Holidays
Thanksgiving and Christmas in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Spend the holidays in Old Town Bay St. Louis, about an hour from New Orleans: Christmas in the Bay, the Santa Stroll, a solstice lantern parade and New Year's Eve, with a 3-bedroom cottage that sleeps 9 for the whole family.
Holiday season 2026
Bay St. Louis holiday events, November and December 2026
- Wed, Nov 18
Taste of Hancock
Confirmed: chamber calendar
- Thu, Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28) is priced as an event period on our rates page.
Calendar date
- Sat, Nov 28
Christmas in the Bay: festive shopping, local artisans, entertainment and food in historic downtown, ending with the community Christmas parade. Free.
Confirmed: Coastal Mississippi. Times: check the host.
- Sat, Dec 12 (or Sun, Dec 13)
Santa Stroll in Old Town, with sales, games, contests and Santa
Date unclear: chamber lists Dec 12, Merchants Association Dec 13
- Mon, Dec 21
Winter Solstice Lantern Parade & Beach Bonfire (The Arts, Hancock County)
Confirmed: chamber calendar
- Thu, Dec 31
New Year's Eve Oyster Drop at 200 North Beach Restaurant
Confirmed: chamber calendar
Dates come from our Bay St. Louis events calendar, which lists the sources. Please confirm with the organizer before you travel.
Thanksgiving rental
Room for the whole family at Thanksgiving
The Hickory Cottage has 3 bedrooms, sleeps 9, a full kitchen for the big meal, a dining table, a backyard with string lights and parking for 3 cars. See the cottage, the photos or the video tour.
Christmas in the Bay
Walk to the holiday events
Old Town's shops, restaurants and holiday events are close by. Our walkable Old Town guide and things to do page have more, and coming from the city, see our New Orleans weekend getaway guide.
More from our Bay St. Louis guide
Book the holidays in Bay St. Louis
Pick your dates on our rates & availability page. New Year's has a 3-night minimum for stays that include December 30 to January 1.
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