The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council will expand its annual June Summer Sunset Concert Series with a special July 4th celebration in Oxford in 2026. The project blends live concerts highlighting Mississippi’s musical traditions with historian-curated readings and writing prompts on democracy, plus short documentary films exploring how Mississippi’s culture shapes the arts. Designed as a free, […]
This year's Star Spangled Celebration on the River is going to be bigger, more meaningful, and more patriotic than ever as we celebrate America's 250th! We are excited to officially launch this year's celebration at Petal River Park and Chain Park alongside our incredible partners. This year also introduces our new Red, White, Blue and […]
BIG NEWS- 4th of July Weekend CelebrationThe Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our AMERICA 250 – 4th of July Weekend Celebration as we celebrate not only America’s 250th birthday… but also Taylorsville’s 125th Anniversary. This is going to be more than fireworks and festivities.This weekend is about history, hometown pride, community, music, memories, […]
Stars, Stripes and Seafood: Honoring Biloxi’s Seafood Founding Fathers An America250 Celebration, July 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 1st St. Enjoy re-enactments from “The Five Founding Fathers of the Seafood Industry.” Refreshments served. Free admission. Details: 228-435-6254
Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Meridian Join MHC in Meridian for the Spark! Places of Innovation tour of Mississippi! July 4-August15, 2026 Soule Steam Museum 601-693-9905 | industrialheritagemuseum.com Exhibit hours: Across 2026-2027, the Mississippi Humanities Council presents Spark! Places of Innovation, a Smithsonian traveling exhibit touring Utica, Meridian, Greenville, Oxford, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport. Special […]
PONTOTOC’S FOURTH OF JULY BIRTHDAY BASH Help us celebrate America’s 250th birthday! This is the list of events for the 2026 4th of July holiday! Mark your calendars and plan to attend this amazing event!
Join us Saturday, July 4th for the Lena 4th of July! Beginning at 11:00 on July 4th with a Classic Car show featuring the Carthage Cruisers along with cars from other groups across Mississippi. They will be cruising into the center of town and setting up for display. The fire department will open with activities […]
Celebrate America’s 250th at The MAX with a free performance by Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band. Led by “Fife Master” Shardé Thomas, granddaughter of the legendary Othar Turner, and percussionist Chris Mallory, their performance will honor freedom in all its forms: our nation’s independence, the emancipation of a people, and the creative spirit that […]
Meridian, Mississippi, is preparing for a full day of celebration as we mark America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4. The day will include live entertainment, the America 250 Parade, a community ceremony, family activities, and a fireworks spectacular to close out the evening. For parade information, call 601-485-1998. The City of Meridian, Mississippi's Community […]
BIG NEWS- 4th of July Weekend CelebrationThe Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our AMERICA 250 – 4th of July Weekend Celebration as we celebrate not only America’s 250th birthday… but also Taylorsville’s 125th Anniversary. This is going to be more than fireworks and festivities.This weekend is about history, hometown pride, community, music, memories, […]
Red, White, and Biloxi: An America250 Celebration, July 4, 5-9:30 p.m. Biloxi Town Green 710 Beach Blvd. Family-friendly celebration honoring the nation’s heritage with music, history, entertainment, and fireworks. Patriotic music, a dramatic presentation at 7 p.m., Unfazed Show & Band at 9 p.m., vendors, food trucks, and fireworks. Free admission. Details: 228-435-6339
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council will expand its annual June Summer Sunset Concert Series with a special July 4th celebration in Oxford in 2026. The project blends live concerts highlighting Mississippi’s musical traditions with historian-curated readings and writing prompts on democracy, plus short documentary films exploring how Mississippi’s culture shapes the arts. Designed as a free, […]
