The annual Children’s Christmas Walking Parade rolls through downtown Biloxi on Friday at 6, kicking off a weekend of holiday events and ushering in the holiday season.
You’ll also find the Christmas in the City crafts show on Saturday morning and afternoon, and the Christmas on the Water parade Saturday evening.
The walking parade will begin at the Howard Avenue and the I-110 overpass, proceed through the Vieux Marche, and travel south of Lameuse Street, ending at the Town Green, where the lighting of the green takes place.
Santa will be on the Town Green for visits and pictures with children, and residents are encouraged to bring ornaments to hang on a large Christmas tree. Free hot chocolate and cookies also will be served. To print a flier about the Town Green events, click here.
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., dozens of arts and crafts booths will be open in the Vieux Marche for the fifth annual Christmas in the City crafts show. Among the items for sale at the event will be pusharattas, the Biloxi afghan and the 2009 Main Street ornament, the Birthplace of Barq’s.
Then at 6 p.m, the Christmas on the Water parade will begin in the channel south of the Biloxi Lighthouse and travel eastward to Casino Row.
Best viewing location: from the lighthouse to Beau Rivage and from the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor to Casino Row. Motorists are reminded to park in parking bays only.
Other Christmas news and notes
Christmas in Woolmarket: The Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Christmas in Woolmarket on Tuesday, December 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Woolmarket School Gym, 12513 John Lee Road. Visitors will find free hot chocolate and cookies, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and a visit from Santa Claus. To print a flier about the event, click here.
Christmas at Busch Park: The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will Celebrate Christmas at Doris C. Busch Park on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Those attending the event at the Esters Boulevard park will find free hot chocolate and holiday cookies, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and a visit by Santa Claus. To print a flier about the event, click here.
North Pole Calling: Moms and Dads, you can have Santa call your boys and girls in the days before Christmas, thanks to a free annual program organized by the city and conducted with the help of the Key clubs at Biloxi High and St. Patrick Catholic High schools. To learn about the program and to sign up, click here.
