Name the Top 200 People in Vicksburg

Vicksburg, MS: August 7, 2024– As the Vicksburg 200 Committee prepares to celebrate the city’s 2025 Bicentennial, it aims to honor 200 individuals—groups or organizations—who made a lasting impression on the community over the last 200 years. Nominations are open for those who significantly contributed to the growth, development, and spirit of the town. Whether through leadership, innovation, community service, or other impactful actions, help the Committee recognize those who have shaped Vicksburg’s legacy.

These “200 Faces of Vicksburg” will be cited throughout the 2025 Bicentennial year, and their
names and contributions will be a vital part of the five pillar events (listed below). Nominees may
be living or deceased and do not have to have been born in Vicksburg; they just have to have
made a significant contribution to the City.

Nominations will be accepted through August 31, 2024. The Committee will accept both digital
and printed submissions. View full list of nomination criteria and download or submit the
application here.

2025 Bicentennial Pillar Events:

• January 29, 2025: 200-Year Anniversary of Vicksburg Incorporation
  Time capsule unearthing, parade, and bicentennial dinner
• April 26, 2025: Music and Culture Festival
  Dance, theater, demonstrations and more
• July 4-6, 2025: Independence Weekend
  The longest fireworks show in the state, with a bicentennial twist
• October 4, 2025: Fall Family Fair
  Games, food, music and more; fun for the whole family
• December 31, 2025: New Year’s Eve Celebration
  Closing celebration with a state-of-the-art drone light show