Downtown to embrace Small Business Saturday
November 24 is Small Business Saturday and downtown Hattiesburg is participating in this holiday shopping tradition. This special day, backed by American Express, is designed to celebrate small businesses like those located in historic downtown. From 10 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown merchants will be open with holiday specials while participating in the Passport Promotion. Customers are invited to make a purchase at downtown merchants to get a stamp on their passport, which will be redeemable for free merchandise and gifts around the downtown district.
Grab a friend or family member and #GetDowntown for Shop Small Saturday and celebrate the day by using #ShopSmall on Facebook, Instagram, and all your social networks.
Christmas in Hattiesburg
Save the date for the Christmas Parade hosted by Hattiesburg Jaycees and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting hosted by the City of Hattiesburg-Government, all in partnership with downtown Hattiesburg. This year’s theme, “Joy,” is a simple nod to the spirit that Hattiesburgers long for and hope for this holiday season. At 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, the parade will begin at Hawkins Elementary and wrap up at Town Square Park, where the program for the tree lighting will begin at 7:15 p.m. Additional activities include photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Clause in Santa’s Village, smART Space art horses, as well as food and beverage vendors. To conclude the night, several downtown Hattiesburg businesses will be open. In conjunction, Downtown Hattiesburg's window-decorating contest will share the theme of “Joy” and be on display throughout the holiday season. Guests to Downtown are encouraged to vote for their favorite windowscape for the opportunity to win a Downtown shopping trip just in time for Christmas!
Pine Belt Holiday Expo and Christmas Market
The Pine Belt Holiday Expo & Christmas Market will take place from 10am-3pm Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Historic Train Depot in Downtown Hattiesburg. Guests to this annual event can enjoy Christmas shopping, finding the perfect gifts for everyone on the nice list, discover the perfect locally-made stocking stuffers. Attendees may also sample and purchase delicious food and beverages, get holiday decor ideas, enjoy kids’ Christmas activities, and more! General admission is FREE.
Olde Tyme Christmas
The Downtown Hattiesburg Association is hosting an Olde Tyme Christmas event filled with holiday festivities from 5pm-9pm Dec. 8.
In partnership with Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood, luminaries will light the sidewalks throughout Downtown and shops will be open with holiday specials.
An outdoor holiday movie will be shown in Town Square Park, alongside refreshments and arts and craft vendors. The entire family is invited out to celebrate the holidays with a traditional Christmas experience.
