GULF COAST, Miss. (WLOX) - Looking for something to do on and ahead of the 4th of July? We’ve got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of celebrations, events and fireworks shows on and through Independence Day.
Here’s when you can catch every event and celebration happening across the Coast:
Saturday, June 29:
- DIAMONDHEAD: Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, 7-10:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m., South of I-10 at Harbor Circle
- LONG BEACH: Long Beach 4th of July Jubilee in downtown Long Beach, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., events include a festival, parade, band, and fireworks.
Wednesday, July 3:
- BILOXI: Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza at Keesler Federal Park, fireworks following the 6:35 p.m. game between the Shuckers and the M-Braves.
- BILOXI: Freedom Fest 2024 at Keesler Air Force Base, runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., includes live music, games, competitions, followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.
- GEORGE COUNTY: Benndale Fireworks Show, 7-9 p.m., fireworks begin at 9 p.m., Riverside Full Gospel (6101 Highway 26 West), free hotdogs, watermelon and homemade ice cream
- OCEAN SPRINGS: City of Ocean Springs Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at Fort Maurepas State Park, Unfazed Show and Band will kick off the night at 6 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.
- WIGGINS: Flint Creek Water Park Independence Day Celebration, starts at 3 p.m. with fireworks starting at 9 p.m., featuring food trucks, live music, and more
Thursday, July 4:
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- BAY ST. LOUIS: Light Up Da Bay Fireworks, runs from 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., on the Jourdan River
- BAY ST. LOUIS: OLG Crab Fest, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf, also happening Friday and Saturday
- BILOXI: Biloxi Schooner Sails for 4th of July Fireworks, runs from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., $40 for adults and $20 for children from 3-12.
- GULFPORT: Fins, Fireworks, & Frosty Beers at Mississippi Aquarium, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., free for members, $15 for non-members, will include a pop-up beer garden as well as food vendors.
- GULFPORT: City of Gulfport 4th of July Fireworks Show, 8:45 p.m., can be viewed from the beach, Jones Park, and in parking bays along Highway 90
- Moses Pier Jetty will close at 6 a.m. on July 4.
- FIREWORK FREE AREA: Enforced from 15th Street to 25th Avenue south of Highway 90
- The event will proceed rain or shine.
- GULFPORT: 76th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, opening ceremony at noon at Jones Park, also happening Friday and Saturday
- GULFPORT: 4th of July Celebration at Gulfport KOA, runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., $10 a person, traditional BBQ picnic from 1-5 p.m., followed by campfire and kid’s art events
- LONG BEACH: 4th of July Hangout at The Juicy Caboosy, runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., will have music, BBQ, and drink specials
- OCEAN SPRINGS: 4th of July at Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort, fireworks starting at 9 p.m., food and drinks available for purchase
- PASCAGOULA: City of Pascagoula 4th of July Fireworks Show at Pascagoula Beach Park, fireworks start at 8:45 p.m. and will be in sync with music on Magic 93.7 and iHeart Radio App.
- PERKINSTON: 4th of July Celebration- Faith, Family, Freedom, 7 p.m., Necaise Ball Field (30300 Highway 603)
- HANCOCK COUNTY: Faith, Family, and Freedom event. Necaise Crossing Ball Field, Hwy 603. Gospel singing starts at 7:00 p.m.
- PICAYUNE: Independence Day Celebration. Live music begins at 4 p.m., fireworks around 9 p.m. Friendship Park, 1701 S. Haugh Avenue. Fireworks will synchronize with music. There will be food.
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