Community Events
Discover upcoming events, festivals, and activities across Harrison County.
47 events
Mardi Gras Parade — Biloxi
Biloxi's Mardi Gras celebrations feature one of the largest parades on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Krewes roll through the streets of downtown Biloxi ...
Mardi Gras Parade — Gulfport
Gulfport celebrates Mardi Gras with a festive parade along Highway 49 and through downtown. Local krewes, marching bands, and decorated floats fill th...
Pop UP-DOWNtown
Monthly (second Friday)Downtown Biloxi's monthly community gathering at City Hall Plaza with live music, food vendors, and local artisans. This free event transforms downtow...
Ship Island Excursions — 100th Anniversary Season
Daily (seasonal, through November 1)Ship Island Excursions celebrates 100 years of the Skrmetta family operation! Board the ferry in Gulfport for a scenic ride across the Mississippi Sou...
Taste of South Mississippi
Sample dishes from the region's top restaurants while socializing and bidding in a lively silent auction. This popular annual event benefits the Kroc ...
Gulf Coast Fair
The Gulf Coast Fair returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with thrilling midway rides, delicious fair food, games, and attractions for the entire ...
CLASH Endurance Coastal Mississippi Triathlon
CLASH Endurance brings world-class triathlon racing to Gulfport! This multi-day event features the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championship...
D'Iberville BBQ Festival
A free, family-friendly celebration of barbecue in D'Iberville! Watch pitmasters compete in the BBQ cook-off, enjoy live music, and cast your vote for...
Biloxi Shuckers Opening Day
The Biloxi Shuckers kick off their 2026 season at Keesler Federal Park! Enjoy America's pastime with Gulf Coast flair — great ballpark food, family fu...
Gulf Coast Grand Prix
Formula One Powerboat Championship races roar across the Mississippi Sound in Biloxi! Between high-speed races, enjoy a Cajun street party along the b...
Crawfish Music Festival
Biloxi's annual Crawfish Music Festival combines the best of Gulf Coast cuisine and live music. Enjoy a crawfish cook-off, live musical performances f...
Long Beach Crab Festival
Long Beach's signature event celebrates blue crabs with a crab-cooking competition, live music, arts and crafts, kids' activities, and plenty of fresh...
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta — Gulfport
Gulfport celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a festive fiesta featuring Mexican and Latin American cuisine, live mariachi music, folklorico dance performanc...
CPR Fest
Multi-band rock festival featuring Staind, Sleep Theory, and more at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. One of the biggest concert events of the year on ...
Pass Christian Seafood Festival
Pass Christian hosts its annual Seafood Festival at War Memorial Park, showcasing the best of Gulf Coast cuisine. Fresh shrimp, oysters, crab, and fis...
Biloxi Shuckers Military Appreciation Night
The Shuckers honor all branches of the armed forces with alternate military-themed jerseys. Part of Memorial Day Weekend series. Military discounts av...
Memorial Day Weekend Beach Party
Kick off summer on Biloxi Beach with a Memorial Day weekend celebration. Live music, beach volleyball tournaments, food trucks, and family activities ...
Jazz in the Pass
Live jazz music fills War Memorial Park overlooking the Mississippi Sound on Memorial Day weekend. A beloved Pass Christian tradition featuring region...
South Mississippi Summer Fair
Over 33 years of family-friendly fun with carnival rides, midway games, live music, shows, contests, food vendors, and entertainment. One of the regio...
Gulfport Music Festival
The Gulfport Music Festival showcases regional and national musical acts at Jones Park. Multiple stages feature blues, rock, country, and Gulf Coast s...
Juneteenth Celebration — Gulfport
Gulfport celebrates Juneteenth with a community-wide event honoring African American history and culture. The celebration features live music, guest s...
24th Annual Scrapin' the Coast
One of the wildest car, truck, and bike shows on the Gulf Coast featuring custom vehicles, lowriders, minitrucks, and sound systems. Enormous outdoor ...
