Happy Wednesday Y'all! Easter is right around the corner and I wanted to share with y'all about a fun Easter event with so many activities brought to you by the City of Madison and Broadmoor Baptist Church. It's promised to be an event filled with joy for all ages! On March 23rd, from 9-11AM at Liberty Park you can expect an Easter egg hunt, bouncy houses, creative crafts, temporary tattoos, cookie decoration, and so much more! 

This is perfect family-friendly event for all those to join and bring our community together this weekend to celebrate Easter! Inspiring to be apart of a community that host events to bring all families and individuals together here in Madison! Grab your Easter basket and bunny ears this Saturday for all the fun! 

Liberty Park is located at 100 Liberty Park Drive with around 70 acres of athletic field and plenty of parking spaces in the heart of Madison! For even more information check out the event invite post on facebook from either Madison the City or Broadmoor Baptist Church page. As always get inspire y'all and have a blessed rest of your week! 

Happy Thursday Y'all! With the weather getting warmer, doesn't it make you want to sip on something nice and refreshing? Well this annual event happening in Vicksburg is the perfect thing for you! The 2024 Classic 'Sip Fest is here to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the bottling of Coca-Cola in Vicksburg. Coca-Cola was first bottled in downtown Vicksburg on March 12, 1894 following the construction of the ​Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum done in 1890. 

The week long celebration begins March 11th through March 17th. Staying on theme, volunteers are keeping the celebrations real by enjoy all things classic just like our beloved Coca-Cola. Check out the festivities happening all week long and what to expect each day! Giveaways will be happening all week long such as gifts, bottled coke, and more. 

MARCH 11TH

• 4:00 pm Proclamation for 130th Anniversary of the Bottling of Coca-Cola by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr.
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum Business After Hours and Anniversary Celebration Kickoff Party 

MARCH 12TH & MARCH 13TH

• Free bottled Coca-Cola with museum admission

MARCH 14TH

•  5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Classic Shops & Soda Pops in Downtown Vicksburg
•  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Rum & Coke Tasting at The Inn at Cedar Grove (ride the Vicksburg Trolley from downtown to Cedar Grove!

MARCH 15TH

• 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Historic Downtown merchant prizes
• 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Classic ‘Sip Fest Stroll on the Old Mississippi River Bridge. *Bridge will close for train traffic 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.*
•  6:00 pm Sock Hop at Southern Cultural Heritage Center
• 7:30 pm Gold in the Hills the Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Blvd.

MARCH 16TH

• 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Classic Wheels Show at Washington Street Park
• 4:30 pm Coca-Cola Party at Duff Green Mansion
• 6:00 pm Movies on the Lawn “The Love Bug” at Levee Street Warehouse
• 7:30 pm Gold in the Hills at the Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Blvd.

MARCH 17TH

• 11:00 am Downtown Brunch at The Watermark
• 2:00 pm Gold in the HIlls at Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Blvd.

Enjoy a nice bottle of Coca-Cola to celebrate the warm weather and 130th anniversary! Such a fun family-friendly event to take part in over spring break. It's so inspiring to see and learn all the amazing things that have happened here in Mississippi! 

Happy Tuesday Y'all! Today i wanted to share with everyone a way to give back and inspire those to help replenish the state’s blood supply! Mississippi Blood Services are in critical need for donors to help out pediatric patients. More than ever our fellow community needs our help. 

Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is a not-for-profit blood service founded in 1979. In November 1979, Mississippi Blood Services was created through the consolidation of Family Blood Assurance Program and Mississippi Regional Blood Center. Mississippi Blood Services manage our state's blood supply and service hospitals across the state. 

Through March 5th-7th at the Cleveland and Oxford Centers you can win prizes such as t-shirts, VISA gift cards, and tumbles when you donate your blood! Be an inspiring superhero to those in need and donate today! Call 601-368-2673 or you can visit their website at msblood.com to schedule an appointment but walk-ins are welcomed! 

