Make Your Mark in Downtown Vicksburg: One Brick at a Time

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Thursday, 18 June 2015 16:46

Hits: 4321

The Vicksburg Main Street Program has decided to hit the bricks and take action by conducting a fundraising effort that will not only help downtown but beautify it as well. Due to Vicksburg Main Street Taxing District funds being lower than anticipated over the past year, the Vicksburg Main Street Program is hosting a fundraiser called "Make Your Mark in Downtown: One Brick at a Time."

Read more: Make Your Mark in Downtown Vicksburg: One Brick at a Time

Parade Honoring Malcolm Butler

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Wednesday, 18 February 2015 16:01

Hits: 1278

VICKSBURG, MISS.) February 17, 2015: The City of Vicksburg will host a parade and ceremony for Vicksburg native and Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler on Saturday, February 21 beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Malcolm Butler, a cornerback for the New England Patriots, made the winning play at this year's Super Bowl on Sunday, February 1 when he intercepted the ball in the last 20 seconds of the game to seal the victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Butler is a 2009 graduate of Vicksburg High School. He earned a scholarship to Hinds Community College and later played at the University of West Alabama. On May 19, 2014, he signed with the New England Patriots after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft and made his first start on December 14, where he made two tackles.

Read more: Parade Honoring Malcolm Butler

Cycling Basics Seminar

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Tuesday, 10 February 2015 19:54

Hits: 1196

The Vicksburg Main Street Program, Crooked Letter Cycling, Revolution Mobile Bike Service and Bike Walk Mississippi are proud to announce that a Cycling Basics Seminar will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

Read more: Cycling Basics Seminar

Mardi Gras Parade 2015

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Monday, 26 January 2015 16:32

Hits: 2024

Downtown Vicksburg's 14th Annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Vicksburg. All area Clubs, Churches, Organizations, Schools  and Businesses are invited to take place in this community parade. The deadline to submit an application is no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015. The fee is $25 for non-profit and civic groups and $50 for businesses. After Wednesday, January 28th the fee is $50 for non-profit and civic groups and $100 for businesses.

Download the Parade Application

Read more: Mardi Gras Parade 2015

Riverfest 2015

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Wednesday, 18 February 2015 16:01

Hits: 2996

The RiverFest Music and Arts Festival is April 17th and 18th! The 28th Annual RiverFest features live music as well as free Saturday daytime activities.

The concerts are from 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight and admission is $10. Saturday's daytime activities start at 8:00 am at the RiverFest Arts & Crafts Show around City Hall.

Other activities include live music, street performers, children's activities, food booths, and fabulous sidewalk sales with participating downtown merchants.

Read more: Riverfest 2015

Kansas City Southern - Holiday Express

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Thursday, 04 December 2014 15:10

Hits: 1342

The Kansas City Holiday Express Train will be in Downtown Vicksburg on Friday, December 5, 2014, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The train will be open for tours and visits with Santa. This event is free and open to the public.

Led by KCS' Southern Belle business train, the Holiday Express train includes a smiling tank car "Rudy"; a flatcar carrying Santa's sleigh, reindeer and a miniature village; a ginger bread boxcar; the elves' workshop; the reindeer stable; and a little red caboose.

Read more: Kansas City Southern - Holiday Express

Christmas Parade of Lights

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Thursday, 04 December 2014 14:15

Hits: 2286

The Vicksburg Main Street Program announces its 2014 Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights. The parade will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2014 beginning at 5:00 p.m. This year's parade theme is "Christmas on the River". All area Clubs, Churches, Organizations, Schools, Dance/Drill Teams, and Businesses are encouraged to take place in this community parade.

The deadline to submit an application is Monday, November 24th. Parade rules, regulations, and applications can be downloaded from the Main Street web site:

Read more: Christmas Parade of Lights

5th Annual Bricks and Spokes Bike Ride

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Tuesday, 09 September 2014 13:06

Hits: 1851

The Vicksburg Main Street Program is proud to announce their 5th Annual Bricks and Spokes Bike Ride to be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014, in beautiful downtown Vicksburg. Participants will get to experience our beautiful bluffs and rolling landscapes while participating in the event.

Whether you are just starting out or an expert rider, Bricks and Spokes is a great ride for you! The 5th Annual Bricks and Spokes will feature a 10, 30, 50 and 62 mile ride. All rides will begin in beautiful Downtown Vicksburg and will travel south to the Old Mississippi River Bridge.

Read more: 5th Annual Bricks and Spokes Bike Ride

Free WiFi for Downtown Visitors

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Monday, 18 August 2014 12:17

Hits: 4357

The City of Vicksburg and Main Street have partnered to provide a free WiFi zone in the downtown district. Visitors to downtown enjoy free internet access along Washington Street from Veto Street north to Grove Street.

The system is a sophisticated mesh network that is made up of more than a dozen access points spaced at optimal distances along the Washington Street corridor. The system is self-healing network that automatically reroutes traffic in the event a unit goes down. 

There is no access password but users will need to agree to the terms and conditions on the network splash page.

2014 Miss Mississippi Parade

• Print
• Email

Details

Last Updated: Monday, 18 August 2014 12:18

Hits: 1398

VICKSBURG, MS - The Vicksburg Main Street is proud to announce that we will host the Miss Mississippi Parade on Monday, July 7th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in downtown Vicksburg. Come support your favorite contestant. The parade begins at Washington and Veto Street and will travel North on Washington Street to Mulberry Street.

If you have or know someone with a convertible that would like to drive a contestant in the parade call the Main Street Office at 601-634-4527 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Read more: 2014 Miss Mississippi Parade