78th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The nation's oldest fishing tournament, held since 1948. This national saltwater and freshwater fishing competition is open to all ages with free indi...
Biloxi Shuckers Independence Day Fireworks
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at the ballpark vs Chattanooga Lookouts. Post-game fireworks extravaganza both nights. Military personnel receive d...
Fourth of July — America's 250th Birthday — Biloxi
2026 marks America's Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). Fireworks over the Sound launched from a barge near Deer Island, set to patriotic music. ...
Fourth of July Celebration — Gulfport
Gulfport celebrates Independence Day with a waterfront celebration at Jones Park. Live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and a grand fireworks dis...
Blessing of the Fleet
Dating back to 1929, this tradition marks the beginning of shrimp season. Features a Shrimp Festival, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and a cerem...
Back to School Bash — Harrison County
Harrison County families get ready for the new school year at the annual Back to School Bash. Free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, health screen...
Biloxi Shuckers Beach Chickens Night
Fan-favorite alternate identity night — the Biloxi Beach Chickens return with specialty jerseys. First 1,000 fans receive a Beach Chickens cooler bag....
Biloxi Shuckers Fan Appreciation Night
The Biloxi Shuckers celebrate their loyal fans with a special Fan Appreciation Night at Keesler Federal Park. Enjoy giveaways, prize drawings, post-ga...
45th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce's biggest fundraiser and a celebration of Gulf Coast seafood heritage. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, gumbo cook-...
17th Annual Taste of Long Beach
Showcases local cuisine and beverage vendors from the Long Beach community. Live music, silent auction with items and experiences. Funds raised suppor...
Cruisin' the Coast — 30th Anniversary
America's Largest Block Party celebrates its 30th anniversary. A week-long celebration of antique, classic, and hot rod vehicles with nearly 10,000 re...
D'Iberville Fall Festival
D'Iberville celebrates the fall season with a community festival at D'Iberville City Park. Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin patches, a corn maze, live music, f...
Halloween Events — Boo on the Rue & Trunk or Treats
Multiple Halloween community events across Harrison County including Boo on the Rue (family & pet-friendly outdoor Halloween party at Rue Magnolia Art...
Veterans Day Ceremony — Biloxi
Biloxi honors all who have served with a Veterans Day ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The event features patriotic music, a rifle salute, gu...
Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival
Two full days of Scottish culture, food, Celtic music, and Highland athletic competitions. Two stages of music and dance, jousting, axe throwing, Clan...
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K — Biloxi
Start your Thanksgiving morning with the annual Turkey Trot 5K along Biloxi Beach. This fun run draws hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages. Cos...
Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
Nightly through December 31Over 2 million lights spanning 40 acres in Jones Park and the Gulfport Harbor. Features Santa, dancing Christmas trees, walking trails, Ferris wheel, ...
Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
Biloxi officially kicks off the Christmas season with the ceremonial lighting of the historic Biloxi Lighthouse. A beloved holiday tradition....
Christmas in the Pass
Annual holiday celebration in Pass Christian with seasonal festivities, decorations, shopping, and community activities throughout downtown....
40th Annual Christmas on the Water — Biloxi
Since 1986, this celebration marks the official opening of the holiday season for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Features a decorated boat parade along t...
Biloxi Christmas Parade
Biloxi rings in the holiday season with a spectacular Christmas parade through downtown and along the beach boulevard. Festive floats, marching bands,...
Gulfport Christmas Parade
The annual Gulfport Christmas Parade fills the streets with holiday magic. Beautifully decorated floats, school bands, community organizations, and Sa...
Long Beach Christmas Parade
Long Beach celebrates the holidays with its charming annual Christmas parade through town. Decorated floats, school groups, local businesses, and Sant...
Pass Christian Christmas Parade
Pass Christian's quaint Christmas parade rolls through the scenic downtown area and along the harbor. A small-town parade capturing the magic of the h...
New Year's Eve Celebrations — Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Gulf Coast rings in 2027 at multiple venues with fireworks over the Gulf, live music, ball drops, and casino parties. Venues include H...
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