CHRISTMAS PARADES
\ December 3: Mendenhall at 6 p.m.
\ December 3: Taylorsville at 6 p.m.
\ December 5: Hattiesburg at 6 p.m. (Details on Facebook)
\ December 5: Collins at 6 p.m. (601-765-4491)
\ December 6: Richton at 4:30 p.m.
\ December 6: Mt. Olive at 5:30 p.m.
\ December 7: Laurel at 10 a.m. (Sertoma Club's Facebook page; click here for an entry form; click here for online registration)
\ December 7: Collins' Jeep Parade at 11 a.m.
\ December 7: Ellisville at 1 p.m.
\ December 7: Sumrall at 2 p.m.
\ December 7: Petal at 4 p.m. (PetalChamber.com)
\ December 7: Sandersville at 5 p.m. (Sandersville Fire and Rescue's Facebook page)
\ December 7: Wiggins at 5 p.m. (more details: sherrice@stonecounty.com)
\ December 12: Bay Springs at 6 p.m.
\ December 14: Ovett at 11 a.m.
\ December 14: Bassfield at 2 p.m.
\ December 16: Waynesboro at 6 p.m. (601-410-8334; 601-410-9908)
"Making Spirits Bright"
Now until November 21
Starts at 7 p.m. each night at the Dr. Cecil Burt Special Events Room on PRCC’s Forrest County Campus. Call 601-554-5522 for ticket information.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Now until December 24
Every donation collected remains in the Pine Belt to support vital programs that help families and individuals year-round.
To make giving easier, The Salvation Army now offers cashless options -- including Apple Pay and Google Pay directly at the kettles.
Visit www.HattiesburgKettle.org and www.LaurelKettle.org for more details.
Wildcat Wonderland
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Takes place from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on the main Poplarville campus of PRCC. The event will feature family-friendly fun and activities for everyone to enjoy. Free and open to the public, this event promises abundant activities suitable for all ages.
Holiday Pops
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Starts at 7 p.m. on the main Poplarville campus of PRCC. The Christmas production will feature The Voices, Currents, Rapids, PRCC Singers, JazzCats, Theatre, and more. Click here for ticket information.
Collins' Christmas in the Park
Select nights from November 26 until December 26
This tradition in Collins takes place at Bettie D. Robertson Park every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Guests are invited to drive through and see the thousands of Christmas lights and displays.
Admission is free.
Visit www.cityofcollins.com/chamber-sets-dates-for-christmas-in-the-park/ for more details.
It's a Christmas Movie Kinda Night
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Starts at 6 p.m. on Main Street in Collins.
Merry on the Midway
December 6-8, 12-15, 18-22
Takes place at the Laurel Fairgrounds.
The event will feature a walk-through Christmas light display, Santa's Village, Storybook Stroll, and more.
Visit www.MerryOnTheMidway.com/home for more details.
Lights of the Wild
December 6-8, 13-15, 18-23
Takes place on each of the aforementioned days at the Hattiesburg Zoo.
Like @HattiesburgZoo on Facebook for more details.
Cookie Stroll
Friday, December 6, 2024
Takes place from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. throughout downtown Laurel -- with the downtown tree lighting taking place at 5:30 at Pinehurst Park.
The event will also feature after hours Christmas shopping, cookies, Christmas caroling, carriage rides, photos with Santa, the United Way of the Pine Belt Region's Prancer Path, and much more.
Free shuttle service will be available between downtown, Short 7th, and The Warehouse District.