It’s November, which means that in just a couple of weeks, Christmas lights and décor will be going up all over the state. And with so many light displays to choose from, it’d be easy to overlook a few, but there's one you definitely don’t want to miss: The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival. With more than one million glittering lights, it truly is the "most magical show in Mississippi." Take a look at one of the best Christmas lights in Mississippi.
Held for the first time in 2015, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is fairly new but already one of the state’s most anticipated holiday events.
This year, the fun begins on November 24 and runs until December 31.
During the festival, more than 1,000,000 lights canvas Jones Park, practically guaranteeing a holiday experience you and your family will never forget.
Island View Casino and Resort along with the city of Gulfport initially put on the event with the hopes of creating a holiday festival unlike any other in the state.
The festival’s magical vibe hasn’t gone unnoticed, either. It was actually featured in Lifetime’s holiday hit "Christmas in Mississippi!"
Now heading into its 8th year, the festival is slotted to be bigger and better than ever.
In addition to an array of glittering lights, there are rides…
…marshmallow roasting stations…
...live entertainment...
…nightly appearances by Santa Claus, and more!
Take a closer look at this dazzling light display:
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is held in Jones Park, which is located at 2250 Jones Park Dr., Gulfport, MS 39501. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5-12, and FREE for kids 4 and under. During the week, there are "discounted theme nights" when admission is only $5! For more information, call (228) 868-5881. You can also visit the festival’s Facebook page.
So, have you ever been to this magical light festival? If so, let us know about your experience in the comments. If not, plan a visit to Gulfport and check out one of the best Christmas lights in Mississippi for yourself!
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