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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
10: A Soulful Christmas
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sponsored by 100 WOMEN DBA, Retrofit, KORP, Da Village, Helping Hands of Waveland, Pearlington Impact Association, and NAACP, this community event will feature a Black Santa and Mrs. Claus, alongside games, toys, and a hot breakfast!
100 Men Hall the100menhall.com
10: Annual Christmas on the Bayou
6 p.m. Come view this stunning lighted boat parade! The parade begins in Gulfport Lake, goes down Bayou Bernard, and ends at the mouth of the bayou at Big Lake. christmasonthebayou.org
Facebook @Christmas on the Bayou – Gulfport, MS
10: Deck the Halls with Coast Big Band
7:30 p.m. Don’t miss the Coast Big Band’s annual Christmas concert! A dozen horns, drums, a keyboard, and exquisite vocals will have you wanting to sing along all night long! The Mary C.
themaryc.art
10-11: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker returns to Beau Rivage this holiday season for two nights of the classic adaptation. Tickets start at $19.95 and are available at online or by phone.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 888.566.7469 www.beaurivage.com
10-11: Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
With a full marathon, half marathon, Margaritaville 5K, and a kids marathon, there’s something for every type of runner! Pass Christian to Biloxi mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com.
11: Cocoa & Cupcakes with Santa & Friends
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Children can enjoy a North Pole breakfast chosen by Santa’s elves, cupcakes, and hot cocoa! Tickets are $15 for non-members of Mississippi Aquarium and $13.50 for members.
Mississippi Aquarium msaquarium.org
11: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Children’s Christmas Party
1-3 p.m. The past Queens of GCCA will be hosting this unforgettable Christmas party! With singing, crafts, food, and a keepsake gift, there’s plenty of holiday fun to be
had for kids and adults! Tickets are $25
a person, or $100 per family over 5. Call 228.432.8806 for tickets.
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House Facebook @GulfCoastCarnivalAssociation
15-26: Finding Christmas
Finding Christmas delivers a feel-good original storyline set to the perfect mix of classic holiday melodies and modern-day favorites. Shows are Wednesday - Monday
at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Tickets start at $12.95 and are available online or by phone.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 88.566.7469 www.beaurivage.com
17: Engineering is Elementary Science Saturday: Let it Snow! Children can learn how to make fake
snow and have fun playing in it without having to wear all those layers real snow requires! Class is $10 for the first child in the family, and $5 for each additional child. Preregistration for class is required.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
18: The Matzo Ball
7-9 p.m. Meryl Zimmerman and her band will be playing classic holiday (Christmas and Hanukkah) tunes. Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, complete with the lighting of the menorah.
100 Men Hall the100menhall.com
21: Winter Solstice Paper Lantern Parade & Bonfire
Bring your own paper lantern (homemade or purchased, battery powered only), meet at the picnic area at the end of Washington Avenue in Bay St. Louis, and parade along the beach! hancockarts.org
29: Peppa Pig’s Adventure
6 p.m. Join Peppa Pig and your favorite characters from the hit show as they go
on a winter camping trip! With singing, dancing, and lots of surprises, fans will love celebrating the holiday season with this musical. Tickets start at $25.
Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center mscoastcoliseum.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
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JANUARY 2-6 | WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP (AGES 4-10)
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center| lmdc.org
JANUARY 28 | CASINO BRIDGE RUN
Biloxi to Ocean Springs | casinobridgerun.com
JANUARY 29 | HARLEY HALF MARATHON
Biloxi to Ocean Springs | harleyhalf.com