Southaven Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Christmas Parade, ‘Santa’s Workshop’ festival
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – The Southaven Chamber of Commerce will kick off the 2025 holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade and “Santa’s Workshop Family Festival” on Saturday, Dec. 6.
The annual Southaven Christmas Parade, themed “Candy Cane Lane,” is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The parade will feature festive floats, horse-drawn carriages, and performances from the Southaven High School, DeSoto Central High School, and Horn Lake High School marching bands.
The parade route will start at First Commercial Drive, travel north on Highway 51 to Main Street, and then head east on Main Street to Northwest Drive, concluding at Southaven City Hall.
Immediately following the parade, at approximately 11 a.m., the Santa’s Workshop Family Festival will begin at City Hall. The community event will include pictures with Santa, hot cocoa, food trucks, and local craft vendors. The festival, which runs until 1 p.m., will also feature fun activities for children.
Proceeds from the family festival will benefit the Hope Center.
The Southaven Chamber encourages supporting local businesses by attending. Registration for businesses and vendors to participate or sponsor both events is still open.
For more information, contact the Southaven Chamber of Commerce at 662-342-6114 or info@southavenchamber.com.
Event Highlights
- What: Southaven Christmas Parade (“Candy Cane Lane”) and Santa’s Workshop Family Festival.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
- Parade: 10 a.m.
- Festival: Approx. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (immediately following parade).
- Where: The parade route runs along Highway 51 and Main Street, ending at Southaven City Hall, where the festival will be held.
- Features: The parade includes local high school bands and floats. The festival features pictures with Santa, food trucks, craft vendors, and kids’ activities.
- Benefit: Proceeds from the Santa’s Workshop event will benefit the Hope Center.
