Rain wrecks big weekend of holiday events across South MS. Here’s the list
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- Rain forces postponements, rescheduling and possible cancellations of coast events
- Indoor activities like breakfast with Santa and Biloxi lighthouse proceed indoors
- Organizers advise checking event pages, email and phone lines for updates
This is supposed to be the biggest weekend of Christmas South Mississippi but it’s also expected to rain on many of the events planned.
Some events already are postponed a few days or until next weekend and others on the lengthy schedule could see a similar fate.
Fortunately, breakfast with Santa and other indoor events will keep the holiday spirit alive until the weather improves Sunday or early next week.
Harbor Lights at Jones Park may be canceled on rainy nights. Check to see if the light show open on their Facebook page, or email harborlights@gulfport-ms.gov or call 228-868-5789.
The much anticipated Snow Day at L&N Depot Plaza in Ocean Springs that was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. has been canceled for this year due to weather.
These events are rescheduled:
Christmas in Long Beach Festival that was scheduled for Saturday will instead be on Sunday, Dec. 7. All activities will proceed at their originally planned times. Vendors will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Town Green. Sea Santa Sail-A-Bration Waterless Boat Parade will roll at 5:15 p.m., followed by the tree lighting.
A Taste of the Holidays, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 4-7 p.m. at 2800 U.S. 90 in Gautier. The iconic Coca-Cola Polar Bear and the Coca-Cola Holiday Truck will be part of the festivities, along with food trucks, Christmas music and family fun.
Lights & Lagniappe on the Bayou now will be combined with A Taste of the Holidays for one big event in Gautier on Dec. 9. The Gautier Rotary Club Christmas Parade has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Tree Lighting with Santa at Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs was moved a few days until Tuesday, Dec. 9. There will be music by Coast Big Band, sing-alongs, crafts and refreshments Bring camera for photos with Santa. 6-8 p.m.
Christmas in the City in downtown Biloxi now will be celebrated a week later on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop the outdoor market with local artists and enjoy holiday goodies, live entertainment, photos with Santa, hourly cash giveaways and free admission.
Children’s Parade and Town Green Lighting now are on Monday, Dec. 15 instead of this weekend in downtown Biloxi. The parade begins at 6 p.m. with check-in at 5:15 p.m. on Reynoir Street at the Saenger Theatre. Participation form must be completed and returned to the Parks & Recreation Department. Lighting of Town Green follows the parade.
Other events that could be impacted by the rain this weekend are boat parades and Santa parades. If it’s raining Saturday afternoon, the flurries won’t fill the air in downtown Ocean Springs. Snow Day is part of the town’s holiday celebration from 2-6 p.m. at the L&N Depot Plaza, but only if there is no rain.
Here is the updated list of the many events on the Mississippi Coast through Christmas.
This story was originally published December 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM.
