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LIST: Holiday festivals, light shows, events happening across the Coast this season

Happening December 12-28: Elf the Musical at Beau Rivage It's the holiday season and now is the time to let your inner elf shine! (wlox)
By WLOX Staff

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Happy holidays! From light shows to festivals and visits from Santa, the Coast is getting into festive spirits this season.

We’ve compiled a list of events happening in our area. Check them out below!

Tuesday, December 31

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Thursday, November 21

  • BILOXI: Disney on Ice, 7 p.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum (2350 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE
  • BILOXI: JD Farms Pop-Up Christmas Bakery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art (386 Beach Boulevard)

Friday, November 22

Saturday, November 23

  • BILOXI: Disney on Ice, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum (2350 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE
  • BILOXI: JD Farms Pop-Up Christmas Bakery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art (386 Beach Boulevard)
  • BILOXI: Cirque Dreams Holidaze show, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (875 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE

Sunday, November 24

  • BILOXI: Annual Holiday Concert with University of South Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Civic Chorale, 2:30 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral (870 Howard Avenue)
  • BILOXI: Disney on Ice, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum (2350 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE

Tuesday, November 26

Friday, November 29

Saturday, November 30

Sunday, December 1

Monday, December 2

Tuesday, December 3

Wednesday, December 4

Thursday, December 5

  • BAY ST. LOUIS: Mall at the Hall Holiday Market, 4-8 p.m., 100 Men Hall (303 Union Street)
  • BILOXI: Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse, 5:30-7 p.m., south of the Biloxi Visitors Center (1050 Beach Boulevard)
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-9 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park
  • GULFPORT: Holiday Lights, 5:30-8 p.m., TrainTastic Model Railroad Museum (615 Pass Road)
  • OCEAN SPRINGS: Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., 1600 Government Street (POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, DEC. 7)

Friday, December 6

Saturday, December 7

  • BAY ST. LOUIS: Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church (228 South Beach Blvd.)
  • BILOXI: 20th annual Christmas in the City, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Biloxi, followed by the Christmas on the Water boat parade at 6 p.m. in the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor
  • BILOXI: Christmas on the Water Boat Parade, 6 p.m., best viewing locations along Beach Boulevard between Biloxi Small Craft Harbor and Casino Row
  • BILOXI: Christmas on the Water Schooner Sail, 4:30-8 p.m., meet at Schooner Pier Complex (367 Beach Boulevard), $45 adult and $25 children tickets may be purchased by calling 228-435-6320 Monday-Saturday, sold on a first-come, first serve basis.
  • BILOXI: Visitors Center Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1050 Beach Boulevard
  • BILOXI: Advent Lessons and Reflections, 3 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral (870 Howard Avenue)
  • D’IBERVILLE: Santa Paws is Coming to Town, 10-11 a.m., D’Iberville Dog Park (10071 7th Avenue)
  • D’IBERVILLE: Christmas Parade, 5:30 p.m., lineup begins at Warrior Stadium (10500 Lamey Bridge Road), rolls to the Town Green, with tree lighting to follow
  • D‘IBERVILLE: Santa’s Workshop, 12-3 p.m., D’Iberville Town Green
  • GAUTIER: Annual Lights and Lagniappe on the Bayou, 1 p.m., 2800 Highway 90
  • GULFPORT: ChristmasFEST 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mississippi Mercantile Co. (15094 Mills Road)
  • GULFPORT: Mistletoe & Main Street Christmas street fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Gulfport
  • GULFPORT: 2024 Sugar Plum Parade, Starts southbound on 22nd Ave, just South of the Railroad Tracks at 6 p.m. (Parade lineup begins at 4:00 p.m.)
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-10 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park
  • GULFPORT: Sounds of the Holidays music showcase, 7 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College iMPAC Mississippi Power Stage (409 Debuys Road), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Kids Street Christmas, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center (246 Dolan Avenue)
  • GULFPORT: Holiday Lights, 5:30-8 p.m., TrainTastic Model Railroad Museum (615 Pass Road)
  • KILN: 1st Annual Reindeer 5K and Fun Run at Lazy Magnolia Brewing, registration opens at 9 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m.
  • LONG BEACH: Sea Santa Sail-A-Bration (11th annual Waterless Boat Parade), starts at 5:45 p.m., from the Long Beach High parking lot to Harper McCaughan Town Green. After the parade at the town green, there will be Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa, human snow globe, live snow playground and more!
  • LONG BEACH: Glitter & Cheer Snow Globe Tumblers Workshop, 5-7 p.m., The Juicy Caboosy, get tickets HERE
  • MOSS POINT: Christmas Land Parade, 2 p.m., from South Gate Plaza, down Main Street, to Hancock Bank in downtown Moss Point
  • MOSS POINT: Christmas by the River, 3-6 p.m. is the live Nativity scene, Santa’s Village, pictures with Santa, toys for kids and live entertainment, at 6 p.m. is the Christmas tree lighting, boat parade and fireworks show
  • OCEAN SPRINGS: Holiday Open House, starting at 10 a.m., Ocean Springs Visitors Center (1000 Washington Avenue)
  • OCEAN SPRINGS: Let it Snow! Snow Day, 3-7 p.m., L&N Depot Plaza (1000 Washington Avenue)
  • OCEAN SPRINGS: Light Festival & Silent Disco, 5:30-7 p.m. Projections and Live Music, 7:30-10 p.m. Silent Disco, 510 Washington Avenue
  • PASCAGOULA: Pancakes with Santa, 7-11 a.m., Pascagoula Performing Arts Center (2104 Tucker Avenue)
  • PASCAGOULA: Holiday Fest and Car Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Jackson County Fairgrounds (2902 Shortcut Road)
  • VANCLEAVE: Small Town Christmas, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5400 Ballpark Road
  • WIGGINS: Stone County Christmas Parade, 5 p.m., Blaylock Park

