July 4th weekend events on the Coast: Fireworks, Crab Fest, fishing rodeo & more
July 4 is a fun time to be in South Mississippi to eat crab and other specialties in Bay St. Louis, see the fish weighed and take a spin on the rides at the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport and catch at least one of the fireworks shows.
Here’s what’s happening over the long Fourth of July weekend on the Coast:
Weekend of fireworks
July 1 — Margaritaville Resort Biloxi Fireworks at dark outside the casino at 195 Beach Blvd. in East Biloxi. Friday Night Fun inside Margaritaville with karaoke from 8-11 p.m. and a DJ from 9 p.m. until midnight.
July 2 — Diamondhead Fireworks viewing party will be at the south side of the city from 6-10 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. Music, food trucks, draft beer truck. Bring a chair.
July 2 — Flint Creek Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Flint Creek Water Park in Wiggins.
July 3 — Fireworks at MGM Park on U.S. 90 at Caillavet Street, Biloxi, following the Minor League Baseball game between the Biloxi Shuckers and Mississippi Braves. The game starts at 6:50. Tickets start at $15.
July 4 fireworks
These fireworks shows are on Monday, July 4:
Biloxi fireworks at 9 p.m. Fireworks fired from a barge near Deer Island. Best viewing spots are from Biloxi Bay Bridge to Biloxi Lighthouse. Fireworks free zone for spectators is from Biloxi Small Craft Harbor to Oak Street.
Gulfport Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Fireworks will be shot from Moses Jetty in the Gulfport Municipal Marina. Best viewing areas from Jones Park, Gulfport Marina and the beach south of U.S. 90. Fireworks free area from 15th Street to 25th Avenue. the CTA parking garage at 1417 20th Ave, will charge $10 cash for parking starting at 4:15 p.m., which includes on-site security, restrooms and free ADA equipped shuttle service to Jones Park.
Ocean Springs Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. at Front Beach. Music, food and fun at Fort Maurepas starting at 6:30 p.m.
Pascagoula Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. at the beach. 8:45 pm. Parking allowed on Beach Boulevard east of Beach Park. 550 foot safety zone from the barge will be set up for boaters. Listen to patriotic music in sync with the fireworks at Magic 93.7.
Weekend events
June 30-July 2 — Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival, 228 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission. Local food such as boiled crab and shrimp, po-boys, gumbo, crab stuffed potatoes, biscuits and burgers. Also live music, 100 arts and crafts booths, rides, raffles, crab races, $15,000 drawdown, 5K and fun run.
July 1 — First Friday at The District Green on Howard Avenue in downton Biloxi. 5-9 p.m. Free. Downtown poker run, bands, food trucks.
July 1 — Daughtry: The Dearly Beloved Tour at 8 p.m. at IP Casino Resort, Biloxi. Tickets start at $69.
July 1-2 — Thunder From Down Under girls night out shows at 7 p.m. both nights at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, Bay St. Louis. Tickets start at $10. Must be 21 or older to attend.
July 1-4 — Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Jones Park, U.S. 90, Gulfport. Gates open at noon daily. Admission is $5 per day, with kids 5 and under free. Extra cost for carnival rides. Fun for the entire family with fireworks, fishing, and vendors. Contestants fish the Gulf waters for days, competing for cash and prizes in 30 categories of saltwater and freshwater fish. Event attracts an average of 50,000 people every year. Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. on July 4.
July 3 — Dominoes Tournament from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave, Biloxi.’
July 4 — Go Fourth Celebration, noon-5 p.m. at Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum, 522 Pass Road, Gulfport. Admission is $5 per adult and $2 per child.
July 4 — Fourth of July Car Meet at the River Park Boat Launch, Pascagoula. Car meet 7:30-10 p.m.. Fireworks show 10-11:30 p.m.
July 4 — Fourth of July Celebration 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mississippi Aquarium, 2100 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport. Free for members $15 for non-members. After-hours access, ambassador animal encounters. Members get a prime viewing spot for Gulfport’s firework display.
July 8 — The Oak Ridge Boys performance at Island View Casino, Gulfport is sold out.
Other upcoming events are listed on the Coastal Mississippi website, along with a big list of things to do on the Coast and local attractions.
This story was originally published June 27, 2022 at 8:00 AM.
