Photos: Holiday cheer lights up Children’s of Mississippi
Children’s of Mississippi is aglow with bright lights and cheerful smiles this holiday season. Thanks to Friends of Children’s Hospital, Santa’s Workshop rolled right into the hospital, where patients filled their stockings with toys and goodies. And with help from BankPlus, the celebrations continued with Light-a-Light, Children’s annual tree-lighting fundraiser, and Winter Wonderland, where snow-topped trees and life-size reindeer brought a little magic from the North Pole.
Dalton Sealy, 5, of Laurel picks out his blue Christmas tree at Winter Wonderland.
Priyah Hope Austin and mom, Siedah Austin, cheer on Presley Grace Austin, who played "Marie" in the performance of the Nutcracker at Children's of Mississippi Light-a-Light event.
Leilani Zhou, soldier doll in the Nutcracker, jumps during Ballet Mississippi's performance at Light-A-Light.
Carmyn English, 3, of Terry chooses a dinosaur to put into her stocking at Santa's Workshop.
Payton Culpepper, 8, lets Santa borrow his phone so his sister, Alanna Howard, can call in her Christmas wish list.
Presley Austin as Marie and Kit Patrick as Fritz of Ballet of Mississippi perform dances from The Nutcracker at Light-A-Light.
Tovie Bassett, 1, of Pearl, takes in the experience of Light-A-Light.
Africa Wilson, 1, of Leland, meets Santa Claus at Santa's Workshop.
Dr. Mary Taylor, CEO of Children's of Mississippi, welcomes the crowd to Light-A-Light.
Blakely Reel, Children's of Mississippi patient, enjoys the festive sights and sounds during Light-a-Light.
Vivian Ross, 4, of Pass Christian, chooses a dinosaur to add to her stocking at Santa's Workshop.
Joziah Harris, 4, of Meridian, shows off his Christmas tree as he explores Winter Wonderland festivities.
Michael Henderson III, 12, of Brandon talks with Santa about his Christmas List at Santa's Workshop.
Bristol Foster, 5, of Louisville, writes her Christmas wish list to Santa Claus at Santa's Workshop.
Konnor Griffin, professional baseball player, Pittsburgh Pirates, lights the Christmas Tree at Light-A-Light.
Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's Hospital, welcomes the crowd to Light-A-Light.
Deijah Johnson, 7, of Vicksburg, enjoys the experience of Light-A-Light.