{"id":153396,"date":"2025-11-13T08:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=153396"},"modified":"2025-11-12T16:38:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T22:38:55","slug":"holly-jolly-holidays-returns-to-oxford-mississippi-with-a-full-slate-of-seasonal-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/holly-jolly-holidays-returns-to-oxford-mississippi-with-a-full-slate-of-seasonal-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Holly Jolly Holidays Returns to Oxford, Mississippi, With a Full Slate of Seasonal Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The most wonderful time of the year has arrived in <strong>Oxford, Mississippi<\/strong>, as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/efc2aca7d31847be9dfd590f08b9c9a0\/2\/a70f93684eba347c690d7bd66bb927d3425606d77ad777688168ead43bb60dbe?cache_buster=1762452700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visit Oxford MS<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;announces the full programming for the sixth annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/efc2aca7d31847be9dfd590f08b9c9a0\/3\/41513fdc3d0df794b64473c46238b54e4426c9cd6066e14d241025386608d40d?cache_buster=1762452700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holly Jolly Holidays<\/strong><\/a>. Taking place <strong>November 22, 2025, through January 4, 2026<\/strong>, at <strong>mTrade Park<\/strong>, this year\u2019s festivities will dazzle guests with the return of the <strong>Riverland Roofing Walk of Lights<\/strong> and the beloved <strong>Oxford on Ice<\/strong> presented by <strong>Oxford Rx<\/strong>. Oxford on Ice is currently nominated for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/efc2aca7d31847be9dfd590f08b9c9a0\/4\/caa22a8002f7c9adc0da6250db0289598a9643531a8a1cc1a3eea24ceb45395e?cache_buster=1762452700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Today 10 Best Ice Skating Rink<\/a>! Santa Visits will take place&nbsp;<strong>every Saturday leading up to Christmas<\/strong>, spreading extra joy to children and families at mTrade Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOxford is truly magical during the holiday season,\u201d&nbsp;said <strong>Kinney Ferris<\/strong>, Executive Director of Visit Oxford. \u201cWhat makes Holly Jolly Holidays so special is the way it brings our community together. Whether it&#8217;s&nbsp;families ice skating for the first time, friends gathering downtown for holiday shopping, or visitors coming to experience the charm of The Square. It\u2019s a season of joy, connection, and tradition here in Oxford.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Walk of Lights<\/strong>&nbsp;will transform mTrade Park into a twinkling wonderland, complete with a walk-through tunnel of lights, cozy firepits for roasting s\u2019mores, hot chocolate, cookies, and plenty of holiday cheer. Throughout the city, visitors can also follow the&nbsp;<strong>Peppermint Trail<\/strong>, where local businesses showcase peppermint-themed treats, cocktails and gifts. Look for the signature peppermint sticker to discover each stop and view participating local businesses&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/efc2aca7d31847be9dfd590f08b9c9a0\/5\/9f065a59d6f5f358da991dd97f4f9b08ad50b46d55105dfafdea6ab8f6ffe1c5?cache_buster=1762452700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Concessions are available at Holly Jolly Holidays at NESparc\u2019s Jolly Bites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MM-OxfordMS-231202-Holidays-147-1-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Holly Jolly Holidays Hours<\/strong>: All ticket sales and entries must be made before 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oxford on Ice <\/strong>presented by Oxford Rx Hours:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday \u2013 Friday: 5 pm\u20139 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday: noon\u20139 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday: 5 pm\u20139 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walk of Lights<\/strong> presented by Riverland Roofing Hours:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday \u2013 Sunday: 5 pm\u20139 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extended hours<\/strong>&nbsp;will be offered the week of Thanksgiving and the week following Christmas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The celebration will be&nbsp;<strong>closed<\/strong>&nbsp;on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas&nbsp;Eve,&nbsp;and Christmas Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Holly Jolly Holidays Pricing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oxford on Ice: $15 per person (3 and under free!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk of Lights: $15 per person (6 and under free!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combo Tickets (valid for one day only): $25 per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday &amp; Thursday: half-price tickets per person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Oxford MS thanks all the sponsors for their support of Holly Jolly Holidays: Oxford Rx, Riverland Roofing, NESparc, Casa Mexicana, Connie\u2019s Chicken, El Charro, Marchbanks Cassidy Real Estate, Oxford Pediatric Dentistry, and The Blackburn Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0165-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Holly Jolly Holidays, Oxford invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy festive seasonal favorites throughout the city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop Oxford: Holiday Open House Cookie Stroll &amp; Shop: Nov. 22, 2025, from 10 am\u20132 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oxford Christmas Parade: Dec. 1 at 6:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/efc2aca7d31847be9dfd590f08b9c9a0\/6\/b9f9e1ebf20d42bad2ce3015871ef6cc722a178789adeddeb572469bbe5347e1?cache_buster=1762452700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Doors of Hope Holiday House Tour<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec. 6 from 10 am\u20133 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/efc2aca7d31847be9dfd590f08b9c9a0\/7\/8f34c1891e5b7d83e433dc45701b8be62ed627c2cbf37f82241a561d94a479f4?cache_buster=1762452700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gingerbread Holiday Village at the Ford Center<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec. 5\u201317<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/efc2aca7d31847be9dfd590f08b9c9a0\/8\/e81f5295a2c91341f7db3bd67384a459fe7870ce9e638b549b0670597111f32d?cache_buster=1762452700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holiday Ornament Auction featuring local artists<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec. 12 from 7\u20139 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gnome Villages:<\/strong>&nbsp;Discover tiny holiday surprises tucked into corners and doorways around The Square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg?resize=25%2C16\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14544\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most wonderful time of the year has arrived in Oxford, Mississippi, as&nbsp;Visit Oxford MS&nbsp;announces the full programming<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":238,"featured_media":153397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11658],"tags":[19918,33096,5,642,18730,4,33095,26882,6424,5103,29014],"class_list":["post-153396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holidays","tag-holly-jolly-holidays","tag-kiney-ferris","tag-mississippi","tag-ms","tag-mtrade-park","tag-oxford","tag-oxford-on-ice","tag-peppermint-trail","tag-visit-oxford","tag-visit-oxford-ms","tag-walk-of-lights"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VO-Walk-of-Lights_MG_0023-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/238"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153396"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":153515,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153396\/revisions\/153515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}