11/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/02/2026 11:07
Published on Monday, November 2, 2026
Photos By: Lindsay McMurtray and Belle Grace Wilkinson/ UMMC Communications
From a circus-themed celebration in the NICU to special visits from Elmo and friends and the Ghostbusters, Halloween brought plenty of festive fun to patients and families across Children's.
Arrington Pryce, of Brandon, has a well-earned nap after his lion tamer performance at the circus.Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! The Ghostbusters crew descended on Children's during Halloween.Valentina Hernandez Smith, of Morton, shows off her circus ticket.Ang'Lenna Willis, of Conehatta, takes a much-earned nap after all the circus-filled fun.Blair Herring, 10, of McCarley visits with Elmo and friends.Isaiah Brown, of Jackson, dreams of circus tents and animal balloons.Dre' Dardar, 12, of Purvis called his friends from Ghostbusters during the Halloween celebration.Stella Rae Venarske, of West Point, has dreams filled with circus animals.Jyn'esis Duplessis, of Starkville, receives her ticket to attend the NICU Halloween circus extravaganza.Journie Tillman, of Meadville, is star struck when Elmo and friends visits her.Kurama Robinson, of Jackson, takes a rest after enjoying pink cotton candy at the circus.Ezra Martin, of Clinton, enjoys her popcorn treat.Jacorian Buck, 4, of Edwards gets a visit from Elmo and Friends.Luis Crespo, of Newton, shows off his top hat.