BILOXI — November 12, 2026 -- A Mississippi comedian whose following the release puts at more than a million will spend three days, December 4–6, filming holiday events along 62 miles of Gulf shoreline. Coastal Mississippi, the regional tourism marketing organization, has named Landon Bryant, known online as LandonTalks, its Official Guide to the Holidays for the 2026 season.
Bryant visits Coastal Mississippi for three days, December 4–6
Bryant will appear at holiday events on the Coast and post original content from them. The organization lists parades, Santa sightings and waterfront celebrations among the stops. Anyone hoping to meet him has a short window: December 4 to 6 inclusive is three days.
- When: December 4–6, with content running through the 2026 holiday season
- Where: Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties, Coastal Mississippi's three counties
- Where to follow: @LandonTalks and @PlayCoastalMS
The release does not say which events Bryant will attend. Coastal Mississippi says a full list will come through its @PlayCoastalMS social accounts.
Twelve coastal communities share the holiday programme across three counties
Coastal Mississippi promotes 12 communities along its 62 miles of shoreline. That works out to roughly 5.2 miles of coast per community, by our calculation, so a weekend of events can mean real driving between stops.
The organization's holiday list includes community tree lightings, seasonal performances, holiday shopping, decorated historic homes, holiday markets and illuminated boats. It also promotes mild coastal weather rather than snow, though the release gives no temperatures. Visitors can also have their picture taken with Santa in communities across the Coast.
Bryant, a Laurel native, brings two books and a comedy tour to the job
Bryant is from Laurel, Mississippi, and is a former Mississippi Arts Educator of the Year. He wrote Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Y'all. A third book, How to Speak Southern, is coming from Running Press. He also tours the South with Mary Ryan Brown on the Southern Nights Comedy Tour.
Coastal Mississippi's holiday guide is published on the organization's website under the /holiday page.