BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - New Year’s Eve is almost here, and it’s time to ring in 2026! From fireworks to parties, celebrations, and more, we’ve compiled a list of events happening across the Coast.
- Bay St. Louis: 6th annual Oyster Drop, 200 North Beach Restaurant & Bar
- Live entertainment by The Chee Weez, Category 6, and DJ Doug Funnie
- VIP entrance opens at 7 p.m.
- Biloxi: New Year’s Eve Masquerade, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- 9 p.m., open to guests 21 and older
- Live entertainment, dancing and multiple DJs
- Biloxi: New Year’s Eve Party, Margaritaville Resort
- 7 p.m., family-friendly balloon drop
- 9 p.m., early-night celebration and balloon drop
- 12 a.m., The big countdown and balloon drop
- Gulfport: Countdown to Noon, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 10 a.m. - Noon
- Kid-friendly celebration with music, snacks, crafts, and a ball drop
- Gulfport: Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival final day, Jones Park, 5:30 p.m.
- Ocean Springs: New Year’s Eve Celebration and Ball Drop, 8 p.m. in downtown
- Live performances by Unfazed Experience and Saint Social
- Pascagoula: New Year’s Eve Anchor Drop, 8 p.m. in downtown
- Live entertainment by The Big Reveal and Get Sideways
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