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Mississippi is located in the southern part of the country. It is bordered by Alabama on its east, Tennessee on its north, Louisiana on its south, Arkansas and Louisiana on its west. The state is nicknamed as “The Magnolia State” due to the number of magnolia flowers a growing on its land. The major industries that have a big impact on Mississippi’s economy are agriculture, textile, electronics, manufacturing and transportation. But the state’s major industry is still farming, particularly in cotton production, corn, rice and soybeans.
Mississippi Observes the following Holidays
- New Year’s Day – January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr.s Birthday/Robert E. Lee’s Birthday – Third Monday January
- Washington’s Birthday – Third Monday February
- Confederate Memorial Day – Last Monday April
- National Memorial Day/Jefferson Davis’ Birthday – Last Monday May
- Independence Day – July 4th
- Labor Day – First Monday September
- Armistice/Veterans Day – November 11
- Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday November
- Christmas Day – December 25
Famous Festivals Celebrated in the State of Mississippi
- Mississippi State Fair – October
The Mississippi State Fair has been celebrated for more than 150 years. It showcases traditional livestock shows, fairground rides, concerts, food booths, games and other traditional state fair attractions. - Neshoba County Fair – August
This event is also known as Mississippi’s Giant House Party. It was established in 1889 with the aim to nurture knowledge in the areas of agriculture, politics, and social exchanges. The weeklong celebration includes extensive racing program, camping grounds, horse shows and more. - Market Street Festival – May
This two-day festival is one of the top events in the southeast part of the country. It attracts more than 40,000 attendees. The event features arts and crafts, food booths, entertainment, and various activities for the whole family.
If you’re planning to visit this state, better learn some of their crazy laws being implemented in the region to avoid getting in trouble with the law. Crazy Laws in Mississippi:
- 97-29-11 A person is committing a misdemeanor by being a parent to two illegitimate children and will possibly do jail time for a month.
- 97-29-47 Profanity or drunkenness in public place: The law states that using “profane language” or being drunk in a public place can result in a fine of a hundred dollars or jail time of not more than thirty days, or possibly both.
- 97-35-39 Penalty for vagrancy: Mississippi law states that any person convicted of being a vagrant will be jailed for not more than thirty days or shall be required to give bond not less than two hundred and one dollars.
If you have deep Mississippi roots and you’re proud of your state, then show it. Holidays and festivals give the perfect opportunity to show how much you appreciate your state and the country you live in. Fly a flag during these state holidays and festivals to show support and appreciation for your roots. Make it a tradition in your family and pass on the love of country to the younger ones. More Mississippi Flag questions are .
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