Visit Mississippi's City Of Lights For The Best Christmas Festival In The State
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published December 06, 2018
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
If you thought charming small towns with elaborate Christmas celebrations existed only in Hallmark movies, think again. Each year, Canton holds a Christmas festival, during which, the town square is set aglow with more than 200,000 lights. The festive fun doesn’t end there, though. There’s also late night shopping, parades, horse and buggy rides, and more! Take a look:
Nicknamed the "City of Lights," it should come as no surprise that Canton transforms into a lights-filled wonderland during the holiday season.
But it’s not just kids who’ll enjoy the festival. Visitors of any age can get in on the fun with trolley rides, horse and buggy rides, and events, like Sip ‘n’ Cider.
As you make your way through the gift shops, vintage stores, and boutiques, you’ll hear festive music being played overhead — does it get any more charming?!
During Christmas in Canton, the city’s animation museums are given a holiday makeover and feature Christmas themed displays, like penguins enjoying a winter day around a park.
The magical celebration has become increasingly popular over the years. It’s even been featured in Southern Living, which referred to Canton as "one of our favorite small towns for celebrating Christmas in the South."
Make sure to mark your calendar for this incredible holiday event. The festive fun is going on now through December 23, 2018, and takes place nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
