BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — The 4th of July— U.S.A.’s 250th birthday— is just around the corner, and the Coast is gearing up for celebrations, from Hancock County to Jackson County and beyond!
Take a look at all the festivities planned for the holiday below.
NOTE: As more cities announce events, we will add them to this list!
Saturday, June 27
- LONG BEACH: 4th Annual 4th of July Jubilee, downtown Long Beach
- Local vendors 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Parade at 6 p.m.
- Block party sponsored by Coastal Daquiri Company 7-11 p.m.
- Fireworks show to cap off the night at 8:45 p.m.
Friday, July 3
- BILOXI: Fireworks at the Shuckers game, Keesler Federal Park (105 Caillavet Street)
- DIAMONDHEAD: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, Noma Dr. Football Field, 7-10:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- OCEAN SPRINGS: Freedom Over Ocean Springs Fireworks Show, Front Beach, DJ at 7 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 4
- BILOXI: Fireworks at the Shuckers game, Keesler Federal Park (105 Caillavet Street)
- GULFPORT: Ignite the Night- America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show, 8:45 p.m.
- View from Jones Park, Gulfport Marina and Gulfport Beach Parking Bays
- Moses Jetty will close at 6 a.m.
- Firework-free area is from 15th Street to 25th Avenue, south of Highway 90
- GULFPORT: Markham Hotel 4th of July Celebration, doors open 4-11 p.m., upstairs bar & rooftop, featuring live music and views of the Gulfport fireworks. Tickets available but limited.
- HANCOCK COUNTY: July 4th event sponsored by Crane Creek Church at the Necaise Ballfield
- Event begins at 7:30 p.m., fireworks begin at dark
- PASCAGOULA: Fireworks Show, can be viewed anywhere along Beach Boulevard, starts at 8:45 p.m.
- Parking on Beach Boulevard east of Beach Park
- Listen along to patriotic music on Magic 93.7
- PICAYUNE: Independence Day Celebration, Friendship Park (1701 S. Haugh Avenue), starts at 4 p.m.
- Live music with a 20-minute musical fireworks display
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