Sunday, December 8

Monday, December 9

Tuesday, December 10

  • BILOXI: Illuminating Tradition, 5-7 p.m., William Carey University- Tradition Campus (19640 Highway 67), free refreshments, children activities, pictures with Santa, live performances, and lighting of the Christmas tree
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-9 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE (CANCELED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHER)
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park (CANCELED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHER)
  • GULFPORT: Annual Community Christmas Dinner, 5 p.m., Gaston Point Community Center (1506 Mills Avenue)
  • GULFPORT: 2nd Annual Festival of Trees, 4-6 p.m., Lyman Community Center (13472 Highway 49 North)
  • GULFPORT: 2024 Fine Arts Winter Showcase, 6 p.m., MGCCC iMPAC Center
  • OCEAN SPRINGS: Winter Wonderland, a Christmas concert by the Gulf Coast Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center (1600 Government Street)

Wednesday, December 11

  • GULFPORT: Community Christmas event with food, candy, music, and an appearance by Santa, Isiah Fredericks Community Center (3312 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard) from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-9 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park

Thursday, December 12

Friday, December 13

  • BILOXI: Flick & Float: Christmas Movie Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kroc Center MS Gulf Coast (575 Division Street)
  • BILOXI: The Singing Christmas Tree, featuring FBC Biloxi’s Christmas Choir & Orchestra, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church Biloxi (1560 Popps Ferry Road)
  • BILOXI: Holiday Fest, hosted by Biloxi Shuckers, includes screening of The Grinch, gates open at 6 p.m., starts at 6:30 p.m., Keesler Federal Park (105 Caillavet Street), purchase tickets HERE
  • BILOXI: Senior’s Christmas Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center (2520 Pass Road)
  • BILOXI: Special Needs Christmas Dance, 5-8 p.m., Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center (2520 Pass Road)
  • BILOXI: Family Movie Night sponsored by Mosaic Church Harrison County, Point Cadet Plaza at 6:30 p.m., free admission and refreshments
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-10 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park
  • GULFPORT: Holiday Lights, 5:30-8 p.m., TrainTastic Model Railroad Museum (615 Pass Road)
  • LONG BEACH: Santa Station- A Polar Express Adventure, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Juicy Caboosy (407 Mason Avenue)

