“I love showing off Jackson. I grew up here and it’s home for me. Fondren is unique and becoming more successful everyday. It’s a magical place.”
Budweiser Clydesdales Returning to ZDD
“To have them once in the weekend’s five year history is impressive, but for them to have been here three times – it’s just unheard of.”
ZDD™ Estimates: “Twice the Crowd of Last Year”
Zippity Doo Dah® organizers say a new record has been set. Parade committee lead and Fondren Renaissance Executive Director Jim Wilkirson said by phone that the crowd estimates coming in show that 15-20,000 people enjoyed the nighttime parade. “Overwhelmed”, he says of the sheer numbers Fondren saw on Saturday for the event that featured the Sweet Potato Queens®, the Budweiser Clydesdales and the Sonic Boom. […]
Sal & Mookie’s Carnival Part of Saturday’s ZDD™
Sal & Mookie’s is gearing up for a BIG weekend. Zippity Doo Dah® Weekend is finally here — so that means it’s time for our 5th Annual Children’s Carnival! This year, we are teaming up with Parents & Kids Magazine to make this the biggest and best year ever! Here is a line up of all the […]
White, Browne Reunite for Parade on New Date
The 36th annual Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade will see the return of the Sweet Potato Queens and a Beatles’ themed, Robert St. John lead parade.
Fondren in Review 2016
From new buildings to new owners, anniversaries and awards, here’s a look back at the past twelve months – the year in review – in Jackson’s Hippest Neighborhood™, Fondren.
PHOTOS: The Best of Zippity Doo Dah® Weekend
We’ve hand picked a collection of photos from The Big Hat Brunch, Bluz Boys and Clydesdales, carnival and ZDD Parade.
Five Years, Five Cars, the Generosity of Patty Peck
Patty Peck Honda has a long history of giving back to the community,” says Donna Ransdell, the dealership’s digital marketing manager.
Fondren Presents Nearly $100k to FOCH
Part of that gift included a 2014 Ford E350 van, highly customized and specially equipped for the hospital’s palliative care unit’s daily use.
If the Spirit Moves You…
“I’m hooked up in Fondrenism,” Barry Plunkett laughed. “I moved here and bought a business here. I’m trying to get healed,” he says of the neighborhood called Fondren.