Christmas events officially begin in Biloxi on Thursday with the Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to this rain or shine event inside the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., where Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich flips the switch to light up the historic Biloxi Lighthouse in Christmas red and green, signaling the beginning of the Christmas season in Biloxi!
Santa Claus will make an appearance, hot chocolate and cookies will be available, and the Nativity Children’s Choir will provide joyful caroling. “This is always one of our favorite events of the year,” said  Onnie Gazzo, Biloxi Visitors Center manager. “The Visitors Center is decorated for the holidays, and the voices of the Nativity Children’s Choir fill the air with Christmas cheer.”
Staff from the Biloxi Visitors Center will also be on site selling this year’s city ornament and Christmas shirt, both inspired by the iconic 1848 Biloxi Lighthouse. To see the flyer, click here.
News & notes: Weekly reports, Christmas parade, city council
The week that was: The latest information on city projects, permits, service calls, and more from the departments of Police, Fire, Engineering, Community Development, and Public Works is posted on the city’s Weekly Reports page. To see the weekly department reports, click here.
Children’s Christmas parade: The Christmas on the Water Children’s Parade and Lighting of the Town Green events scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 have been postponed because of the high probability of rain. Once a new date is set, it will be posted on the City of Biloxi Facebook page and website.
City council: The Biloxi City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Biloxi City Hall. To see the agenda, click here.
