For Immediate Release:
December 6, 2023
(Jackson, Miss.) –The City of Jackson will celebrate the holiday season with a parade and festival this Saturday and invites all residents to come out and enjoy the celebration in downtown Jackson.
This year’s parade marks the return of the Jackson tradition after the coronavirus pandemic. The theme of “Christmas Around the World” is a nod to the city’s desire to incorporate the many cultures and traditions of our residents into the celebration.
The festival before the parade will begin at noon on President Street in front of City Hall. There will be live music, food trucks and vendors.
The parade will begin at 3 p.m. at the Mississippi Fairgrounds on Amite Street, continue down Capitol Street and conclude on Jefferson Street (see route below).
WHAT: Christmas Around the World parade and festival
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 9
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- Festival starts at noon
- Parade starts at 3 p.m.
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WHERE: Jackson City Hall, Downtown Jackson