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COMING UP IN OUR COMMUNITY
Parade of Characters
DECEMBER 1 Ripley’s Christmas parade features floats decorated with the theme of favorite holiday movies. Free. ripleymsmainstreet.com
Santa at Visit Oxford
DECEMBER 3, 12 & 19 Say hi to the big guy himself and find out if you were naughty or nice at Visit Oxford! 3-5 p.m. Free. visitoxfordms.com
DECEMBER 2020 | JANUARY 2021
DECEMBER 3-5 Tupelo Community Theatre performs a Christmas comedy based on the popular holiday film. Tickets $25 for adults and $10 for students and children. See website for times. The Lyric Theatre. tct.ms
Doug Stone Concert
DECEMBER 5 This contemporary country star performs at Crossroads Arena in Corinth. Listen to some of his hits live, including “A Jukebox with a Country Song” and “In a Different Light.” 7 p.m. See website for tickets. crossroadsarena.com
Columbus Tree Lighting
DECEMBER 6 Join the mayor, the Grinch and Santa for a virtual tree lighting followed by a Q&A with Santa, all via Facebook Live. 6 p.m. columbusmainstreet.com
Oxford Christmas Parade
DECEMBER 7 Celebrate the season with a drive-thru parade. “A Very Merry Hometown Christmas” is presented by North Central Mississippi Realtors and the City of Oxford. 5:30-8 p.m. M-trade Park. oxfordms.net
All events were scheduled as of the time this magazine went to press. Readers should contact individual organizers to confirm details before attending events.
Amory Main Street Cookie Stroll
DECEMBER 11 A downtown Amory open house features holiday shopping, with cookies available for all shoppers. 4-8 p.m. Additionally, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be shown in Frisco Park at 6:30 p.m. gomonroe.org
Hanukkah DECEMBER 10-18
The Twelve Days of Christmas in Corinth
DECEMBER 11 Beginning on the 11th, various merchants around town host this event. Specials and giveaways are announced daily. facebook.com/mainstcorinth
Christmas Day
DECEMBER 25
New Year’s Day
JANUARY 1
Wreaths Across America
DECEMBER 19 Holiday wreaths are placed at veteran graves around the country during this annual nationwide event. In north Mississippi, organizers hope to place wreaths at 35 graves in the Garden of Memories in Oxford and 8,000 graves in Corinth National Cemetery in Corinth. Visit the website for updated information on this year’s event. wreathsacrossamerica.org
Holiday Art Camp
DECEMBER 22-23 The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council invites students ages 3 to 12 to make holiday art, cards, ornaments and more. A movie and games are included as well. Full-day campers must pack their own lunches. The Powerhouse. 8 a.m.-noon or 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $30 half day; $45 full day. Happy New Year!
oxfordarts.com
MLK Day
JANUARY 18 This federal holiday commemorates the life and service of Market Luther King Jr., one of America’s greatest champions for racial equality and social justice. Many schools and businesses are closed in observance.
JANUARY 28-30 Tupelo Community Theatre presents a farcical “dark” comedy about the Brewster family. Tickets $20 for adults and $10 for students and children. See website for times. The Lyric Theatre. tct.ms
