Our vast culinary offerings, music, literature and art, museums, and historical sites - many of which help shape the culture of the United States - are only a few reflections of the soul of Jacksonians.
The City With Soul celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War - Juneteenth - with a slate of citywide events.
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Mississippi Comic Con returns to the capital city June 22-23 with its biggest and best lineup of guests to date, including Alan Tudyk, Keith David , Skeet Ulrich, Tom Kinney, Jon Heder…
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In celebration of Pride month, here are community member Jason McCarty's picks for LGBTQ+-friendly and safe spaces in Jackson.
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Where to Drink andDine
From delectable soul food classics - some of them James Beard Award-winning - to innovative Southern fusion, don't sleep on the City With Soul's culinary scene.
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ESSENTIAL JACKSON
EXPLORE JXN NEIGHBORHOODS
Downtown
Downtown is where government buildings, museums, and historic architecture collide in the heart of the capital city, resulting in a growing residential and public art scene.
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Belhaven
The Belhaven Historic District offers nothing short of charm with its tree-lined streets, 1900s-era craftsmen homes, and unique businesses.
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Belhaven Heights
On one of the highest hills in Jackson, you'll find Belhaven Heights, an older and more official neighborhood than "Belhaven" itself.
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Midtown
Midtown is a diverse, up-and-coming neighborhood located just north of downtown Jackson, adjacent to Millsaps College and Baptist Hospital and two blocks from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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Fondren
The Fondren Historic District has been known as one of Jackson's cultural centers since the 1920s, with spaces to enjoy music, food, the arts, and everything in between.
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North Jxn
In North Jackson’s shopping district, you can find tried-and-true retail staples on the city's furthest northern reaches - and Civil Rights history at Tougaloo College.
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LeFleur East
Named after explorer Louis LeFleur, LeFleur East is located where the city of Jackson originated.
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West Jxn
Steeped in history and culture, West Jackson is experiencing renewed interest thanks to places like Jackson State University.
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South Jxn
South Jackson has several hidden culinary gems and historical sites in the capital city, including Buddy Butts Park, a nature and hiking park with well-maintained, well-marked trails for hikers and mountain bikers.
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UPCOMING ANNUAL EVENTS
Jun 8, 2024
Mississippi Pickle Fest
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum LeFleur East 1150 Lakeland Dr.
Jackson, MS39216
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Jun 22 to Jun 23, 2024
Mississippi ComicCon
Mississippi TradeMart Downtown 1200 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS39202
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Jun 22, 2024
8th Annual Juneteenth on Farish
Farish Street Historic District North Farish Street
Jackson, MS39202
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Jul 4, 2024
Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K
MS Sports Hall ofFame LeFleur East 1152 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS39216
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Jul 19, 2024
WORLD SNAKEDAY!
MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science LeFleur East 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS
Jackson, Mississippi 39110
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Sep 14
Mississippi Book Festival
Mississippi State Capitol Downtown 400 High Street
Jackson, MS39201
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Sep 28, 2024
40th Annual WellsFest
Jamie Fowler BoyllPark 3643 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS39216
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Dec 6, 2024
S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes
MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science LeFleur East 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS
Jackson, Mississippi 39110
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Dec 12 to Dec 13, 2024
Homestead for the Holidays
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum LeFleur East 1150 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS39216
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Dec 13 to Dec 14
Snow MuchFun
MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science LeFleur East 2148 Riverside Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
There are future dates for this event
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