November 2, 2010 - Mistletoe Marketplace Creates Impressive Economic Impact on Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi  —Thanks to an ever-popular holiday shopping event, visitors from across the Southeast start their Christmas shopping in Jackson, Mississippi, before Thanksgiving arrives.

The first weekend of November each year, Mistletoe Marketplace ushers in holiday shopping and in 2009, attracted approximately 35,000 visitors to the Capital City. This popular shopping extravaganza, organized by the Junior League of Jackson, generates an estimated economic impact of over $3.4 million dollars, according to the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Mistletoe Marketplace is a shopper’s delight with a three-day holiday shopping at its best and hosts more than 1 regional vendors from across the nation. Special events, planned by the Junior League of Jackson, take place November 3 – 6 in conjunction with Christmas shopping galore.

This popular holiday event also kicks off Jingle Bell Jackson , the special time of year when City with Soul comes alive with holiday cheer. The spirit of Christmas can be found in the form of soul-warming seasonal musical performances to special holiday tours and events at some of your favorite museums and places to shop. To find out more about Jingle Bell Jackson , hit us up at www.visitjackson.com or call 601-960-1891 to plan your holiday fun.

For more information on the Mistletoe Marketplace or to purchase event tickets, visit the Junior League of Jackson online at www.jljackson.org.