Save the date for the Christmas Parade hosted by Hattiesburg Jaycees and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting hosted by the City of Hattiesburg-Government, all in partnership with Downtown Hattiesburg! This year’s theme, “Joy,” is a simple nod to the spirit that we long for and hope for this holiday season. Thursday, Nov. 29The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Hawkins Elementary and wrap up at Town Square Park, where the program for the tree lighting will begin at 7:15 p.m. Additional activities include photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Clause in Santa’s Village, smART Space art horses, as well as food and beverage vendors. To conclude the night, several downtown Hattiesburg businesses will be open