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February 2026
Feb. 5: Galentine’s Day Cupid Crawl in Columbus: 5pm-7pm
Community Event
Feb. 6: Daddy Daughter Dance in Amory: The Daddy Daughter Dance is one of those events that reminds us why community matters.
Starts at 5:30 PM
Location: The National Guard Armory
Tickets:
$65 – Daddy & Daughter
$25 – Each additional Daddy or Daughter
Processing fees apply online.
Community Event
Feb. 7: Aberdeen Mardi Gras: The good times roll again in downtown Aberdeen with a free Mardi Gras celebration for all ages.
Food trucks, family-friendly activities, live music, and vendors set the stage for an exciting parade
featuring walkers, dancers, floats, and Aberdeen’s purple, green, and gold buses, showering the crowd with beads.
Fun starts at 3:00 PM, and the parade begins at 6:00 PM.
Community Event
Feb. 7: Brandon Poker Run and WineDown Downtown: Downtown Retailers
Community Event
Feb. 7: Chocolate Walk in Clinton: Chocolate Walk in Olde Towne Clinton!
Community Event
Feb. 7: Meridian Mardi Gras: Bud Light, Mitchell Distributing, and the ACES are proud to announce the 2026 Meridian Mardi Gras celebration, featuring festive parades, delicious food vendors, amazing bands, and MORE!
Location: City Hall Lawn | DOWNTOWN MERIDIAN
Dog Parade – 11AM
Krewe of Midas Parade – 12PM
Live Music – 1-3PM
DJ – 3-4PM
Community Event
Feb. 7: Hernando Chocolate Tour: Stroll through participating shops, enjoy a chocolate treat at each stop, and get in the Valentine’s Day spirit while you shop local. Mark your calendars—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Community Event
Feb. 7: BankFirst Chili Cookoff in Laurel: Join us this year for the 14th Annual BankFirst Chili Cook Off on February 7, from 11AM - 2PM! Is that love in the air, or just really good chili?!?!
Community Event
Feb. 10: ARPA Reports Due: ARPA Reports Due
Feb. 11: Downtown Farmers Market in Gulfport: Downtown Farmers Market – Last Month at the Depot
February is the final month to enjoy the Downtown Farmers Market at the Historic Train Depot before it returns to Barksdale Pavilion.
Market Dates:
• Wednesday, February 11 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Wednesday, February 18 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Wednesday, February 25 | 9 AM–1 PM
Don’t miss your chance to shop fresh, local, and downtown!
Community Event
Feb. 12: Galentine’s Day in Downtown Ripley: Local boutiques will be offering their own sales and specials!
4:00–7:00 PM
Downtown Ripley & around town
Community Event
Feb. 12: Galentine’s Night Out in Baldwyn: Galentine's Night Out in Baldwyn!
Community Event
Feb. 13: Valentine’s King Cake Crawl in Gulfport: Sip, Shop, & Slice!
4 PM - 7:30 PM
Community Event
Feb. 13: Galentine’s Day in Laurel: Join all your favorite downtown businesses for a FREE Galentine's Day after-hours shopping event on Friday, February 13th, from 5 PM-8 PM, featuring unique promotions, special activities, and delightful refreshments.
Community Event
Feb. 14: Mardi Gras Parade in Vicksburg: One of downtown’s most vibrant traditions is back! The Mardi Gras Parade rolls through Downtown Vicksburg on Saturday, February 14, 2026, stepping off at 4:00 PM. Expect big energy, bold colors, and all the festive fun that makes this parade a favorite year after year.
Community Event
Feb. 18: Downtown Farmers Market in Gulfport: Downtown Farmers Market – Last Month at the Depot
February is the final month to enjoy the Downtown Farmers Market at the Historic Train Depot before it returns to Barksdale Pavilion.
Market Dates:
• Wednesday, February 11 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Wednesday, February 18 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Wednesday, February 25 | 9 AM–1 PM
Don’t miss your chance to shop fresh, local, and downtown!
Community Event
Feb. 21: Gumbo Fest in Gulfport: Gulfport Main Street Association and the City of Gulfport ARE BACK for the FOURTH annual Gumbo Fest, but this year we are bringing it to DOWNTOWN GULFPORT!
Community Event
Feb. 25: Downtown Farmers Market in Gulfport: Downtown Farmers Market – Last Month at the Depot
February is the final month to enjoy the Downtown Farmers Market at the Historic Train Depot before it returns to Barksdale Pavilion.
Market Dates:
• Wednesday, February 11 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Wednesday, February 18 | 9 AM–1 PM
• Wednesday, February 25 | 9 AM–1 PM
Don’t miss your chance to shop fresh, local, and downtown!
Community Event
Feb. 27: unWine Downtown in Starkville: Three times a year — Spring, Summer & Fall — Starkville Main Street members open their doors for a night of wine tasting and after-hours shopping with unWINE Downtown.
Plus, they offer at least 20% off all merchandise to unWINE Downtown ticket holders. Don’t miss the next installment of unWINE Downtown! Our 2026 Spring edition of unWINE Downtown will occur from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.! Check-in will be held at a location TBD. Check-in is held from 5:30-6:30.
Tickets: $25 each in advance; $30 at the door**
Community Event
Feb. 27: Magee Designation Ceremony: On Friday, Feb. 27 at 11:00 a.m., the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) will designate the city of Magee, Miss. as an official Mississippi Main Street Community.
The ceremony will take place at The Community House at 1st Avenue NW in Magee.
Reception immediately following the designation.
MS Main Street Event
