Past Events

July 29, 2024

Bicentennial Kickoff Press Conference
9:00am at Washington Street Park
City and civic leaders and members of the media gathered for the announcement of five cornerstone bicentennial events, happening throughout 2025. Opening remarks and historical context were given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. Then, Visit Vicksburg’s Executive Director, Laura Beth Strickland, revealed the five pillar events of the 2025 bicentennial calendar.

Finally, the Vicksburg 200 Committee unveiled a public installation at Washington Street Park: the addition of “200” on the end of the existing “Vicksburg” sign letters.