagon rides, music, funnel cakes, beignets and hot chocolate. The estate smokehouse will also be open! Thousands of twinkling Christmas lights cover the Homestead and pathways, making this a magical experience for all who attend. The Homestead is open
