Thursday, Nov. 29: Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
The city ushers in the Christmas season with the lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse from 5:30 to 7 p.m., south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd. Santa Claus will be on site for a visit and hot chocolate will be available. For more information, call the Biloxi Visitors Center at 228-374-3105.
Thursday, Nov. 29: Christmas on the Water Captains and Skippers Meeting
Registered and interested boat owners are invited to meet, mingle and munch at the Christmas on the Water Captains and Skippers meeting. Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 E. 1st St., boat owners, captains and skippers will gather to receive parade information, registration packets and boat number for the parade. For more information, call Rusty David at 228-617-3112.
Thursday, Nov. 29: Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Fall Gala: Winter WondOhrland
The public is invited to the IP Casino from 6 to 9 p.m. to partake in an elegant evening of wintry wonder. The event includes complimentary wine, beverage and coffee, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a silent auction, $1,000 cash prize raffle and music by the Coast Big Band. Tickets are $75 each. For more information, call the museum at 228-374-5547.
Friday, Nov. 30: Christmas on the Water Children’s Parade
The annual parade features kindergarten through fourth grade age children riding in hay wagons in celebration of Christmas.The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Howard Avenue and I-110, travels east on Howard Avenue, turns south on Reynoir, east on Jackson, south on Lameuse Street and ends at the Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd. To view the flyer and route, click here.
Friday, Nov. 30: Christmas on the Town Green
Celebrate Christmas with holiday festivities on the Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This free event will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree by Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, Santa Claus giving away goodies, and hot chocolate will be available while event goers decorate the Christmas tree. To view the flyer, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 1: Nativity Elementary School’s Breakfast With Santa
From 8 to 10 a.m. visit the Half Shell Oyster House, 125 Lamesue St., for breakfast with Santa and feast on pancakes, sausage and a beverage. Santa will give out candy canes and be available for photos so bring your camera! Admission: $5 per person. For more information, call 228-432-2269.
Saturday, Dec. 1: Breakfast with Santa, The Salvation Army Kroc MS Gulf Coast
Stop by the Kroc Center, 575 Division St., from 8 to 10 a.m. and enjoy breakfast with Santa. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, milk and juice. Don’t forget to take your camera. Tickets: $5 per person. For more information, call the center at 228-207-1218.
Saturday, Dec. 1: 14th annual Christmas in the City
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Rue Magnolia and Water Street area will be filled with dozens vendors selling their specialty items. The Biloxi Main Street-sponsored event will also feature choirs, bands and dancers, and giveaways. To view the flyer, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 1: Ride aboard a Biloxi Schooner for the Christmas on the Water Boat Parade
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum is inviting the public to bring your own food and drinks and ride aboard one of the Biloxi Schooners from 4:30 to 8 p.m. $40 for adults, and $25 for children ages 3-12. Space is limited. For more information, call the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum at 228-435-6320.
Saturday, Dec. 1: Christmas on the Water Boat Parade
Boats decorated in Christmas lights parade along the Mississippi Sound beginning at 6 p.m. south of the Biloxi Lighthouse and travel east, ending at Point Cadet. The parade will be followed by a fireworks spectacular that will fill the east Biloxi sky. For more information, call Rusty David at 228-617-3112.
Sunday, Dec. 2: Artist Show and Sale at the Biloxi Visitors Center
The Biloxi Visitors Center will host an Artist Showcase and Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring artists Kaye Hudson, Linda Kaye, Keith Saucier, Sharon Garner and Robin Santana. Local writer Stacey Eleuterius Barber will be there signing her new book, “The Godmothers” and coast attorney and novelist Jane Goldin, aka Patti Golden, will be signing her book “Adriatic Allure: An International Mystery”. Door prizes, refreshments and unique coastal gifts will also be available. For more information, call the center at 228-374-3105.
Friday, Dec. 7: First Friday
From noon to 8 p.m. the Biloxi Arts District on Rue Magnolia Street will host First Friday. Activities include live entertainment, prize giveaways, Christmas games including best “UGLY” Christmas sweater contest, Christmas wrapping, new art at Almost Circle Gallery, POP UP art at the Venue on Lameuse (second floor above Fuji Sushi House) and Gallery 782 will feature a book signing by Sarah Hewes with her latest book: “The Tempestuous Trial of Maybelline Meriweather”. For more information, call the Biloxi Main Street office at 228-435-6339.
