BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Leading up to and on Thanksgiving Day, multiple groups across the Coast are offering holiday meals. Several other events are also happening.
This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 27.
November 15
- Drive-thru hot food giveaway, Heavenly Grounds in Vancleave (12101 MS-47), 4-6 p.m.
November 20
- Annual Harvest Dinner, Christ Episcopal Church, 912 South Beach Boulevard in Bay St. Louis, 3 to 7 p.m. ($15 ticket, money raised helps local charities)
- Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Luncheon, Pelican Landing in Moss Point, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
November 25
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- 8th annual Thanksgiving giveaway, Dem Dam Burgers at 209 Main Street in Biloxi, 5 p.m.
November 26
- Otter Trotter 5K and fun run, Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport, 5:00 p.m.
- Free Thanksgiving meal, Central Bible Church, 2005 Longfellow Road in Bay St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Friendsgiving Celebration, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, when the Breakers host the Columbus River Dragons at 7 p.m.
- Feed My Sheep Thanksgiving feast, 2615 19th Street, Gulfport, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
November 27
- Thanksgiving Prayer Walk, begins at Jones Park in Gulfport and continues toward Courthouse Road, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
- Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mile fun run, Bay St. Louis, 8 a.m.
- 40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bay St. Louis Community Hall (301 Blaize Avenue), dine in, carry out, or delivery — everyone is welcome
- Community Thanksgiving Dinner, George W Martin City Park in Gautier, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
November 29
- Burgers for Biloxi, Fly Llama Brewing, 186 Bohn Street in Biloxi, 2 - 5 p.m.
Orders are also open for the Feed the Needy program, which delivers Thanksgiving Day meals to the homes of those who might not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal.
Meals must be requested by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 21, and are limited to four meals or less per household. Those interested should contact their local law enforcement agency. Learn more HERE.
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