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Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival © Mississippi Development Authority/Division of Tourism
Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival
Back in the 1970s Malcolm White, an Irish Jackson resident and publican, decided the city could do with a St Patrick's Day celebration. So was born a parade tradition that has grown in popularity, size and status to become one of the city's most eagerly awaited annual events, drawing visitors from near and far. The parade winds its way down Capitol Street, focussing on the 'Sweet Potato Queens' and encouraging plenty of dancing in the streets. Most pubs and restaurants in the vicinity add to the festivities with special promotions.Venue: Downtown Jackson
Date: 15 March 2008
Time: 12pm
Website: www.halandmals.com
Country Cajun Crawfish Festival
Sample Mississippi's favourite delicacy, a small version of the lobster, cooked and served up in a variety of hot and spicy ways at the annual festival honouring crawfish. Activities on offer include live musical entertainment, carnival rides and of course vendors supplying plenty of treats for seafood lovers.Venue: Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Date: 17-20 and 24-27 April 2008
Website: www.mscoastcoliseum.com/event_crawfishfest.htm
Annandale Golf Course © Mississippi Development Authority/Division of Tourism
Southern Farm Bureau Golf Classic
One of the most popular venues on the PGA Golf Tour, this event draws hundreds of spectators to watch some of the top players compete for the three million dollar purse.Venue: Annandale Golf Course
Date: 15-21 September 2008
Website: www.sfbclassic.com
National Rodeo © Mississippi Development Authority/Division of Tourism
Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock Show
A month of festivities, in this, one of the biggest festivals of its kind in the United States, sees agriculture enthusiasts and the general public partaking in a number of exciting events including the famous hard bucking rodeo, barrel races and ropers. Instead of marvelling at these daredevil antics from your sofa, head down to Jackson Mississippi, check out the cattle and horse expos and be overwhelmed by the electrifying atmosphere.Venue: Mississippi Coliseum and Fairgrounds, High Street
Date: January/February 2009, TBC
Website: www.mdac.state.ms.us
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