If you’re looking for a festive movie to watch this holiday season, look no further than Christmas in Mississippi. Though not based on any real events, this holiday classic will make you feel the holiday spirit. The film is available on Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Amazon Instant Video.
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is a must-see holiday experience. Known as the “most magical show in Mississippi,” it includes carnival rides, visits with Santa, train rides, and millions of twinkling lights. The festival is open to the public the day after Thanksgiving and runs through New Year’s Eve.
The film is about a photographer, Holly Logan (Jana Kramer), who returns to her hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi for Christmas. Her hometown is reviving its once-legendary holiday light festival, and Holly volunteers to help. But Holly soon realizes that her high school sweetheart is also running the festival, and she’s forced to deal with her high school sweetheart.
The film stars Richard Karn and Barry Bostwick. It was produced by Daniel Lewis and Ken Badish for Active Entertainment. The script was written by Marc Holland and Emily Moss Wilson.