Saturday, December 14

  • BAY ST. LOUIS: A Soulful Christmas, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 100 Men Hall (303 Union Street), selfies and breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • BILOXI: CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY, 8 p.m., Biloxi Little Theatre (220 Lee Street), buy tickets HERE
  • BILOXI: The Singing Christmas Tree, featuring FBC Biloxi’s Christmas Choir & Orchestra, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church Biloxi (1560 Popps Ferry Road)
  • BILOXI: Elf the Musical, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (875 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE
  • BILOXI: Come Learn with Santa, 9:45-11:15 a.m., Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center (2520 Pass Road)
  • BILOXI: Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 115 1st Street
  • BILOXI: Nutcracker Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum (2350 Beach Boulevard)
  • DIAMONDHEAD: Christmas Parade, 4 p.m., begins at The Club at Diamondhead, ends at City Hall, followed by festival
  • DIAMONDHEAD: Christmas on the Town Green, follows parade, 5-7:30 p.m.
  • ESCATAWPA: Escatawpa Christmas Parade presented by East Jackson County Fire Department, lines up behind M&M Bank on Highway 613, parade rolls at 11 a.m.
  • GULFPORT: Christmas on the Bayou 2024, 6 p.m., Bayou Bernard and Gulfport Lake
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-10 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park
  • GULFPORT: Holiday Lights, 5:30-8 p.m., TrainTastic Model Railroad Museum (615 Pass Road)
  • LONG BEACH: Christmas on the Avenue, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Long Beach Town Green on Jeff Davis Avenue
  • LUCEDALE: Country Christmas Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m., Seward Farms (10836 Tanner Williams Road)
  • PASCAGOULA: Christmas with Santa by Krebs Lake, 3-5:30 p.m., 4602 Fort Street
  • PEARLINGTON: Gingerbread House Engineering, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Infinity Science Center (1 Discovery Circle)
  • WOOLMARKET: Annual Woolmarket Ward 7 Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., begins on Shortcut Road at Woolmarket Road and ends at Woolmarket Elementary School (12513 John Lee Road)
  • Sunday, December 15

Sunday, December 15

Monday, December 16

Tuesday, December 17

Wednesday, December 18

Thursday, December 19

  • BILOXI: Caroling on Cathedral Square, 7 p.m., Nativity BVM Cathedral and Rectory (870 Howard Avenue)
  • BILOXI: JD Farms Pop-Up Christmas Bakery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art (386 Beach Boulevard)
  • BILOXI: Elf the Musical, 7 p.m., Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (875 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Santa Tours with the Gulfport Fire Department, Orange Grove, 6:30 p.m.
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-9 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park
  • GULFPORT: Holiday Lights, 5:30-8 p.m., TrainTastic Model Railroad Museum (615 Pass Road)
  • KILN: Elves in the Park, hosted by the Hancock County Comunity Committee, 6-8 p.m., McLeod Park (8100 Texas Flat Road)

Friday, December 20

Saturday, December 21

Sunday, December 22

  • BILOXI: Nativity BVM Annual Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., 870 Howard Avenue
  • BILOXI: Elf the Musical, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (875 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED, 5:30-10 p.m., Mississippi Aquarium (2100 East Beach Boulevard), purchase tickets HERE
  • GULFPORT: Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park

Monday, December 23

Tuesday, December 24

  • BILOXI: Elf the Musical, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (875 Beach Boulevard), buy tickets HERE

Wednesday, December 25

Thursday, December 26

Friday, December 27

Saturday, December 28

Sunday, December 29

Monday, December 30

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