Illustration of a child whispering a wish to Santa in an armchair by the fireplace while an elf holds a list (Southaven Christmas Parade)
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Southaven Christmas Parade

Spectators gather to celebrate the holiday season alongside Santa and the local community during this family-friendly event. The procession travels east along Main Street toward Northwest Drive before concluding at City Hall.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

Location

Main Street, Southaven, MS 38671 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and community parade fans

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • If you're in an entry, arrive during the staging window, because there is no late entry once staging closes.
  • Adult leaders of entries whose children are dropped off at the staging site must check in at the set check-in time.
  • Follow Santa after the parade to the Santa's Workshop Family Craft Festival for crafts, food trucks, Christmas music and photos with Santa.
  • Find a spot along Main Street or Northwest Drive, or near City Hall where the parade ends, to see the whole procession.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa's Workshop Family Craft Festival follows the parade, with craft vendors, kids' activities, food trucks and photos with Santa.

Links & Contact

Run by Southaven Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which way does the parade travel?

The parade starts on Main Street, heads east on Main Street to Northwest Drive, and ends at City Hall.

How can my group be in the parade?

Register through the Southaven Chamber of Commerce. Entries must arrive during staging because there is no late entry.

Where do parade entries exit?

Entries leave the route by turning right on Brandywine at the south end of Northwest Drive.

What is there to do after the parade?

You can follow Santa to the Santa's Workshop Family Craft Festival, a separate event with craft vendors, kids' activities, food trucks, Christmas music and photos with Santa.

How long has the parade been running?

This is the 46th year of the Southaven Christmas Parade.

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