A grand new Southern tradition.

Let Wonder Shine.
Coming November 21st, 2025

Tickets On Sale September 22, 2025

The Southern Lights is the South’s newest winter tradition—an immersive holiday experience with dazzling light displays, outdoor ice skating, cozy fire pits, and all the charm of a Southern night.

A New Tradition.

The Southern Lights is where winter wonder meets Southern soul. More than just a light show—it’s a grand, immersive holiday experience unlike anything the South has ever seen.

Born from the idea that magic shouldn’t be reserved for the snow‑covered North, The Southern Lights transforms our mild winters into something extraordinary. Picture glowing trails of brilliant color, towering tunnels of light, open‑air ice skating beneath the stars, and the sweet scent of roasted marshmallows rising from crackling fire pits.

This isn’t just a festival. It’s the beginning of a bold new tradition—a spectacular Southern celebration designed for joy, awe, and togetherness.

What Makes It Shine

Light, Reimagined

Towering installations, immersive tunnels, and choreographed light moments designed to wow—making your Christmas merry and bright.

Winter Magic

Ice skating, cozy fire pits, glowing s’mores stations, and holiday treats—all with that unmistakable Southern warmth.

Built to Be Grand

Created from the start as a large‑scale, show‑stopping experience—something entirely new for the region.

Hospitality at Heart

Friendly faces, festive touches, and a welcoming spirit woven into every detail.

The Southern Lights is Brought to you by our Community Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the festival dates?

Once the autumn leaves have fallen and the air turns crisp, the Southern Lights will flicker on in November 2025 and keep glowing through early January 2026. For nearly two months, Trustmark Park will shine like a storybook village come to life.

What do tickets cost?

Magical nights can begin for just $15. Adventurers can add on ice skating, s’mores by the fire, and other sparkling surprises. For those wanting to gather their whole crew — families, friends, or entire groups — special options unlock things like glowing fire pits, jingling train rides, the Farm Bureau Grill, and festive Party Decks.

What is The Southern Lights?

It’s a holiday wonderland that takes over Trustmark Park and transforms it into something out of a fairytale. Picture millions of twinkling lights strung high like stars, the scent of cocoa and roasted marshmallows in the air, children skating across the ice, trains whistling through tunnels of color, a carnival buzzing with laughter — and everywhere you turn, a new piece of magic waiting to be discovered.

Why is it called the Southern Lights?

Because the South deserves its own legend of light. The Northern Lights dance in faraway skies, but here in Mississippi, we’ve crafted our own shining story — a place where warmth meets wonder, where families return year after year, and where the holiday spirit glows brighter than ever. The Southern Lights is our way of saying: magic lives here, too.

My company wants to be a sponsor. How do we do that?

Step into the story with us! Email info@thesouthernlightsms.com to learn more. We’re partnering with dreamers, doers, and community builders who want to help light up Mississippi’s holiday season.

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