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Downtown for the Holidays
5-8 p.m.
With a Christmas tree lighting, Parade of Lights, toy drive, live performances by locals, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa’s sleigh, and more, this event is fun for the whole family! Downtown Pascagoula mainstreetpascagoula.com
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Christmas in the Pass
4-10 p.m.
There will be a parade, Christmas tree lighting, live music, fireworks, Santa, and more! Downtown Pass Christian pass-christian.com
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Silent Night
Embrace the illuminated world of Walter Anderson with this immersive two-day light festival and party experience. Silent Light transforms the Walter Anderson Museum of Art into a glittering wonderland inspired by nature, creativity, and the winter season. Walter Anderson Museum of Art walterandersonmuseum.org
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Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
5:30-10:30 p.m.
Starting November 24 through December 31, view the incredible lights, visit Santa, ride carnival rides, and drink hot chocolate at this festival! Tickets for ages 0-4 are free, 5-12 are $5; general admission for those over 12 is $15 Sunday through Thursday and $20 Fridays and Saturdays.
Jones Park
gulfportharborlights.com
2Lynn Meadows Discovery Center’s Kid Street Christmas
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wear your favorite Christmas attire and enjoy all of the holiday activities on the 7.5 acres of Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, play in the snow, make ornaments, enjoy milk and cookies, caroling by WINGS Performing Arts, and more! Event included in museum admission.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
2 POSTPONED uNTil DEc. 9Th Christmas in the City
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate the 19th anniversary of this
Biloxi festival with goods from vendors, live entertainment, local food, and the chance to meet Santa!
Downtown Biloxi
Facebook @Christmas in the City in Downtown Biloxi
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The Nutcracker,
2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet presents their rendition of The Nutcracker. This fantastic show is sure to get the Coastal community in the holiday spirit with its classic music from Tchaikovsky, vibrant costumes and sets, and impeccable performers. Must be 21 or accompanied by a guardian over 21.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino beaurivage.mgmresorts.com
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Sea Santa Sail-a-bration
5:45-9 p.m.
Long Beach’s 10th annual Sea Santa-Sail- a-bration starts with the original waterless boat parade followed by Christmas tree lighting, music, photos with Santa, face painting, and more in the beautifully decorated Town Green.
Long Beach Town Green longbeachcda.com
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Gulf Coast Carnival Children’s Christmas Party
2-4 p.m.
Join the Gulf Coast Carnival Association for a jolly good time! There will be photos with Santa and GCCA Royalty. There will be crafts for kids and light snacks. Tickets are $25 per person, and 5 tickets are $100. Mary Mahoney’s Old French House msgcca.org
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