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\"Oxford<\/a>
Oxford Christmas Parade, Oxford’s Favorite Children’s Event 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Christmas Parade<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Holly Jolly Holidays \/ Ice Skating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. July 4th Parade<\/strong>
    HM: Double Decker Arts Festival, Princess Ball, Story Time @ Square Books, Wonder Walks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"St.<\/a>
    St. John the Evangelist, Oxford’s Favorite Church 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Church<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. St. John the Evangelist<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Oxford University United Methodist<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. St. Peter\u2019s Episcopal<\/strong>
      HM: First Presbyterian, Pine Lake, Unitarian Universalist, Church of Christ, The Orchard, First Baptist, Community Church<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \"Premier<\/a>
      Premier Lanes, Oxford’s Favorite Family Entertainment 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Family Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Premier Lanes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Malco Oxford Commons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Double Decker<\/strong>
        HM: Christmas Parade, Avent Park, Chadwick Farm, Just Flip It, Sunset Series in The Grove<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"Double<\/a>
        Double Decker Arts Festival, Oxford’s Favorite Event 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Local Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Double Decker Arts Festival<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. “The Armando” by Anubis Improv<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic<\/strong>
          HM: Christmas Parade, Sunset Concert Series, Iron Bartender, Bit of the Sip, Christmas Lighting of the Square, Hometown Hootenanny, Oxford Film Festival<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          \"Cathead<\/a>
          Cathead Vodka, Oxford’s Favorite Mississippi Brand 2026. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Mississippi Brand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Cathead Vodka<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Wonderbird Spirits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Blue Delta Jeans<\/strong>
            HM: Peavey, Genteal, Hoover sauce<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \"Velvet<\/a>
            Velvet Ditch Coffee, Oxford’s Favorite New Addition to Town 2026. Velvet Ditch Coffee is located at 1316 North Lamar Boulevard, Oxford, Mississippi 38655.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            New addition to town<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Velvet Ditch Coffee<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Miscellanea<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. The Velvet Ditch Sports Bar & Seafood<\/strong>
              HM: Roundabouts, Roundabout Oxford, Beyond Tan, Estelle\u2019s, Just Flip It!, Mia June, Wonderbird Tasting Room<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              \"Saint<\/a>
              Saint Leo, Oxford’s Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Brunch, Favorite Cocktails, Favorite Fries, and Favorite Fine Dining 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              Place for a First Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. City Grocery <\/strong>
                HM: McEwen’s, Boure, Snackbar, SoLa, Circle & Square, Moe\u2019s, Lenora\u2019s, Miscellanea<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                \"\"<\/a>
                Sculpture on the Yokna Sculpture Trail, sponsored by the Yoknapatwpha Arts Council. Photograph August 29, 2024 by Newt Rayburn – The Local Voice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                Public Art<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Yokna Sculpture Trail<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Moe’s mural<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Hoka mural<\/strong>
                  HM: Southside Gallery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                  \"Sisk<\/a>
                  Sisk Avenue, Oxfords Favorite Roundabout 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Roundabout<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Sisk Avenue<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. None of them<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. University Avenue<\/strong>
                    HM: The Square, Highway 30, Old Taylor Road, Three Way<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                    See more of The Townies 2026:<\/strong>
                    Food & Beverage<\/strong><\/a>
                    Business<\/strong><\/a>
                    Arts & Entertainment<\/strong><\/a>
                    Local People<\/strong><\/a>
                    More Local Stuff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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