The parade through downtown Biloxi features marching bands and hay wagons, along with Santa Claus and the city's greatest asset, its children. The procession begins on Howard Avenue at the Dr. Frank G. Gruich St. Community Center, travels through downtown, and ends on Lamuese Street at the Town Green. 

After the Children's parade, families gather to marvel at the multi-colored displays on the Town Green, some hanging from oak trees. Christmas music plays while hot chocolate and cookies are served to children and adults alike. Santa hears children's holiday wishes. Bring your camera to take pictures with Santa and bring an ornament to help decorate the tree.

Hundreds of artists and vendors line the streets of downtown Biloxi in an outdoor bazaar of sorts, offering original and one-of-a-kind items for holiday gifts giving.

It's the signature event of the weekend and one of the most spectacular sights of the holiday season. Beautifully decorated boat parade along the waters of the Mississippi Sound just yards offshore. The parade begins south of the Biloxi Lighthouse and travels east to Point Cadet, the tip of the Biloxi peninsula.

After the boat parade, fireworks light up the nighttime sky off the shoreline of Biloxi with a spectacular fireworks display to cap the annual boat parade event. The best viewing is from Biloxi Lighthouse to Point Cadet. The center of action is from the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor to Oak Street.