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Upcoming Events
December 2014

This month -  In full festive swing, these Bay-Waveland events are sure to get your holiday spirits soaring!

12/4, 12/11, 12/18 -
Thursday Evenings

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Shop Late Til Eight

Various shops and galleries in
Old Town Bay St. Louis
Thursday evenings in December (before Christmas Day)


This is the relaxing way to get Christmas shopping done - run into neighbors, enjoy refreshments, support local businesses and no parking hassles.  Think of them as mini Second Saturdays and attend each one! 

12/5 - Friday

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Christmas at the Carousel


Waveland Ground Zero Museum
335 Coleman Ave.
Waveland
6pm - 8pm

An event for the children (and fun-loving adults) with cocoa, cookies, Santa, Christmas caroling and, of course, carousel rides. Hosted by the city of Waveland, it's free to attend!

12/5 - Friday

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$50 per person tickets (cash or check only)
includes music, food & drink, and a silent auction. 

Christmas Benefit for
Brenda's House

Bay Town Inn, Poolside
208 North Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis
504-421-0960
Tickets available at 200 North Beach Restaurant and the Bay Town Inn

Brenda’s House is an emergency children’s home – a place for children to stay while their parents work on getting their lives together.  It's served 50 children since it opened earlier this year, and has had to turn away 35 due to lack of space and resources.

12/6 - Saturday

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Christmas parade

Bay St. Louis Old Town
Route not available as of press time but usually includes Main Street
Starts at 11am


Do other places in the world have Santa arriving by fire truck or is it just a South Mississippi thing?  It's a charming tradition nonetheless, and the color scheme sure works.  Kick your holiday season into high gear and do some shopping with local merchants while you're in the neighborhood!   

12/6 - Saturday

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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! 

Snowflakes and Sugarplums Festival

Historic Depot Grounds
1928 Depot Way
Bay St. Louis
noon - 8pm


This 3rd Annual Holiday Festival offers plenty of music and cheer as the Depot District is turned into a winter wonderland with a snow maze 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. 

12/6 - Saturday

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201 Hoffman Lane - Paul & Marilynn Arseneau
304 Nicholson Avenue - Susan McManus
1804 Nicholson Avenue - Treasures of the Bay, LLC
406 Jeff Davis Avenue - Sandy Reese
511 Jeff Davis Avenue - Lili Stahler
​1815 Nicholson Avenue​​ - Chuck Underwood & Glenn Hood
​304 Louisa Street - The Gathering Place - Joanne & Bruce Northridge

Tour of Homes

Waveland
1pm - 4pm


The annual Holiday Tour of Homes to benefit Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County includes seven homes in the Waveland area festively decorated for the holidays.  All proceeds from the Tour benefit FRIENDS' Home for the Holidays program to get every Hancock Shelter dog and cat a home for the holidays.  Tickets are $12 in advance at Maggie May's on Main St. in BSL and at Doggie's Day Grooming in Diamondhead or $15 on the day of the tour at any of the homes.  For additional info call 504-451-2823

12/7 - Sunday

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20th Annual Holiday Tree Gala

Bay St. Louis Library
312 Highway 90
Bay St. Louis
1pm - 4pm

It may be a holiday happening, but it’s also a milestone birthday party as the Hancock County Library will light up the afternoon with its 20th anniversary Holiday Tree Gala.   Everyone’s invited to the celebration.  Refreshments, Santa, music and voting for the People's and Children's Choice winners.  Plus three trees decorated by local designers will be auctioned off! Click here for full story!

12/7 - Sunday

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Waveland Tree Lighting

Waveland City Hall
301 Coleman Ave.
Waveland
at dusk
(sunset should be around 5pm CST that day)

Join Santa, the Staff and friends as Waveland’s new mayor (who will it be???) lights the City Hall Tree. There will be caroling, photos with Santa and snacks provided.  This event is hosted by the city of Waveland and is free.

12/13 - Saturday

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200th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bay of St. Louis Celebration

Two days of events are associated with this celebration in Old Town Bay St. Louis, including an Inspection Ball, a 7k and 1K walk/run, schooner tours (tickets $15), a Veterans' parade, the actual reenactment using the schooners and fireworks!  Don't miss this once in a lifetime event!  Read complete details in this month's Shared History column.

12/13 Saturday

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Second Saturday Artwalk

Old Town shines with authentic holiday spirit this time of year.  Shops will be open all day and at 4 - 8pm, art openings, shop specials and refreshments will be served. 

December Hot Spots are the Mockingbird Cafe and Serious Bread Bakery.  Find complete details in this month's Second Saturday column!

Upcoming Events
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Carroll House Bed & Breakfast
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Disclaimer:  We really, really, really try to obtain accurate details to post here.  Please don't get grumpy if you find a goof - but do let us know!  It's always best to check with event sponsors before making plans.

12/31 - Wednesday

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New Year's Eve at 100 Men Hall

Little Freddie King
100 Men Hall
 
303 Union Street
Bay St. Louis
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.

THE place to be at midnight!  Dance in the New Year BSL style! 

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Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum

Bay Town Inn

Bay-tique Boutique

The Bay Bum

The Shops of Century Hall

Chiniche Engineering

Creole Creamery

The Cultured Oak

The French Potager

Hancock County Historical Society

HL Raymond Properties

Kenny Dental

Lagarde's Fine Wine & Spirits

The Loft
The Mane Salon

Magnolia Antiques

Ms. Mary's Old Town Snoballs

Mystic Ghost Tours

PJ's Coffee

Salty Soul Outfitters

Theatre in the Pass

VSPA at Hancock Women's Center

The Wedding Collection ​

John & Ning Wiebmer


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