Celebrate Fourth of July in Vicksburg

Friday, 14 Jun, 2024 0

Historic Vicksburg, Mississippi goes all out for the Fourth of July, culminating with the longest fireworks display in the entire state.

The iconic Southern city is the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day, with its classic quaint downtown, veteran memorials and quirky Americana history.

Vicksburg boasts a stacked lineup of traditional and non-traditional events, from live music throughout the weekend to meeting the Texas Camel Corps Program.

On the Fourth of July, the Mississippi River will be lit up at night by the Vicksburg Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, the place to embrace true American spirit this holiday.

Spectators can soak in the view poolside at the Fourth of July Pool Party at Mulberry Vicksburg, with the French-inspired boutique hotel providing everything needed for America’s birthday party. The historic Duff Green Mansion 4th of July Celebration is another great place to immerse in the past while enjoying the fireworks. Free watermelon slices will be available at the Old Depot Museum during the.

The popular Texas Camel Corps Program will be at the Vicksburg National Military Park July 5-7. The visiting animals are part of an annual tradition honoring Old Douglas, a camel that served with the 43rd Mississippi Volunteer Infantry during the Siege of Vicksburg. Additionally, the park will host History Comes Alive at Vicksburg on that Saturday and Sunday.

Generals Grant and Pemberton will host a reenactment of the last 24 hours of the Civil War siege.

Travelers can also visit the Civil War-era memorabilia honoring the 161st anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg and explore the charming old-school Southern downtown.

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