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FALL INTO THE HOLIDAYS IN CORINTH

TEXT BY EMILY STEEN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF VISIT CORINTH

AS THE WEATHER turns

cooler and the air smells of tailgates and campfires, some things just get better. Cookouts, hot coffee, evenings outdoors… and Corinth, Mississippi. The city, normally celebrated for its historically strategic location at the crossroads, turns into a day or weekend destination in the cooler months, and it’s not just for the history!

From luminaries to twinkling skylines, the holidays are a magical time in Corinth, and the community takes its responsibility as a holiday destination seriously. A storybook-worthy Fall Festival on Oct. 29 will entertain the whole family with a Witch’s Ride, bouncers, a movie, food trucks and lots of candy. Taking place on the grounds of the newly renovated Trailhead Yard, the event will surely mark the beginning of a new fall tradition.

The next weekend, on Nov. 5, a locally legendary event returns to help commemorate the 160th anniversary of the battle of Corinth. The Grand Illumination will showcase Corinth’s historic grounds with 12,000 luminaries honoring those who fell in the battle, and downtown merchants will host open houses, special sales and extended hours to welcome the oncoming shopping season. The Corinth Coliseum will host live entertainment, and 15,000 globe lights will dot the rooftops in this community-wide holiday kickoff.

AS THE SHOPPING

season continues, the CARE garden on the grounds of the historic Corinth Depot will host the celebrated Red Green Market on Nov. 19. This oncea-year holiday market offers locally created arts, crafts and unique gifts; it’s the perfect place to finish checking off all the names on your list. From baked goods to handmade jewelry to locally crafted candles, you’ll find something perfect for everyone.

December will find the thespians of Corinth Theatre-Arts performing the classic A Christmas Story (Dec. 1-4 and 9-11), and the 2022 installment of the annual Corinth Christmas Parade on Sat., Dec. 3. The parade will culminate in the lighting of the 28-foot-tall Christmas tree on the steps of the Corinth Courthouse, with a visit from Santa to close out the evening. The next day, Sun., Dec. 4, the Corinth Symphony Orchestra will present A Classic Christmas Spectacular at the historic downtown Coliseum. The Corinth Ballet will bring its holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, to the Coliseum stage Dec. 8-11 to ensure every last ounce of holiday cheer is shared with citizens and visitors alike.

As the leaves fall, the temperatures cool and the calendar fills with “mustdo” day trips, Corinth is waiting with so much more than meets the eye. Spend some time in the community and see for yourself—it truly is easy to #enjoycorinth!