We've got tons of Mississippi Christmas towns that go all out for the holidays. Main Streets all over the state get adorned in twinkling lights and festive decor. However, out of all the main drags in the Magnolia State, there's one that really stands out in December. Not many places get quite as festive as Christmas in Yazoo, MS. The town's downtown area gets one of the coolest light displays around, and it's considered one of the best Christmas towns in MS. Next time you're looking for the "best Christmas towns near me," you'll want to check out Yazoo.
Christmas in Yazoo, MS is a true red carpet experience with color all over the place, that's for sure!
After a visit to this town in the winter, especially when you visit the Main Street area, you'll agree that this is one of the best Christmas towns in MS. It's pretty spectacular.
The holiday season here runs from mid-November until January 1. All the buildings along Main Street are draped in thousands of colorful lights.
This sparkling light display alone is reason enough to visit Yazoo's Main Street, but it's not the only thing that will draw you to this small city that's about an hour outside of Jackson.
In addition to the twinkling lights, the holiday season brings festive events to Main Street. The annual Christmas parade is always a big hit.
This is certainly a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The parade features floats, marching bands, and more. This year's parade is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. This year's theme is "A Musical Christmas."
Aside from festive fun, the Main Street area offers plenty of great shopping opportunities. Say goodbye to the frustration that goes along with crowded big box stores - these local boutiques make for such a pleasant shopping experience!
It's the perfect place to find the gift you've been searching for.
Get a closer look at this Mississippi Christmas town in this video from Visit Yazoo:
If you'd like to check out all of Yazoo's Christmas celebrations that are planned for the year, make sure to visit the Yazoo City website or the Visit Yazoo Facebook page.
Traveling to Yazoo, MS, and need the perfect place to stay? Check out The Main Street Hotel, which will put you right in the heart of all the holiday action.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!