There are a lot of cities in Mississippi that go all out for Christmas. Main streets all across the state are adorned in twinkling lights and festive décor. However, of all the main streets in the Magnolia State, there’s one that really stands out. Not only does this street become one of the coolest light displays around, but it also happens to be considered the best main street at Christmas in Mississippi. See for yourself just how festive this street gets.

According to the Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Yazoo CVB), “Yazoo rolls out the red carpet every year for the holidays.”

Visit Yazoo/Facebook And after a visit to the town, especially visiting the main street within the town, you’ll probably agree.

During the holiday season, which runs from mid-November through January 1st, the buildings along Main Street are draped in colorful lights.

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And while the sparkling light display is enough reason to visit Main Street, it’s not the only reason.

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In addition to twinkling lights, the holiday season also brings festive events to Main Street, such as the annual Christmas parade.

Visit Yazoo/Facebook A great way to get into the holiday spirit, the parade features floats, marching bands, vehicles, and more. This year’s parade is scheduled for December 3rd at 6 p.m. and will have a unique holiday theme for everyone who wants to get into the spirit.

Aside from festive fun, Main Street offers some great shopping, which means you can say goodbye to the frustration that goes along with crowded stores and traffic jams.

Visit Yazoo/Facebook And with dozens of locally-owned shops and boutiques, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone.

Get a closer look at Yazoo’s enchanting Main Street in the video below.

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And after a visit to the town, especially visiting the main street within the town, you’ll probably agree.

A great way to get into the holiday spirit, the parade features floats, marching bands, vehicles, and more. This year’s parade is scheduled for December 3rd at 6 p.m. and will have a unique holiday theme for everyone who wants to get into the spirit.

And with dozens of locally-owned shops and boutiques, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone.

For a list of Yazoo’s holiday events and shopping specials, click here. You can also head to the Visit Yazoo Facebook page.

So, ever celebrated the holidays in Yazoo? Have another favorite town during Christmastime? Tell us in the comments section.

Looking for another place to get into the holiday spirit? Click here.

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Address: Yazoo County, MS, USA

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Best Main Street At Christmas In Mississippi November 14, 2019 Marisa Roman Where should I go for Christmas in Mississippi? In case you’ve never been to Mississippi before for the holidays, it might seem overwhelming to figure out where to go to celebrate. For instance, outside of visiting Yazoo for the festivities mentioned above—what else is there to see and do around the state? You can start by exploring a popular Christmas town in Mississippi in order to get into the holiday spirit. A perfect example would be Canton, Mississippi, which holds a Victorian Christmas Festival every year, and decorates their town square with over 200,000 twinkling lights. Other places to visit at Christmas in Mississippi include Jackson, Biloxi, Natchez, or Purvis! Where are the best Christmas lights in Mississippi? Nothing says the holidays quite like exploring a winter town in Mississippi that goes all out with holiday lights. For some, the Christmas lights are easily the highlight of the whole season. Lucky for those who live in Mississippi, there are plenty of light displays to choose from, or even combine into one giant road trip of fun! Some of the best Christmas lights in Mississippi include The Richardson Light Show in Madison, the Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park, the Victorian Christmas Festival in Canton, and the town of Natchez. What are the best holiday events in Mississippi? After you figure out what Christmas town in Mississippi is worth visiting and the best light displays to check out, also consider adding a few holiday events to your calendar. Mississippi has some fun and exciting holiday events throughout the season that end up being endless amounts of fun for the whole family. A few notable Christmas events include Canton Christmas Festival, The Train to Christmas Town in Batesville, Christmas in the Park in Southaven, and the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival.

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Best Main Street At Christmas In Mississippi

November 14, 2019

Marisa Roman

Where should I go for Christmas in Mississippi? In case you’ve never been to Mississippi before for the holidays, it might seem overwhelming to figure out where to go to celebrate. For instance, outside of visiting Yazoo for the festivities mentioned above—what else is there to see and do around the state? You can start by exploring a popular Christmas town in Mississippi in order to get into the holiday spirit. A perfect example would be Canton, Mississippi, which holds a Victorian Christmas Festival every year, and decorates their town square with over 200,000 twinkling lights. Other places to visit at Christmas in Mississippi include Jackson, Biloxi, Natchez, or Purvis! Where are the best Christmas lights in Mississippi? Nothing says the holidays quite like exploring a winter town in Mississippi that goes all out with holiday lights. For some, the Christmas lights are easily the highlight of the whole season. Lucky for those who live in Mississippi, there are plenty of light displays to choose from, or even combine into one giant road trip of fun! Some of the best Christmas lights in Mississippi include The Richardson Light Show in Madison, the Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park, the Victorian Christmas Festival in Canton, and the town of Natchez. What are the best holiday events in Mississippi? After you figure out what Christmas town in Mississippi is worth visiting and the best light displays to check out, also consider adding a few holiday events to your calendar. Mississippi has some fun and exciting holiday events throughout the season that end up being endless amounts of fun for the whole family. A few notable Christmas events include Canton Christmas Festival, The Train to Christmas Town in Batesville, Christmas in the Park in Southaven, and the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival.

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In case you’ve never been to Mississippi before for the holidays, it might seem overwhelming to figure out where to go to celebrate. For instance, outside of visiting Yazoo for the festivities mentioned above—what else is there to see and do around the state? You can start by exploring a popular Christmas town in Mississippi in order to get into the holiday spirit. A perfect example would be Canton, Mississippi, which holds a Victorian Christmas Festival every year, and decorates their town square with over 200,000 twinkling lights. Other places to visit at Christmas in Mississippi include Jackson, Biloxi, Natchez, or Purvis!

Where are the best Christmas lights in Mississippi?

Nothing says the holidays quite like exploring a winter town in Mississippi that goes all out with holiday lights. For some, the Christmas lights are easily the highlight of the whole season. Lucky for those who live in Mississippi, there are plenty of light displays to choose from, or even combine into one giant road trip of fun! Some of the best Christmas lights in Mississippi include The Richardson Light Show in Madison, the Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park, the Victorian Christmas Festival in Canton, and the town of Natchez.

What are the best holiday events in Mississippi?

After you figure out what Christmas town in Mississippi is worth visiting and the best light displays to check out, also consider adding a few holiday events to your calendar. Mississippi has some fun and exciting holiday events throughout the season that end up being endless amounts of fun for the whole family. A few notable Christmas events include Canton Christmas Festival, The Train to Christmas Town in Batesville, Christmas in the Park in Southaven, and the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival.