Many towns around Mississippi transform into magical wonderlands at Christmastime, and Gulfport happens to be one of them. The town goes all out for the holiday season, and its effort hasn’t gone unnoticed. In recent years, a Lifetime Christmas movie titled Christmas in Mississippi was actually filmed in Gulfport. To learn all about the film that showcased Harbor Lights in Gulfport, take a look below.

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Check out the trailer below for a closer look at Christmas in Mississippi.

For more information, be sure to visit the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival website. If you’d like to visit this charming Christmas town for yourself, book this cute shabby chic cottage — would make a great girlfriend getaway trip!

So, did you know this movie was filmed in Gulfport, Mississippi? Have you seen it? If so, what did you think about the film? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Christmas In Mississippi & Related Info

What's one of the best Christmas light shows in Mississippi?

In addition to Harbor Lights in Gulfport, there are several other Christmas light displays in Mississippi, including Southern Lights. Southern Lights is located in Southaven's Central Park. It's a drive-through display with 500,000 lights scattered over 116 acres. While there, you'll want to check out the Christmas Tree Farm. It's synchronized to music that'll for sure put you in the holiday spirit. Southern Lights typically runs from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, and it belongs at the top of everyone's Christmas bucket list.

What's a holiday event in Mississippi that everyone looks forward to each year, especially train enthusiasts?

There are several holiday events in Mississippi during Christmastime. One of the events that many people look forward to each year, especially train enthusiasts, is the Christmas Lights Festival at the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport. This Christmas lights festival usually begins after Thanksgiving and ends on New Year's Eve. Boasting more than two million lights, it's one of the largest Christmas light displays on the Gulf Coast. It even has train displays with festive scenes. This annual festival also includes Santa appearances, themed nights, Christmas carols, and much more. Don't forget to visit it this Christmas season.

What are five reasons why nothing beats Christmas in Mississippi?

There's no denying that Mississippi is a great place to spend Christmas, and listed below are five reasons why.

1. You can't beat the food! Mississippi is known for its delicious food, but it's extra delicious during the Christmas season.

2. Mississippi boasts many light shows that are truly magical.

3. There's always something festive going on in Mississippi during the holiday season, including festivals, parades, etc.

4. Mississippi is filled with lots of beautifully decorated homes during Christmastime.

5. Mississippi has mild winters, so there's usually no need to worry about blizzards.

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