Celebrate Tupelo 2025

Some years demand recognition and a celebration fit for a king. In Tupelo, 2025 is one of those years. You’re invited to celebrate the Tupelo Spirit with us through a year-long journey of unforgettable programs and events. From honoring Elvis’ 90th birthday to highlighting the major milestone anniversaries of some of Tupelo’s most iconic people and places, each month offers unique experiences that capture the heart and soul of our city.

Discover the Tupelo Spirit by celebrating Tupelo’s history, connecting with others, and celebrating all that makes Tupelo truly one-of-a-kind.

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Catch the Spirit – Celebrate Tupelo in 2025
You’re invited to celebrate the Tupelo Spirit with us through a year-long journey of unforgettable programs and events.

JANUARY

• New Year Kicks Off
• North Mississippi Health Services Baby Births
• Elvis’ 90th Birthday (January 8, 1935) Full schedule of events
• Gumtree Museum of Art/Tim Ivy (Jan. 7 - Feb. 20)
• Elvis Presley Birthplace “How Elvis Became the King of Rock and Roll” Literary Event (Jan. 7)
• Elvis Presley Birthplace Mural Wall Unveiling (Jan. 8)

FEBRUARY

• Black History Gala (Feb. 8)
• Gumtree Museum of Art/Tim Ivy (through Feb 20.)
• Gumtree Museum of Art/Gumtree Members’ Show (Feb. 25 - Mar 7)
• Elvis Marker Unveiling (TBD)
• Tupelo Community Theatre/Brandon Bennett Concert (TBD)

MARCH

• Time for Tupelo Volunteer Event/Rotary Club Breakfast (Mar 22)

APRIL

• Grand Opening of The Depot (TBD)
• MLM Clothiers 85th Anniversary (Opened in April 1940)

MAY

• Natchez Trace Parkway 20th Anniversary of Parkway Completion (May 21)

JUNE

• Tupelo Elvis Festival (June 4 - 8)

JULY

• Gumtree Museum of Art 40th Anniversary/Celebrating 40 Works of Art for 40 Years (month of July)
• Reed's Department Store 120th Anniversary (Opened July 1905)
• July 4th in Ballard Park

AUGUST

• Diary Kream 70th Anniversary (Opened in 1955)
• Elvis Presley Birthplace Fan Appreciation Day (Aug. 16)

SEPTEMBER

• Down on Main Fairpark Concert (TBD)
• Vanelli's 50th Anniversary (Opened Sept. 1975)

OCTOBER

• Johnnie’s Drive-In 80th Anniversary (Opened Oct. 17, 1945)

NOVEMBER

• Tupelo Community Theatre/ Le Misérables (TBD)

DECEMBER

• Reed’s Christmas Parade (TBD)
• Elvis Marker Unveiling (TBD)
• North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Concert (TBD)