Here’s the 2019 Christmas lineup

Sunday, Dec. 1

Gulf Coast Carnival Association Fleur De Lis Children’s Christmas Party, Noon to 2 p.m., Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, 110 Rue Magnolia. See the King, Queen and court of Mardi Gras in a festive affair. $25 per person. Details: 228-432-8806.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Biloxi Lighthouse Holiday Lighting, 5:30 pm. Biloxi Lighthouse, south of the Biloxi Visitors Center. Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and Santa turn on the Lighthouse Christmas lights. Refreshments, holiday music and visits with Santa Claus. Free. Details: 228-374-3105.

Friday, Dec. 6

Children’s Christmas Walking Parade, 6 p.m.  Downtown Biloxi. Dozens of children in an assortment of rides parade from the Dr. Frank G. Gruich Sr. Community Center to the Biloxi Town Green. Free event. To see the flyer and route, click here.

Celebrate Christmas on the Town Green, 6:30 to 8 p.m.  Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd.  Mayor Gilich and Santa flip the switch to illuminate the Town Green Christmas lights. Enjoy hot chocolate and meet Santa. Free event. To see the flyer, click here.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Breakfast with Santa, Nativity BVM, 8 to 10 a.m., Half Shell Oyster House, 125 Lameuse St. Enjoy pancakes – $5 per plate – with Santa breakfast.
Details: www.NativityBVM.org.

Biloxi Main Street’s 15th Annual Christmas in the City, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rue Magnolia and Water Street Arts District. Dozens of arts and crafts vendors, Santa, entertainment and pusharatas. Free to attend. Details: 228-435-6339.

Breakfast and photos with Santa, 8 to 10 a.m., The Salvation Army Kroc MS Gulf Coast, 575 Division St. For $5, enjoy a Waffle House meal with Santa. Register online: www.krocmscoast.org.

Annual Christmas on the Water Boat Parade, 6 p.m., Mississippi Sound. A line of decorated boats parade along the shoreline from the Biloxi Lighthouse to Point Cadet. Fireworks caps the free event. Details: 228-617-3112.

Thursday, Dec. 12

A Charlie Brown Christmas, repeats Dec. 13 and 14, 7 p.m., The Salvation Army Kroc MS Gulf Coast, 575 Division St. A live Christmas musical and fundraiser. Admission: $10. Details: www.facebook.com/kroccentermscoast/.

Beck the Halls, 5:30-7:30 p.m. John Henry Beck Park, 671 Division St. Details: 228-388-7170.

Saturday, Dec. 14

International Christmas Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 255 Beauvoir Road. Greek food and pastries, live entertainment, dancing, family activities, market place gifts, and church tours.  Free admission. Details: 228-860-3376.

Woolmarket Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m. Woolmarket Road. Annual parade begins at Chevron on Woolmarket Road, travels to Lorraine Road, turns right on John Lee Road, and ends at Woolmarket Elementary School.  See Santa Claus, decorate the Christmas tree, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Free event. To see the flyer, click here.

Come Learn with Santa, 10 a.m., Lopez School, 140 St. John Ave. Excel by 5 holiday event for ages 5 and younger. Free event. To see the flyer, click here.

Brunch with Santa at Beauvoir, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, at Beauvoir: The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd. Have brunch with Santa in the historic home. Admission charged. Details: 228-388-4400.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

North Pole Calling, repeats Dec. 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves will be telephoning children, ages preschoolers to Grade 2. Applications must be received by Dec.13. Free event. To see the flyer, click here.

Friday, Dec. 20

Christmas Time at Beauvoir, Repeats daily through Dec. 23, 5-8 p.m., Beauvoir: The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd. See the historic home decked out for the holidays. Admission fee. Details: 228-388-4400.

Special Needs Christmas Dance, 6 to 9 p.m. Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. All ages with physical or mental disabilities celebrate Christmas with family and friends. Food and door prizes. Admission: unwrapped gift, $10 or less. To see the flyer, click here.

Saturday, Dec. 21

Visitors Center Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. repeats Dec. 22, Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd. Dozens of artists and craftsmen show and sell their wares for last-minute Christmas shoppers. Refreshments, children’s activities, door prizes, free tour train rides. Free admission. To see the flyer, click here.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve & Oyster Ball Drop, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 First St.  Oyster Ball Drop ushers in the New Year. Live entertainment by Ruffwater, heavy hors d’oeuvres, full bar, party favors, and fireworks. $75 per person, 21 and over only. Details: 228-435-6320.