Christmas in Natchez - Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez is known for its genuine Southern Hospitality, unique restaurants and historic houses. During the Holiday Season Natchez sparkles with lights. The season is festive and filled with many special events to make your Holiday visit to Natchez a memorable one.

Dozens of events take place from November 24th thru December 31st, including:

Christmas Tree Lighting - Saturday, November 25th

Festivities include:

• 3pm – 6pm - Vendors, Children’s Rides and Petting Zoo
  
  • The arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus who welcome children for pictures inside Home Bank.
  • Market and Food vendors on-site.
  • A North Pole Playground with rides and fun activities for the kids. $10 armband for children (unlimited rides and visits to the petting zoo).
• 6 - 6:15pm - Performance by Natchez Adams School District String Section
• 6: 15 - 6:30pm - Caroling Around the Tree
• 6:30pm - Christmas tree lighting with pyrotechnics synchronized to Christmas carols.

For more information on this event please visit www.christmasinnatchez.org

The Natchez Festival of Music Presents “Rock the Halls” - Friday, December 1st at 7:00 pm

Join us at the Natchez Civic Center for a night filled with festive tunes and holiday cheer. Tickets may be purchased individually or by the table of 10, and will be available at natchezfestivalofmusic.com. The event will be held at the Natchez Civic Center, 215 Franklin St., at 7:00pm.

Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 2nd at 6pm

Natchez Garden Club Christmas Tour of Historic Homes - November 24 - December 31

The Natchez Garden Club is proud to offer the Christmas Tour of Historic Homes in Natchez, Mississippi. Participating Historic Homes are The Towers, Monmouth, Ellicott's Hill, Sunnyside, Magnolia Hall, Dunleith, Myrtle Terrace, Linden and Choctaw Hall. These homes will truly deck their halls for Christmas with magnificent and unique decorations throughout.
For more information on this event please visit natchezgardenclub.org.

Caroling in the Park - Every Thursday in December - Memorial Park

Each year, the Christmas in Natchez Committee schedules Caroling in the Park every Thursday in December until Christmas. The caroling takes place in Memorial Park located just behind St. Mary’s Basilica in downtown Natchez. The park is already adorned with beautiful lighting surrounding the giant Oak Trees with an extravagant fountain in the center. This year, special lighted nursery rhyme themed displays throughout the park will invite you to take a stroll through this stunning location.
Start time - 5:30pm (will last approximately one hour)
For more information on this event please visit www.christmasinnatchez.org