Holiday Happenings In Old Town
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All December! Snowflakes in the Bay - Bay St. Louis is transformed with lighted snowflakes in the beautiful oak trees throughout the city. The lighting ceremony begins with a party at the Depot District on Sunday, December 1st and kicks off the holiday season. The lights beam all the way into the New Year! And through Christmas week, Old Town Merchants are open Late Til Eight, every Thursday evening, offering specials, refreshments and more! See details below!
Saturday, November 30th
Small Business Saturday - the perfect time to "Shop Local," savor the Old Town experience and avoid the mall crowds!
Sunday, Dec. 1st
Thursday, Dec. 5th - Old Town Merchants are open Late Til Eight! And it's Teacher's Appreciation Night! Refreshments and special deals for educators all over Old Town! Social Chair, Gourmet Galley & George’s Girls, offering 10% off entire purchase for all school employees (public & private), preschool workers and library employees. Bay Town Inn is offering a special $99 rate. (504) 421-0960 for reservations.
Friday, Dec. 6th - 5:00-8:00, Bay Books is featuring a Book Signing with Chef John Besh!
Saturday, Dec. 7th and Sunday, Dec. 8th
Join Bay St. Louis in this 2nd Annual Snowflakes and Sugarplums Festival. Hours: Saturday, 11am - 9pm, Sunday, Noon til 5pm. There will plenty of music, cheer, and great fun!!! The Depot District will be turned into a winter wonderland with an artificial ice skating rink, rides, & much more! Admission is free although there is a fee for "ice skating."
Thursday, December 12th
Second Saturday Artwalk Dec 14th 4-8pm
Thursday, Dec 19th
Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st
Live Nativity on the Depot grounds in the Depot District · 7pm
Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Imagine what the first Christmas was like. This adventure will take us back in time to experience first-hand the night of the birth of Christ. The event features a reading of the Gospel according the Matthew and Luke narrated by Bruce Northridge, live actors as Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, and shepherds, live animals, and the stable. The production is a gift to the community from the Depot District Association and the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre to create a memorable holiday moment focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. Come and celebrate the first Christmas!
All December! Snowflakes in the Bay - Bay St. Louis is transformed with lighted snowflakes in the beautiful oak trees throughout the city. The lighting ceremony begins with a party at the Depot District on Sunday, December 1st and kicks off the holiday season. The lights beam all the way into the New Year! And through Christmas week, Old Town Merchants are open Late Til Eight, every Thursday evening, offering specials, refreshments and more! See details below!
Saturday, November 30th
Small Business Saturday - the perfect time to "Shop Local," savor the Old Town experience and avoid the mall crowds!
Sunday, Dec. 1st
- 6th Annual Bay St Louis Christmas Parade, starts at 1pm! Join Santa Claus and friends in welcoming the Holiday Season with the 6th Annual Christmas Parade. Parade begins at St. Rose de Lima church (301 South Necaise Ave.), winds through downtown and ends at the Depot District where the festivities continue through the afternoon. Kids can talk to Santa about their Christmas wishes.
- Open House Old Town Merchants - Noon to 4pm. No need to whisper your wish list to Santa - Old Town Merchants will help make your holiday dreams come true. Refreshments, shop specials and big fun through out the district! Come for lunch and play for the afternoon and stay for the tree lighting festivities at dusk!
Thursday, Dec. 5th - Old Town Merchants are open Late Til Eight! And it's Teacher's Appreciation Night! Refreshments and special deals for educators all over Old Town! Social Chair, Gourmet Galley & George’s Girls, offering 10% off entire purchase for all school employees (public & private), preschool workers and library employees. Bay Town Inn is offering a special $99 rate. (504) 421-0960 for reservations.
Friday, Dec. 6th - 5:00-8:00, Bay Books is featuring a Book Signing with Chef John Besh!
Saturday, Dec. 7th and Sunday, Dec. 8th
Join Bay St. Louis in this 2nd Annual Snowflakes and Sugarplums Festival. Hours: Saturday, 11am - 9pm, Sunday, Noon til 5pm. There will plenty of music, cheer, and great fun!!! The Depot District will be turned into a winter wonderland with an artificial ice skating rink, rides, & much more! Admission is free although there is a fee for "ice skating."
Thursday, December 12th
- Old Town Merchants are open Late Til Eight! Social Chair, Gourmet Galley & George’s Girl, offering 10% off entire purchase for all friends & family that shop late ‘til 8:00. Bay Town Inn is offering a special $99 rate. (504) 421-0960 for reservations
- Saint Nicholas Night - Storytelling sponsored by The Screaming Porch for all the children & adults who want to attend. The children will leave their shoes lined down the sidewalk and after the story they go to get their shoes and St Nicholas has filled them with gold/chocolate coins! Punch will be served. Please sign up for this event, in advance, at The Screaming Porch.
Second Saturday Artwalk Dec 14th 4-8pm
- Hot Spots are Fashion Express and Antique Maison
- The Snowflakes & Sugarplum Christmas festivities continue into December's Second Saturday with Marshmallow Roasting on Main for the entire family! Event will take place in the community green space on Main St. (where the community garden & donation book box is located).
- 2013 Holiday Tour of Homes in Bay St. Louis will feature 8 historic homes decorated for the holidays. The tour takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 1-5pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and available at Maggie May's and Doggie's Day Grooming the first week in December or at any of the homes for $12 on the day of the tour. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County and help to fund low cost spay/neuter programs and half-price adoptions for Shelter dogs and cats.
Thursday, Dec 19th
- Open Late ‘til 8:00 MEN’S SHOPPING NIGHT Gourmet Galley & George’s Girl, offering special discounts for all male shoppers. Scotch, Beer & Holiday Cheer at Social Chair 4:00 - 8:00 Bay Town Inn is offering a special $99 rate. (504) 421-0960 for reservations
Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st
Live Nativity on the Depot grounds in the Depot District · 7pm
Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Imagine what the first Christmas was like. This adventure will take us back in time to experience first-hand the night of the birth of Christ. The event features a reading of the Gospel according the Matthew and Luke narrated by Bruce Northridge, live actors as Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, and shepherds, live animals, and the stable. The production is a gift to the community from the Depot District Association and the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre to create a memorable holiday moment focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. Come and celebrate the first Christmas!
