Visit Vicksburg

02/05/2025

It's time to LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL in ! 📿👑

Vicksburg's Annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. in downtown Vicksburg.

02/05/2025

Join Us for a Bicentennial Vicksburg Voices Storytelling Workshop: Celebrating Heritage at Catfish Row Museum

Celebrate Black History Month with us at Catfish Row Museum on Saturday, February 8th at 2 PM as we honor Peter Crosby, the USCT, and Vicksburg’s African American heritage through interactive storytelling and cultural engagement.

What to Expect:
🔹 Engaging storytelling that brings history to life
🔹 Opportunities to share your own stories and experiences
🔹 A shared community experience that fosters intergenerational connection and cultural pride

✨ Featuring Special Guests:
Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, Jerry Mitchell – Investigative journalist
Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton – Filmmaker, storyteller, & educator
Dr. Beth Kruse – Valued Historian

Be part of this powerful community gathering as we reflect, connect, and celebrate Vicksburg’s rich history. Mark your calendar and spread the word!

02/04/2025

is honored to be one of StyleBlueprint’s 6 Charming Downtowns. Come stroll, sip, savor, and shop on Vicksburg’s beloved Main Street.

Read more here: https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/mississippis-historic-main-streets-6-charming-downtowns/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaag03ydXLZ2n9E-0HGSgGVBC-q8om4gsINrLEcLDgDcSxr8_OGh8NNiGnU_aem_T9WXpDZfuqvWNvJNhWag6w

Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program

02/03/2025

Vicksburg: A Hidden Jewel

Celebrate ’s bicentennial and explore its Civil War history, vibrant art scene, and Mississippi River views.

A quintessential Southern city, Vicksburg’s charm lies in its mix of deep Civil War history and lively culinary, arts, and music scenes.

02/02/2025

Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, meaning six more weeks of winter. 🥶

Plan a trip to and escape the winter blues.

Request a Vicksburg visitors guide: https://www.visitvicksburg.com/visitor-guide/

02/02/2025

01/31/2025

Celebrate Vicksburg's 200th year with an elegant Bicentennial Ball on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. at The B.B. Club featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, dancing, and more. Live music will by provided by The Patrick Smith Band.

Come join us for a night of celebration at The Watermark Vicksburg for the Bicentennial Ball After Party on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. The Vicksburg Bicentennial Ball After Party is the perfect way to keep the festivities going after the main event. There will be music by DJ Noel Tello, a cash bar, and merriment. You do not have to have attended the Bicentennial Ball to attend the After Party; this event is open to everyone.

Our 200th celebration will continue all year! For more information please visit: https://www.vicksburg200.com/events

01/31/2025

Welcome to Vicksburg! We are so excited to welcome all the Beautiful Table Settings Bash attendees to !

01/30/2025

01/30/2025

Join us for the 2025 Bicentennial Symposium: "Vicksburg’s Past, Present, and Future" as we celebrate the rich history and promising future of our beloved city!

🗝️ Bicentennial Symposium
⌚️January 30 at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Ardis T. Williams City Auditorium

Moderated by Linda Fondren, Director of Shape Up Mississippi, this engaging event features an incredible lineup of speakers:
🗝️ Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., City of Vicksburg
🗝️ Former Mayor Robert Walker
🗝️ Retired Brigadier General Robert Crear
🗝️ Terry Winschel, Retired Historian, Vicksburg National Military Park
🗝️ Laura Beth Strickland, Executive Director of
🗝️ Austin Golding, CEO, Golding Barge Line

Bring your friends and family to dive into meaningful discussions about the triumphs, challenges, and aspirations of Vicksburg.

01/29/2025

VICKSBURG IS CELEBRATING OUR BICENTENNIAL!

Today, marks 200 years from the incorporation of the City of Vicksburg. Come celebrate this historic day with us!

🗝️ Bicentennial Proclamation and Dedication
⌚️January 29 at 2 p.m.
📍 Ardis T. Williams City Auditorium

🗝️ Bicentennial Indoor Parade
⌚️January 29 at 5 p.m.
📍 Vicksburg Convention Center

Our 200th celebration will continue all year! For more information please visit: https://www.vicksburg200.com/events

01/28/2025

Our AMAZING Executive Director, Laura Beth Strickland, has been named WOMAN OF THE YEAR in Vicksburg’s Best of the Best!

We appreciate everything you do for and our community!

Laura Beth Strickland is The Vicksburg Post’s Woman of the Year. As the executive director of Visit Vicksburg, Strickland has been instrumental in putting Vicksburg on the map as a premier tourist destination. “I love my hometown, and I want it to be the best place it can be,” Strickland said....

01/28/2025

It’s !

History aficionados, music lovers and culture enthusiasts can all find something to suit their personal taste in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

We hope this reminds you to plan a trip to to explore our rich history and soulful culture.

Plan your Southern getaway now.
https://www.visitvicksburg.com/suggested-trips/

01/28/2025

Join us for the 2025 Bicentennial Symposium: "Vicksburg’s Past, Present, and Future" as we celebrate the rich history and promising future of our beloved city!

When: Thursday, January 30
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Vicksburg City Auditorium
Cost: Free and open to the public

Moderated by Linda Fondren, Director of Shape Up Mississippi, this engaging event features an incredible lineup of speakers:
🌟 Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
🌟 Former Mayor Robert Walker
🌟 Retired Brigadier General Robert Crear
🌟 Terry Winschel, Retired Historian, Vicksburg National Military Park
🌟 Laura Beth Strickland, Executive Director of Visit Vicksburg
🌟 Austin Golding, CEO, Golding Barge Line

Bring your friends and family to dive into meaningful discussions about the triumphs, challenges, and aspirations of Vicksburg.

01/27/2025

Vicksburg is celebrating our Bicentennial in 2025 and we welcome you to join in the celebration! January 29, 2025, marks 200 years from the incorporation of the City of Vicksburg. We will celebrate this historic day with a series of events on the actual Bicentennial date and the days following.

🗝️ Bicentennial Proclamation and Dedication
⌚️January 29 at 2 p.m.
📍 Ardis T. Williams City Auditorium

🗝️ Bicentennial Parade
⌚️January 29 at 5 p.m.
📍 Vicksburg Convention Center

🗝️ Bicentennial Symposium, "Vicksburg's Past, Present, and Future"
⌚️January 30 at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Ardis T. Williams City Auditorium

🗝️ Bicentennial Ball
⌚️ February 1 at 7 p.m.
📍 The B.B. Club

🗝️ Bicentennial Ball After Party
⌚️ February 1 at 10:30 p.m.
📍The Watermark Vicksburg

For more information please visit: https://www.vicksburg200.com/events



Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program
Vicksburg 200