Lights Of The Wild At Hattiesburg Zoo Is The First And Only Event Of Its Kind In Mississippi
Daniella DiRienzo
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Seeing light displays is one of the most wonderful things to do during the holidays in Mississippi. There are amazing holiday light displays all over the Magnolia State. Some have been around for years, while others, like Lights of the Wild in Mississippi, have recently made their debut. Slated to take place at the Hattiesburg Zoo, these holiday zoo lights in Mississippi are made up of hundreds of glowing lanterns, which come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Take a look at the best zoo lights in Mississippi:
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Holiday Happenings in Mississippi
What are the best Christmas lights displays in Mississippi?
The best Christmas lights displays in Mississippi include:
- Christmas in Natchez. This lovely little town starts decorating the day after Thanksgiving and its historic homes become alive with twinkling lights.
- Christmas in the Park in Tylertown. Over 30,000 people visit this display every year which has millions of dazzling lights at Holmes Water Park.
- Southern Lights in Southaven. This quaint town’s Central Park has 116 acres of magical displays using over 500,000 colorful lights.
- Christmas at Beauvoir in Biloxi. There’s something extra special about the display here as this bayou town’s massive trees are lit up.
Find out more about the best Christmas lights displays in Mississippi.
What are the best Christmas towns in Mississippi?
The best Christmas towns in Mississippi include:
- Biloxi. This famous town holds an annual Christmas on the Water event with parades on land and water, fireworks, and much more.
- Canton. The Canton Animation Museum in Canton displays 135 life-size animated characters and there are historic trolley tours for festive fun.
- Olive Branch. This little town has an annual Christmas parade led by Clydesdale horses, with live performers, motorcycles, bands, and Santa himself.
- Meridian. The Soule Stream Works becomes Santa’s Christmas Factory with live performances and snow flurries and you can take a festive train ride.
Discover more about the best Christmas towns in Mississippi.
What are the most magical holiday festivals in Mississippi?
The most magical holiday festivals in Mississippi include:
- Christmas in the Orchard in Beaumont. Fulmer’s Farmstead has carriage rides, hayrides, carolers, historic cabin tours, live music, and delicious food.
- Snow Flakes in the Bay in St. Louis. This month-long event has various nightly happenings and the whole area is decorated with stunning lights.
- Landrum’s Christmas Candlelight Tour in Laurel. This magical event has wagon rides through dazzling illuminated streets and yummy treats.
- Lazy Acres in Lights in Chunky. Lazy Acres Farm has annual hay rides through some amazing light displays and the state’s largest nativity scene.
Learn more about the most magical holiday festivals in Mississippi.