Saturday, Dec. 8: Annual International Christmas Festival & Pastry Sale
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, located at 255 Beauvoir Road, will host its annual festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes pastries, ethnic foods, music, dancing groups, kid’s activities, and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 228-860-3376.
Saturday, Dec. 8: Come Learn with Santa
Children, up to age five, can take part in a host of holiday activities including holiday crafts and taking pictures with Santa in this free program from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lopez School, 140 St. John Ave. To view the flyer, click here.
Sunday, Dec. 9: Meet the Artist and Calendar Signing at the Biloxi Visitors Center
Well-known Coast photographer Alex North, whose work is featured in a new exhibit, “Radiate”, will be at the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., to greet guests and sign his 2019 calendar from 2 to 5 p.m. For each calendar purchased during the event, the purchaser will receive a chance to win a North photograph on metal, a $195 value. Also, part of the event are door prizes, refreshments and another opportunity to find unique coastal Christmas presents for local artisans at the popular Biloxi Visitors Center Gift Shop. For more information, call the center at 228-374-3105.
Wednesday Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 13: North Pole Calling
Santa, Mrs. Claus and their Elves will be calling children, preschoolers up to Grade 2, to see if they are ready for the arrival of Christmas in this free program sponsored by the city’s Parks & Recreation Department and co-sponsored by the Biloxi Fire and Police departments and the Biloxi High JROTC. Parents/guardians must complete an application, indicate specific details that only Santa would know and chose a time between 5:30 and 7 p.m. that your child will be available to receive a phone call. Applications are due before Dec. 8. To view the flyer, click here.
Thursday, Dec. 14: Senior Christmas Luncheon
Adults age 55 and older are invited to enjoy a holiday fest with the Parks & Recreation Department from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. Christmas music will fill the gymnasium floor and door prizes will be given away. Bring a dessert. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 228-388-7170.
Friday, Dec. 14: Special Needs Christmas Dance
All ages with physical and mental disabilities are invited to celebrate Christmas with friends and family at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, from 6-9 p.m. The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department event will feature door prizes and food. Security will also be provided. Admission is an unwrapped gift no more than $10. To view the flyer, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 15: Woolmarket Christmas Parade
The 2nd annual Woolmarket Christmas parade begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Chevron on Woolmarket Road. The parade will travel to Lorraine Road, turn right on John Lee Road at Taranto’s and end at Woolmarket Elementary School, 12513 John Lee Road. Santa Claus will be at the Woolmarket Elementary School gym with hot chocolate and the public will be able to decorate the Christmas tree. To view the flyer, click here.
Sunday, Dec. 16: Santa Claus at the Fire Museum
“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and visiting the West End Hose Co. No. 3 Fire Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. All children are invited to spend the afternoon at the Fire Museum at 1046 Howard Ave., talk with Santa, enjoy snacks and listen to Christmas music. Don’t forget your cameras to snap pictures of your little ones with Santa! To view the flyer, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 22 & Sunday, Dec. 23: Biloxi Visitors Center Holiday Open House
Local artists and craftsmen will be showing and selling their wares at the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. In addition to shopping, there will be refreshments, children’s activities, free tour train rides and much more. Don’t forget to check out the limited edition 2018 Lighthouse Christmas ornament. For more information, call the center at 228-374-3105.
Monday, Dec. 17: Bike Biloxi Christmas ride
Biloxi Main Street’s monthly Bike Biloxi takes on a Christmas theme this month when cyclists are asked to wear their favorite ugly Christmas sweater or jersey during the downtown ride, which begins at 6 p.m. at MGM Park, 105 Caillvet St. Helmet and lights are recommended. For more information, call the Biloxi Main Street office at 228-435-6339.
Monday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Oyster Ball Drop & Fireworks
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum hosts its annual New Year’s Eve celebration from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a full bar, champagne, photo booth, party favors, Donut holes & Coffee to go and live entertainment. Tickets are limited to 400 attendees and are $50 each. To view the flyer, click here.
