Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford’s uniqueness captivates its visitors like a true Southern Classic. The town of Oxford is a vibrant University town filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks and comfortable inns.

Upcoming Events

LOU FOURTH OF JULY COMMUNITY EVENTS

A Greener LOU – Red, White & Blue

Friday, July 3

Street Dance on the Square, Featuring Soule, 7-9 p.m.

Firecracker Ball at the Lyric, Featuring the Bouffants, Fundraiser for Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, 8 p.m.-Midnight, for more information or ticket information call 662-232-2777 or email megfrazier@msdiabetes.org

Saturday, July 4

Annual Stars and Stripes on the Square 5K Classic, and Family Fun Run Benefiting The Oxford Humane Society, Registration 6:45-7:45AM, Starts at 8 a.m. For more information call 662-236-7631.

Kid Friendly Independence Day Parade, begins and ends on the Oxford Square, 10 a.m. To enter or for more information call 662-801-0340 or email abash@abashevents.com or megan@OxfordMS.net

Family Picnic in the Grove, with Live Music, Children’s’ Activities & Food Vendors, Featuring the LOU Community Band, 4 p.m.

Patriotic Independence Day Ceremony, featuring Local Dignitaries and Honoring our Independence, 6 p.m.

Live Concert in the Grove, featuring the Mississippi Lions All-State Band, 6:30 p.m.

Fantastic Fireworks Show over Oxford-University Stadium, Nightfall

Sunday, July 5

Interdenominational Spiritual Service at Paris-Yates Chapel, Echo Taps Ceremony & Refreshments on the Quad, 6:30 p.m.

 

Golf BallSave the Date:

The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation's Second Annual Business and Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament  

 

When - Friday, October 2, 2009

Where - The Country Club of Oxford    EDF logo

 

Watch for future announcements about Sponsorship and Registration information.

“Oxford combines a southern lifestyle with the cosmopolitan flair of a college town.”
— Excerpt from Money Magazine

“A popular poster in Oxford Mississippi, proclaims, ‘The Square is the Center of the Universe.’ After a visit to this downtown’s mecca of shops and restaurants, that statement is hard to deny.”
— Excerpt from Southern Living Magazine

“There are few greater pleasures than walking around Oxford Square on a breezy afternoon, stopping to browse and drink a cup of coffee at Square Books.”
— Excerpt from The Commercial Appeal

 
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