4th Annual Capital City Lights - December 6, 2024
Capital City Lights returns for its fourth annual seasonal event on Friday, December 6, starting at 4:00 PM. This holiday spectacular brings the collaborative efforts of multiple organizations to Downtown Jackson to usher in a season of joy in the City With Soul. The event, presented in part by Visit Jackson and Downtown Jackson Partners, will feature family-friendly activities, shopping, tours, and more centered on Capitol Street.
Organizations and businesses throughout Jackson are represented at the event, bringing a unique activity or flavor to the festivities.
Events
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLEIGHT
A - MISSISSIPPI STATE CAPITOL
Holiday Lights and/or Decorations Capitol Gift Shop
Self-Guided Tours (including Chambers and Offices)
B - TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS
Model trains and town of Possum Ridge on second floor, Shop at the Mississippi Museum Store, Holiday craft activity, choirs
5pm – Germantown High School Choir
6pm – Johnson Elementary Choir
7pm – Lanier High School Choir
C - THE OLD CAPITOL MUSEUM
Enjoy festive holiday lighting, traditional decorations, and faux snow on the grounds
D - GOVERNOR’S MANSION
Photo with Santa Claus, Trackless train rides, Hot cocoa and cookies, Holiday ornament sale, Self-guided tours of the historic mansion and East Garden
i - CITY WITH SOUL SOUNDS AND INFO STAGE
Featuring live programming and holiday music by DJ Java. Entertainment sponsored by MWB
E - 300 BLOCK OF EAST CAPITOL STREET
Outside of Governor’s Mansion Sweet Taste’n, Eddie Wright BBQ, Mayflower Cafe, Hal & Mal’s, Toot Teach and Roll, Skate JXN, JXN Roller Derby, Briarwood Arts Center, Kritter Kings, The Bean Path, and Operation Shoestring designated toy drop-off location
e - BRIARWOOD ARTS CENTER
Bring your children by to write Letters to Santa
e - THE BEAN PATH
3D-printed ornaments, drones, robotics, and more
e - JXN WELCOME CENTER POP-UP
Stop by the Visit Jackson booth for hot cider, cookies, and discount coupons for one-of-a-kind merch
e - MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART POP-UP SHOP
Outside of Governor’s Mansion Holiday art activity, items from the museum store available for purchase
e - LAMAR LIFE
Clock tower lit in holiday colors and festive window displays
F - 400 BLOCK OF EAST CAPITOL STREET
Dirty Napkins Super Club Pop-up, Caricatures by David Jackson, Typewriter Poet AsToldBy...SIR, Metro Ballet, Capital City Pride Bar, Magnolia Sunset Market, Cruisin’ on Capitol, The Artistry
f - MAGNOLIA SUNSET MARKET
Open 4–8pm
Featuring a selection of vendors showcasing artisan merchandise, foods and more!
f - EMERGENCY SERVICE VEHICLES
Variety of emergency vehicles on display
f- CRUISIN’ ON CAPITOL
Enjoy an incredible display of vintage and custom vehicles
f - CAPITAL CITY PRIDE BAR
Featuring beer, wine and speciality drinks for purchase
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & DINING OPTIONS
G - CITY HALL
City of Jackson Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
5pm – Program Begins
5:30pm – Official tree lighting
H - OFFBEAT
Special Sale & Special Hours: Select new records 30% off, all used records 20% off, Open until 9pm
I - THE WESTIN JACKSON
Interior Holiday Decorations, Festival of Trees, and Clicquot in the Snow Igloo Dining
I - ESTELLE WINE BAR & BISTRO
located at the Westin-Jackson Dining & Specialty Cocktails
J - HAL & MAL’S
Dining, Drinks and Live Music
K - MARTIN’S DOWNTOWN
Dining, Drinks and Live Music
L - NAMES & FACES
21+ Dining and Drinks
M - 4TH AVENUE LOUNGE
21+ Dining and Drinks
JOHNNY T’S BISTRO & BLUES
538 North Farish Street
21+ Dining, Drinks and Live Music
N - CAPITAL TOWERS
The iconic cross will be lit up
N - CAPITAL CLUB
Holiday happy hour, decorations, and tours of the new 20th-floor rooftop bar
P - OLD CAPITOL INN
Complimentary hot cider & hot chocolate. Hotel bar will be open
All events an activities are subject to change.
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