Christmas in Natchez & Vicksburg

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Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, the Bluff City and Vicksburg pack in sleigh-loads of holiday events. 

November 18–December 31: The Towers’ Jeweled Christmas Tours: The grand and unique historic home of Natchez, The Towers, has decked its halls for the season, and invites all to marvel at the splendor of the majestically-restored home. $30. thetowersofnatchez.com. 

November 25–December 31: Christmas at Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast "Do You See What I See?" Tour: The historic home will open its doors for a special, festive tour. 2 pm and 5 pm. $20. visitnatchez.org. 

November 26–December 25: Christmas in Natchez: Through the month of December, the city high on the Bluff celebrates the season with their grand Christmas tree on Main Street, Caroling in the Park at Memorial Park every Thursday at 5:30 pm, food trucks, carnival rides, Santa appearances, and more. christmasinnatchez.org. 

November 26: Downtown Natchez Annual Tree Lighting: The annual occasion featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their friends inside the Home Bank, the North Pole Playground, a petting zoo, caroling, and food trucks. 3 pm–6:30 pm, lighting at 6:30 pm. visitnatchez.org. 

December 2: The Natchez Festival of Music Presents An Elvis Christmas: The annual Christmas Cabaret presenting Elvis's best-selling Christmas hits. 7 pm. $40. natchezfestivalofmusic.com.

December 2: Junior Auxiliary Santa Claus Photo Session: A classic Santa photoshoot at Duff Green Mansion, 1114 First East Street. 12:30 pm–6:30 pm. Sessions are $50. javicksburg.org.

December 2–3: Merry Market, featuring over one hundred craft and food vendors at the Natchez Convention Center. Friday 11 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–4 pm. Free. Find the event on Facebook for more information. 

December 3: Natchez Christmas Parade, themed “A Storybook Christmas”. 6 pm in Downtown Natchez. Free. visitnatchez.org. 

December 3: Holly Days Arts & Crafts Show: Vendors proudly displaying arts and crafts, performances by local artists, and more holiday spirit leading up to Vicksburg Main Street's Annual Christmas Parade of Lights. 9 am–3 pm at the Southern Culture Heritage Foundation,1302 Adams Street. $2 admission. For more information, call (601) 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. 

December 3: Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights: Vicksburg's Christmas parade brings area clubs, churches, schools, drill teams, bands, and more to the route between Belmont Street and Jackson Street under the theme "Heroes Among Us". 5 pm. Free. downtownvicksburg.org. 

December 3: Reindeer Run 5k: The fourth-annual holiday race to benefit Paws Rescue in Vicksburg. The course begins at Catfish Row and will take participants through historic downtown Vicksburg. After the race there will be food provided by LD’s Kitchen, adult beverages, a pet parade, and reindeer games for kids. Race Day fee $35. raceroster.com.

December 4: Winter Market: Under the Mistletoe at Mulberry: Brunch, shopping with local vendors, live music, mimosas, and more at this warm holiday market. Noon. (601) 301-2500.

December 10: Christmas High Tea at Magnolia Cottage: It's tea time at Magnolia Cottage Bed & Breakfast, brought to life all the more by the jingly jangly jolliness of the holidays. Enjoy a variety of seasonal teas, and an assortment of sweets and treats, tea-sandwiches, and scones. Every guest will go home with a Christmas "happy". 11 am–noon and 2 pm–3 pm. $39. magnoliacottagebandb.com. 

December 10: Breakfast With Santa: Santa will be ready for his close-up (but will your toddler be, is the better question) at this tasty and festive breakfast at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Briggs Hopson Blvd. (601) 630-2929. 

Visit visitnatchez.org  and christmasinnatchez.org for the most updated schedules.