Christmas on the Water schedules kickoff meeting

Organizers of Biloxi’s Christmas on the Water parade will hold a kickoff meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Biloxi Yacht Club.

Boat owners and captains are invited to the meeting, where registration will be conducted and commemorative shirts will be available. Details: Rusty David, (228) 617-3112; or Mary Cruthirds, (228) 432-2563.

The Christmas on the Water parade, a procession of decorated boats that will travel from the Biloxi Lighthouse east to Casino Row, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.

As part of the Christmas on the Water weekend, a children’s walking parade is held in downtown Biloxi, ending with the lighting of the Town Green. This year’s event will be on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Details: Sarah Rider, (228) 861-6997.