Families and groups compete to provide the most impressive Christmas-themed light display. Donations may be given to the West Tennessee Cerebral Palsy Center, which offers services for more than 200 children a year who experience motor impairment. Every other year, on the last weekend in September, Civil War buffs from across the country gather at Britton Lane Battlefield to recreate the battle waged there in 1862. The weekend includes a period church service, dances and other events. African Street Festival - Held each Labor Day Weekend, this festival celebrates the African heritage of many West Tennesseans.
Vendors offer African clothing, arts, crafts, foods and other items.
Entertainment ranges from traditional African dance and music to modern gospel and rap. The 1999 event will be the event's 10th Anniversary. For the 10 days leading up to Halloween, Jackson Main Street and the Jackson Jaycees team up in the spirit of the season with a haunted house event. Christmas in the City - Jackson Main Street's Christmas holiday offerings include a downtown tree lighting, a downtown run and other seasonal activities.