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List of Pine Belt Christmas Parades 2025
Dec 5 Purvis 6:30pmDec 5 Richton 4:30pm
Dec 5 Mt. Olive 6pm
Dec 5 Quitman 6pm
Dec 6 Columbia 5pm
Dec 6 Laurel 10am
Dec 6 Wiggins 5pm
Dec 6 Sandersville 6pm
Dec 6 Shubuta 11am
Dec 6 D’Lo 3:30pm
Dec 6 Sumrall 2pm
Dec 6 Lumberton 6pm
Dec 6 Stonewall 1pm
Dec 6 Wiggins 5pm
Dec 6 New Augusta 7pm
Dec 6 Ellisville 2pm
Dec 8 Collins 6pm
Dec 8 Waynesboro 6pm
Dec 10 Hattiesburg 6pm
Dec 11 Bay Springs 6pm
Dec 11 Raleigh 6pm
Dec 12 Poplarville 5pm
Dec 13 Rose Hill 10am
Dec 13 Dixie 7pm
Dec 13 Leakesville 7pm
Dec 13 Beaumont 5:30pm
Dec 13 Ovett 10am
Dec 20 Enterprise 6pm
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2025 Christmas Parades with links and other information
\ Dec. 5th: Purvis, 6:30 p.m. (line-up 5 p.m.; College Drive).
www.facebook.com/cityofpurvisms/
\ Dec. 6th: Laurel, 10 a.m.
Event details from Laurel Sertoma
\ Dec. 6th: Wiggins, 5 p.m.
www.facebook.com/scedp
\ Dec. 6th: Sandersville, 6 p.m. (line up at 5 p.m.; 601-319-8328 or 601-764-7470)
\ Dec. 10th: Hattiesburg, 6 p.m.
Event details from Hattiesburg Jaycees
\ Dec. 13th: Rose Hill, 10 a.m.
Grand marshal: Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson; line-up, 10 a.m., 601-917-2484
\ Dec. 13th: Leakesville, 7 p.m.
Info from @mainstleakesvilleorganization
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USPS Operation Santa
Now until December 5
The U.S. Postal Service has launched the 113th year of USPS Operation Santa, inviting children and families nationwide to write letters to Santa that may be “adopted” by generous individuals or organizations to help fulfill holiday wishes.
Letters must follow program guidelines at USPSOperationSanta.com and be postmarked by December 6 to qualify, with a new option allowing adopters to fulfill requests from entire households through family letters.
Participants can adopt letters and use the expanded USPS Operation Santa online gift catalog, which offers thousands of items and streamlined shipping, making it easier than ever to spread holiday cheer.
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Domestic Abuse Family Shelter (DAFS): "Be Their Miracle"
Now until December 12
In this traditional holiday giving campaign, DAFS is urging the Pine Belt community to donate new, unwrapped toys, gifts, and comfort items for survivors of domestic abuse, family violence, and human trafficking, including women, men, and children.
Gifts, can include the following...
\ Toys and gifts for children of all ages, including teens.
\ Games, puzzles, journals, and art kits.
\ Gift cards in small denominations for older youth or adults.
\ Pajamas, slippers, sweats, and cozy clothing to help families relax together.
\ Holiday snacks or family activity items such as hot cocoa kits, popcorn, or cookie-decorating sets to create new traditions in safety and love.
\ Towels and blankets to use in their new homes.
\ Lamps, art, and home decorations.
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United Way of the Pine Belt Region: Prancer Path Fundraiser
Now until January 2, 2026
This holiday tradition in Laurel unites the community while supporting vital local programs.
The event will showcase decorated trees competing in categories such as Best Non-Profit, Most School Spirit, People’s Choice, and Best Overall Tree, with new categories added each year.
Organizers encourage businesses, organizations, and individuals to order a tree, combining festive advertising with meaningful support for education, health, and financial stability initiatives across the Pine Belt.
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Mason Park Christmas Lights
December 1 through January 4
Visitors can enjoy the tradition by walking or driving through the park. The event is supported by a nonprofit that welcomes volunteers and financial donations.
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Merry on the Midway
December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21; 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. each night
The Laurel Fairgrounds will feature dazzling light displays and festive activities.
Guests can enjoy live seasonal performances and nightly Christmas movies at the Holly Music Hall & Theater.
The event also includes Santa’s Village and a Storybook Stroll showcasing “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.
Take Exit 93 from I-59.
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Tree Lighting at Camp Shelby
Thursday, December 4, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Takes place at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum Building. There will be food, music, hot cocoa and more.
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Rotary Club of Hattiesburg: Gingerbread House Competition
Thursday, December 4, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Takes place at the King Center at the main Hattiesburg campus of William Carey University.
Entry fee is $125 for a team of up to four people. Proceeds benefit Pine Belt area charities including Edwards Street Fellowship, The Hope Clinic, and local Boy Scout troops.
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Christmas with the Arts
Thursday, December 4, 7 p.m.
Jones College’s School of Art, Music and Performance and the Salvation Army invite the everyone to this concert at the M.P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium on the Ellisville concert.
Reserved tickets are available for $10 (upper section) & $15 (premium seats) through the reservation website linked just below this sentence.
