Special Events
Every week
the Mississippi Gulf Coast is alive with the scenes of unique festivals and events.
Themes range from Southern history, the arts, music, food, fishing, golfing, and
include special hobby, cultural, and technical interests. There’s always time for fun on the Coast!
Favorites include Mardi Gras, Cruisin’ the Coast, the Miss. Gulf Coast Billfish
Classic, The Blessing of the Fleet, Biloxi Seafood Festival, Christmas
on the Water, and the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.
Cruisin' the Coast October
See thousands of classic automobiles as cruisers gather for a weekend of
fun and excitement. Live musical entertainment, swap meets, outdoor
festivals, organized cruising and cash prizes.
P.O. Box 424, Biloxi, MS 39533
1-888-808-1188 / www.cruisinthecoast.com
Mardi
Gras season February thru March
Celebrate a traditional Gulf Coast Mardi Gras, with plenty of parades
and carnival balls. The final parades are held Fat Tuesday, February 24,
2004 making way for the Lenten Season.
Biloxi
Shrimp Festival
& Blessing of the Fleet May
The Blessing of the Fleet is held every year to open the shrimping
season. This celebration includes a street festival, the coronation of
the Shrimp King & Queen, and a parade of decorated boats receiving a
blessing for a safe and bountiful shrimping season. For more
information, call 228-435-5578.
Miss. Gulf Coast Billfish
Classic June P.O.Box 26, Biloxi, MS 39533
Host: Isle of Capri Casino 228-872-8631, 888-852-4575/
www.marlininternational.com/msc.htm
Peter Anderson
Memorial Art Festival November
Arts & crafts by some of the South's finest artisans, as well as
entertainment and traditional and ethnic food. Downtown Ocean
Springs. For more information, call 228-875-4424.
