The MAX host vacation themed Sip and Store

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – Many people are kicking off the vacation season and that’s no completely different proper right here within the Queen Metropolis. The Mississippi Arts and Leisure expertise hosted its annual Sip and Store occasion.

The chilly climate paired effectively with the vacation theme of Thursday night time’s Sip and Store. Individuals not solely obtained to take pleasure in their night time out by sipping on festive drinks, however in addition they supported the Meridian neighborhood by buying regionally.

Many companies downtown participated within the buying expertise and so they shared why occasions like Sip and Store make a distinction within the Queen Metropolis.

“We wish to convey again the downtown I grew up with within the 80s. It was a enjoyable place to buy and go downtown so we wish to convey that again and we’re bringing that again. So, we needed to take part in that and do our half. We wish to do much more of those occasions so we’re wanting ahead to doing much more of these,” mentioned Revive Wellness proprietor, Virginia Nelson.

“It’s reminder at any time when there’s an occasion that we’re right here. Typically folks might neglect, or I do know once we’ve stayed open for different occasions folks have mentioned oh yea, I didn’t know you had been right here or oh I forgot you had been right here, so I’m so glad that I got here out tonight. We normally have the MSU cheese. We’ve the MSU ice cream in inventory and we’ve got a full espresso bar. They will additionally buy MSU clothes and items right here,” mentioned MSU-Meridian Bulldog Store supervisor, Daybreak Dyess.

Shops additionally participated in a peppermint-themed window show competitors impressed by the Meridian Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Peppermint Pops’ live performance.

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