Spending the Holidays in Vicksburg, MS

If you’re looking for a chance to get the whole family in the Christmas mood, look no further than Christmas in Downtown Vicksburg. From late November to late December, you can come to enjoy the lights and take part in various events throughout the season. The festivities begin with a tree lighting ceremony on November 29th.

Christmas is coming and to celebrate, Vicksburg has plenty of family-friendly events and beautifully decorated attractions. Vicksburg is your key to the holidays as the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit.

The holiday season kicks off in Vicksburg on Friday, November 29th at the City of Vicksburg Tree Lighting with live entertainment, kids activities, and of course, Santa! The festivities continue with Vicksburg Main Street’s Downtown Old-Fashioned Christmas Open House from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm on Sunday, December 1st and be giving a poinsettia for every $25 spent at downtown retail shops. Live music, refreshments, and special Christmas deals will also be offered. The Holiday Express Train will visit on Monday, December 2nd at 1010 Levee Street Station at the foot of Grove Street at 4:00 pm. The six-car train will bring Santa Claus for a visit with kids and offer visual displays inside and out for young and old alike. This event is free and open to the public.

The entire city is preparing for the holidays from decked-out bed and breakfast inns to Santa’s Lane along Catfish Row. Enjoy special holiday packages at historic bed and breakfasts as well as special Christmas tours the first two weekends in December. During this holiday season, Vicksburg Main Street in partnership with the Vicksburg Heritage Guild is overjoyed to honor Mrs. Roach and the tradition she gave us with tours of some of the city’s most beautiful homes rarely seen by the public. In each home, you will see a beautifully decorated and themed Christmas tree. The owners also will offer first-floor tours of their beautiful homes. To participate in these rare and grand tours on the weekends of December 7th and 8th and December 14th and 15th, purchase tickets online at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ochristmastree/1279199. Tickets are $25 for a day pass, $45 for a weekend pass or $85 for all four days. The proceeds from this event will be given to the Vicksburg Main Street Façade Grant Program.

If you’re in the mood to work out some pent-up, winter energy you can participate in the annual Reindeer Run 5K on December 7th. The event includes a:

• 5K run
• 5K walk
• 1-Mile Fun Run
• Holiday Pet Parade
• Post-Race Party

This event is perfect for the whole family, including your furry companions. Dress up in your best winter attire and cheer on the runners as they brave the cold. The event benefits the Paws Rescue Group.

It just isn’t Christmas without some sparkle. Fortunately, you can watch the Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights on December 8th to really get into the holiday spirit. The parade follows along Washington Street between Belmont and Jackson streets, and the floats offer festive, yuletide entertainment for the whole family. The theme for the 2024 parade is “The Nutcracker,” pa whimsical world of magic, friendship, adventure and imagination. More Christmas events feature holiday highlights of the season with the Holly Days Arts & Crafts Show, Breakfast with Santa at, and Levee Street Marketplace’s Christmas Open House.

More holiday events include:

• Junior Auxiliary Santa Claus Photo Session
• ERDC Christmas Under the Lights
• Will Conway Memorial Beechwood Benefit
• Santa Visits Openwood Plantation
• V105.5 Christmas Caroling Contest
• Victorian Tea at The Martha Vick House
• The Attic Gallery Open House
• Breakfast with Santa at Anchuca and the Vicksburg Convention Center

We continue to add more events to the holiday festivities in Vicksburg. For more information on holiday events and to get the most up-to-date list, visit www.visitvicksburg.com/events.

Vicksburg, MS has dozens of family-friendly, fun, Christmas, and holiday events. We want to help you get into a festive spirit. To learn more about Vicksburg accommodations and amenities, please contact us today. You can also request a free visitor guide to help you plan your stay with us.