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Vicksburg 200 Committee Prepares for Bicentennial Events

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Vicksburg 200 Committee is gearing up for the City’s first set of Bicentennial celebrations, now just a couple of weeks away! While the actual anniversary of Vicksburg’s incorporation is Wednesday, January 29, we will continue with events into the weekend. And this isn’t all! The Committee is planning other major events throughout 2025; the full calendar can be found at Vicksburg200.com/events.
Here are the details and ticketing/application links for what is upcoming:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29: Vicksburg’s Bicentennial
- 2 p.m. – Mayor’s Proclamation & Dedication at Washington Park (free)
RSVP on Facebook here. - 5 p.m. – Bicentennial Parade (free with optional VIP ticket)
First-ever local parade to travel through the Vicksburg Convention Center!
Access the Parade Float Application here.
Purchase VIP tickets to watch the parade indoors on Eventbrite here.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30:
- 5:30-7 p.m. – Bicentennial Symposium at City Auditorium (free)
RSVP on Facebook here.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1:
- 7 p.m. – Vicksburg Bicentennial Ball at the B.B. Club (ticketed)
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite here. - 10:30 p.m. – Bicentennial Ball After Party at the Watermark (ticketed)
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite here.
Learn more at Vicksburg200.com!
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