Mardi Gras Parade and Festival-   Entertainment, crafts, food, and children's rides- Vendor booths available.  The Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled for 10:00 am on date to be announced.    The festival and parade will be held on the Saturday before Mardi Gras each year.  This is good family fun.  Come and enjoy fellowship with your friends.  A good time will be had by all.  For further details and phone numbers see the parade application under "event applications" on this web.

Azalea Festival Events

Azalea Trail   (March and April of each year)

Tour of Historic Churches, Dates to be announced**  2 PM.
Magnolia will honor its religious history by offering informative tours of its historic churches.  The tour will include visits to two of the older churches in Magnolia and stops at other churches in the area.  Cost for tours is $$ per person.  Reservations are needed as seating is limited. 

Magnolia Tour of Homes and luncheon.  Wednesday April 2, 2008 at 10:00 am.    The driving tour through Magnolia will include its two historic districts.  The Southtown Historic District has a variety of late nineteenth century homes, including three of Mississippi's premiere Queen Anne residences.  The Myrtle Street Historic District is said to represent a typical neighborhood at the turn of the 20th century.  Cost for tours  is $25.00 per person.  This cost includes lunch.  Reservations are needed as seating is limited.  For tour and lunch reservations call 601-783-5211. 

  "Magnolia's Evening in Lights",  Date to be announced.  A Celebration of the Lighted Azalea Festival.   A candlelit night with food and music located at Magnolia's North Railroad Park.  Tickets- Adults $10.00, Children $5.00.  If you would like, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music without charge.  In case of rain, "Evening in Lights" will be held in the historic Depot. 
For information, contact B. J. Chaplain at 601-783-6572.)

Magnolia Garden Club's Annual Flower Show - Location and date to be announced.

 Southwest Mississippi Art Guild will have its annual Art Show.  Date to be announced.