MISSISSIPPI BLOOD SERVICES - MAIN CENTER
115 Tree Street (off of Treetops Blvd)
Flowood, MS 39232

Mon., Tues. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wed. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sun. Appointment Only

MISSISSIPPI BLOOD SERVICES - OXFORD 
2627 West Oxford Loop #C
Oxford, MS 38655

Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Closed from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm each day)

MISSISSIPPI BLOOD SERVICES - CLEVELAND 
609 North Davis Avenue, Suite 101B
Cleveland, MS 38732
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Closed the Monday following the last Saturday of each month)
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Happy Wednesday Y'all! It's almost March so you know what that means....Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade and Festival is coming to town! According to Malcolm White, it's more than a celebration, but a 40-year tradition that brings the community together and honors our rich heritage in Jackson. Many families over the years have made this a yearly tradition by going out early and setting up tents to claim their spot before the parade! 

On Saturday March 23rd, the 41st annual Hals' St. Paddy's Day Parade will start at 1pm on the corner of State Street and Court Street in Jackson, MS. Put on all your green and be ready for newsworthy festivities such as Grand Marshall, along with hundreds of participants making up krewes, floats, street dancing troupes, and more. The parade and festival also brings in annual funds while honoring the work of Children's of Mississippi Hospital, the state’s only children’s hospital providing state-of-the-art care to any child in need. 

It all started in the 1980s when Malcolm White and a group of friends wanted to expand on a good time and give Jackson an annual event where you dressed like characters from the plays of Tennessee Williams. Malcolm and his brother, Hal White, turned it into a Mardis Gras and Rites of Spring celebration with a Mississippi twist to make it special to Mississippi. It was named in honor of Hal and over the years has brought in thousands of people to downtown Jackson each year.

This years event schedule:

Saturday, March 16 
6:30 a.m. - Run the Rainbow for Children's Full & Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k

Friday, March 22 
3:00 p.m. - Hal's Marching MALfunction & Second Line Stomp
begins at Cathead Distillery, stomp to Hal & Mal's at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 23 
7:00 a.m. - Float Lineup Begins
Begins at the corner of State Street and Court Street

9:00 a.m. - Hal's St. Paddy's Children Festival
at West Street in front of Thalia Mara Hall

10:00 a.m. - The MARL Pet Parade
at West Street in front of Thalia Mara Hall

11:00 a.m. - Hal's St. Paddy's Children Parade
at West Street in front of Thalia Mara Hall

1:00 p.m. - Hal's St. Paddy's Parade
Begins at the corner of State Street and Court Street

1:00 p.m. - Gates Open for The Official Afterparty
at Hal & Mal's

3:00 p.m. - Music Begins for The Official Afterparty
at Hal & Mal’s

This annual event home to Jackson is the perfect family-friendly celebration! Inspires us to keep the traditions going and to put a little Mississippi twist on everything. Grab all things green from head-to-toe and be ready for a full day of music, beads, dancing and more at the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival! 

Happy Tuesday Y'all! Looking for a new restaurant to try out with family or friends? For today's blog I wanted to share about this perfect new restaurant in the Renaissance that matches what your looking for! Mojito's Cantina Grill is a modern mexican restaurant and bar that just had their grand opening this past thursday on February 15th.  

Mojito's Cantina Grill has everything from tacos, dessert, and specialty cocktails! As well as a selection of the world's finest tequilas. Listed below are Mojito's hours:
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Monday 11am-9:30pm 
Tuesday 11am-9:30pm
Wednesday 11am-9:30pm 
Thursday 11am-9:30pm 
Friday 11am-10:30pm 
Saturday 11am-10:30pm
Sunday 11am-9pm

Stop by Mojito's were you will find all the makings for a memorable mexican meal and unique architectural elements that makes your dining experience one of a kind! Want to insure you don't miss out on this experience and great food? No worries! Check them out online to make a reservation either today or weeks in advance. For more information head over to their facebook or instagram page where you can find a full menu and more! Happy Tuesday everyone and don't forget to stay inspired!