Alumni and friends of Mississippi State celebrated two delightful events this summer: Mississippi on the Mall in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Mississippi Society of D.C., and Mississippi in the Park in New York City, hosted by the Mississippi Society of NYC. Attendees gathered to celebrate the rich heritage, culture and traditions of their cherished state and alma mater.


New York Chapter Summer Social

A group of people pose together outdoors by the water, holding a Mississippi State banner and wearing school apparel, with city buildings visible in the background.
A booth with a “Mississippi in the Park” banner, hosted by Mississippi Society of New York City, displays maps and items; people are seated and a river is visible in the background.
Four adults wearing sunglasses and casual summer clothing stand outdoors on grass, smiling at the camera, with trees and city buildings visible in the background.
Six people pose together indoors near a Mississippi State University banner; most are wearing maroon or white clothing and name tags.
Seven people stand under a tent by the water, holding a Mississippi State University “Hail State” flag and smiling at the camera.
Four adults smiling together indoors, wearing name tags and casual clothing; vintage black-and-white photos are visible on the wall behind them.
Five people stand smiling outdoors by a riverside, with trees and city buildings in the background. Some wear Mississippi State University shirts and hats.
Three adults wearing Mississippi State shirts and sunglasses stand outdoors at an event, smiling for the camera with tents and other people visible in the background.


Washington, D.C. Chapter Summer Social

Four people stand together indoors, smiling and holding drinks in a lively bar or restaurant setting.
Two men in suits stand and smile at a social event inside a bar or restaurant, with people and a “Welcome to Royal” sign visible in the background.
Three young adults, two men in suits and a woman in a black outfit, pose together and smile at an indoor event decorated with white and red balloons.
Two men wearing maroon Mississippi State University shirts smile while standing inside a bar or restaurant with bottles and TVs in the background.
Three women stand together indoors, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in light-colored summer dresses. Other people and plants are visible in the background.
Six people stand together smiling outdoors on grass with trees and the Lincoln Memorial in the background on a sunny day.
A large group of people poses on grass holding a “Mississippi State” banner with the Lincoln Memorial visible in the background.
A large group of people, dressed in semi-formal to formal attire, gather indoors for a group photo at an event with festive decorations and a tropical mural in the background.