Snowflakes in the Bay - Bay St. Louis is transformed with lighted snowflakes in the beautiful oak trees throughout the city. The lights beam all the way into the New Year! And through Christmas week, many Old Town Merchants are open Late Til Eight, every Thursday evening, offering specials, refreshments and more! See details below!
Saturday, November 29th
Shop Small Saturday - the perfect time to "Shop Local," savor the Old Town experience and avoid the mall crowds!
Sunday, November 30th
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 day!
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!
Saturday, December 6th
Annual Bay St Louis Christmas Parade - starts at 11am! Join Santa Claus and friends in welcoming the Holiday Season with the annual Christmas Parade.
Snowflakes and Sugarplums Festival, Hours: Saturday, noon til 8pm. This 3rd annual holiday festival offers plenty of music and cheer as the Depot District is turned into a winter wonderland with an artificial ice skating rink, rides, & live music. The world's largest rocking horse - a 12 foot hand-carved one - will be making an appearance too. Also, the H&H Express Train, a Christmas Spacewalk and a Sugarplum Village. Even the Grinch would get in the holiday spirit here. The event is free, although there's a fee for "ice" skating.
Live Music Schedule Witness - noon - 2pm Roman Street - 3 - 5pm Rochelle Harper Band 6 - 8pm Rochelle will have her new CD available if you haven't gotten a copy yet!
Thursday, December 11th
Old Town Merchants are open Late Til Eight! First Responders Night -Find Good Cheer, great deals and specials for first responders in our community.
Saturday, December 13th
Battle of Bay St. Louis, 200th Anniversary Reenactment. Special events all day, including a 5k run, parade, battle reenactment and fireworks. Click here to read more!
Second Saturday Artwalk 4-8pm - Hot Spot is Serious Bread Bakery. Live music, shop specials and refreshments served all over old town. Second Saturday is fun anytime of year, but the December one is a family favorite, guaranteed to get your spirits in the groove.
Christmas Cantata - First Baptist Church, 141 Main Street - the 40 voice Sanctuary Choir begins the performance at 6pm. Bethlehem Christmas Village Reenactment, First Baptist Church yard - 7pm.
Sunday, December 14th
Christmas Cantata - First Baptist Church, 141 Main Street - the 40 voice Sanctuary Choir begins the performance at 6pm
Thursday, Dec 18th
Open Late ‘til Eight - Men's Shopping Night Find Good Cheer, great deals and helpful shop owners who will have you feeling like procrastination is an asset.
Chamber After-Hours and Open House at Bay Emporium, 112 South Second Street, 5 - 7pm. Door prizes for Chamber members, refreshments and holiday spirits! Of course, it's open to the public, so have fun while crossing some more things off your holiday list!
Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th
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, featuring 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!
Wednesday, December 31st
New Year’s Eve with Little Freddie King at 100 Men Hall 303 Union Street, BSL Tickets: $50, includes at champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. To purchase tickets online click here or for ticket information contact: Kerrie at 228-342-5770.