CHRISTMAS PARADES

• December 7 - Columbia's Parade of Lights (rescheduled for time T.B.D.; www.facebook.com/visitcolumbiams)
  
• December 7 - Bay Springs, 6pm
  
• December 7 - Raleigh, 6pm
• December 8 - Richton, 4:30pm
• December 8 - Taylorsville, 5:30pm
• December 8 - Baxterville, 7pm
• December 9 - Carnes Community, 9 a.m. (lineup 8:30 a.m. at Carnes Fire Station 268 John Morris Road)
• December 9 - Wiggins, 5pm
• December 9 - Waynesboro, 6pm
• December 9 - Lumberton, 6pm
• December 9 - Dixie, 7pm
• December 9 - Paulding, 11am
• December 9 - Leaksville, 6pm
• December 9 - Ovett, 11am
• December 9 - Bassfield, 2pm
• December 10 - Paulding, 1pm
• December 10 - State Line, 3pm
• December 15 - Poplarville, 5pm

Extra Table's Online Auction

Now until December 14

Bid on fantastic items with proceeds benefiting Extra Table.

Please click here for more details about the auction.

Visit www.extratable.org for more details about the organization.

Morris Christmas Lights

Now until December 30, 2023 (Closed on Sundays) from 6pm to 9pm -  18 Tisdale Rd Ellisville, MS

Drive-Thru Christmas Light display with over 30,000 twinkling lights, spread out over a picturesque 1/10 of a mile, including several antique cars and uniquely themed buildings such as a general store, log cabin built from a century-old barn, blacksmith, charming little white chapel, and more.

The Glory of Christmas

The First Baptist Church of Laurel Celebration Choir presents ‘The Glory of Christmas’, Saturday, December 9th at 6pm and Sunday, December 10th at 6pm. All are invited to attend. This will be a wonderful celebration for the entire family to enjoy.

Hattiesburg Zoo's Lights of the Wild

“Lights of the Wild” will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly. Sunday – Thursday tickets(December 3rd , 10th , 17th  – 21st ) will cost $16 per person at the gate. Friday and Saturday tickets to“Lights of the Wild” (December 1st , 2nd , 8th , 9th , 15th , 16th , 22nd  and 23rd  will cost $20 per person at thegate. Tickets purchased online in advance will receive a discounted rate. Online ticket sales will end daily at 4:00 p.m. Children under the age of 2 are free. Visit tickets.hattiesburgzoo.com for more info or to purchase tickets.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

From now until December 24, you can donate online at HattiesburgKettle.org or LaurelKettle.org or at the kettles using various options, including credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or Venmo.

Birthday Party For Jesus

Saturday, December 16th, Christian Services, Inc., 301 East 2nd St., Hattiesburg

Celebrate the reason for the season. Bring your children to enjoy the Christmas Story, crafts, and games. Each child in attendance will receive a gift and lunch. 

Children ages 0-12 Children MUST BE in attendance and accompanied by an adult. (One adult per four children) 

The event will be outdoors. Be sure to dress accordingly.

The fun begins at 11 a.m. Please arrive before 1:00 p.m. to participate.

For more details, call 601-582-5683. 

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Christian Services' Community Christmas Dinner

Wednesday, December 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 301 East 2nd St., Hattiesburg

Celebrate the greatest gift of all -- Jesus. 

Enjoy fellowship and Christmas carols while feasting on a delicious Christmas meal with us.

Dine-in, drive-thru, and carry out will be available.

For more details, call 601-582-5683.

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R.H. Watkins High School Class of 1974: Holiday Gala/Scholarship Dance

Friday, December 22, 8 p.m., Bryce Armani Hall, 1322 S. 16th Ave., Laurel

Tickets are $20 each. Proceeds benefit scholarship programs. Call 601-319-4442 for more details.