City of Meridian Holds Annual Candy Crawl Event
The City of Meridian hosted its annual Candy Crawl on Saturday at the City Hall Lawn, Dumont Plaza, and several downtown businesses.

Meridian, MS, November 3, 2026 — The City of Meridian successfully hosted its annual Candy Crawl this past Saturday, drawing residents to participate in a community event that spanned multiple key locations within the city. The festive occasion took place across the City Hall Lawn, Dumont Plaza, and extended to various businesses situated in the downtown area.
This yearly tradition, organized by the City of Meridian, offered attendees a chance to engage with local commerce and community spaces. The event’s scope, covering public areas like the City Hall Lawn and Dumont Plaza alongside commercial establishments downtown, underscores a collaborative effort to bring residents together. Specific details regarding the number of participating businesses or the exact nature of the activities offered at each location were not immediately available, beyond the general theme of a ‘Candy Crawl’.
The Candy Crawl is a notable fixture on Meridian’s community calendar, typically designed to foster local engagement and provide a family-friendly activity. The event’s presence across several downtown businesses also serves as an informal support for local commerce, encouraging foot traffic and community interaction within the commercial district. Further information on the event’s organization or specific outcomes was not provided in the initial summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Staff Reports on meridianstar.com, see more information here.
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