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NATCHEZ — Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 6 through the 21, find unique handmade crafts and seasonal treats from local vendors and artisans at the “European Christmas Shopping Village” and hop on the Downtown Trolley for a free ride to more adventures.

The Holly Jolly Trolley kick-off will be at 3 p.m. Friday at City Hall, followed by a ribbon cutting at the European Village at 3:30 p.m.

Local stores, restaurants, and attractions are also ready to help you find the perfect Christmas gift, tour the sites, grab a bite, or toast in the season.

“The European Christmas Shopping Village on the Bluff,” sponsored by American Cruise Lines, is at 107 S. Broadway St. with its stunning view from the Mississippi River Bluff. It will consist of local vendors featuring handmade crafts and seasonal treats, in addition to an ice-skating rink experience, vintage animated displays, and convenient downtown shopping trolley rides.

“The European Christmas Shopping Village on the Bluff” runs from Dec. 6 through 21 and is open on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. Natchez shops will also contribute via the “Holiday Host and Toast” program running through Dec. 24, with participating downtown Natchez stores open for extended shopping hours on Sundays.

On Saturday, Early birds can check out the Downtown Natchez Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to noon, then catch a ride on the Trolley from the Bluff to other spots throughout Downtown. Activities include tours of historic homes, beautiful churches, exhibits at the Historic Natchez Foundation, Norman’s Natchez Photography at First Presbyterian Church, Museum of African American Culture and History (NAPAC), Arts Natchez and Conde Contemporary, as well as Self Guided Walking trails, Civil Rights tours, Scavenger Hunts, and Family Itineraries.

Scanning our QR Code or visiting https://trolley.OneNatchez.com will display our Mobile GPS “Trolley Tracker,” letting you follow the Trolley stops in real-time. The Trolley loops Downtown Natchez to and from the Bluff every 30 minutes.

There are seven marked stop points, starting at the Downtown Depot, going down Canal Street, through Downtown and past the Christmas Tree at Main and Commerce Streets, and the MLK Triangle.

Information on the Downtown Trolley, route map, and the Trolley Tracker can be found at https://trolley.OneNatchez.com.

For info on the European Christmas Village, visit their website at https://www.christmasinnatchez.org. You can find tour and activity details at visitnatchez.org.