A Magical Mississippi Christmas
- Presented By: Mississippi Aquarium
- Dates: 11/29/2024, 11/30/2024, 12/1/2024, 12/2/2024, 12/3/2024, 12/4/2024, 12/5/2024, 12/6/2024, 12/7/2024, 12/8/2024, 12/9/2024, 12/10/2024, 12/12/2024, 12/13/2024, 12/14/2024, 12/15/2024, 12/16/2024, 12/17/2024, 12/18/2024, 12/19/2024, 12/20/2024, 12/21/2024, 12/22/2024, 12/23/2024, 12/26/2024, 12/27/2024, 12/28/2024, 12/29/2024, 12/30/2024, 12/31/2024
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Price: Adult tickets: $20 | Child tickets: $10
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About
A Magical Mississippi Christmas Presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola® Bottling Company, UNITED is a BRAND-NEW holiday event featuring a mesmerizing projection mapping show where the Aquatic Wonders building comes to life to tell the story of "A Penguin's Christmas Wish"! Go on a journey with four animated penguins as they embark on an adventure across Mississippi in this larger-than-life Christmas spectacular.
SEAsonal surprises await visitors each night with a special dolphin presentation, diving elves, Bayou the Otter appearances, and so much more! Photo opportunities with Santa are available periodically throughout the night until December 23rd... because he has work to do! Join us this Christmas for a unique and unforgettable family-fun experience that is SHORE to be your new holiday tradition! Projection mapping show is scheduled every half hour until event end, starting at 6:30pm.Be sure to visit Pelican Pointe Café and the Gulf Shop to check out their holiday offerings! Check out the Candy Cane Corner tent on Fridays and Saturdays for festive and FEASTable options including: BBQ Plates, Mississippi Gumbo, A Build Your Own Hot Cocoa Station and Holiday Cookie Decorating Kits!
A Magical Mississippi Christmas is a separate event offering with special pricing. Annual Pass Holders receive a huge discount at the gate.
Tickets can be purchased online below or at the gate. Proceeds from this event go toward the on-campus habitat for our endangered African Penguins.
Mississippi Aquarium is still open daily at the regular rate, with holiday hours of 12:00pm to 4:30pm. Campus will close at 4:30pm each day and then reopen for A Magical Mississippi Christmas.
A Magical Mississippi Christmas will NOT be open on December 11th, December 24th, and December 25th.
Holiday Evening Schedule
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Friday, November 29 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm – Grand Opening Night with an appearance by PB, the Polar Bear, and the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck.
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Saturday, November 30 - 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Sunday, December 1 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Monday, December 2 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Tuesday, December 3 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Wednesday, December 4 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Thursday, December 5 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Friday, December 6 - 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Saturday, December 7 - 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Sunday, December 8 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Monday, December 9 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Tuesday, December 10 - 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Wednesday, December 11 – CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
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Thursday, December 12 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Friday, December 13 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Saturday, December 14 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Sunday, December 15 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Monday, December 16 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Tuesday, December 17 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Wednesday, December 18 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Thursday, December 19 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
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Friday, December 20 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Saturday, December 21 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Sunday, December 22 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Monday, December 23 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Tuesday, December 24 – CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
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Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
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Thursday, December 26 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Friday, December 27 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Saturday, December 28 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Sunday, December 29 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Monday, December 30 – 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Tuesday, December 31 – 5:30pm – 8:00pm
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Important Notice
Daytime tickets cannot be used for this special nighttime event. The Aquarium will close to the public at 4:30pm, and gates reopen at 5:30pm for A Magical Mississippi Christmas presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola Bottling Company, UNITED\
***Event dates and details are provided by our Tourism Partners and are subject to change or cancellation by the event host/organizer. Please refer to the event host's website or Facebook event for the most up-to-date event detail information.
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