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Looking for fun on the Coast the week of Fourth of July? Here's the list.

Fireworks will illuminate the sky and the water throughout the July 4 holiday in South Mississippi.
Fireworks will illuminate the sky and the water throughout the July 4 holiday in South Mississippi. Sun Herald file

Mother Nature added her own booms and flashes during the fireworks show over the Back Bay on July 1, so executives at Scarlet Pearl and IP casinos have decided to provide an encore on Saturday, July 7.

“With the unfortunate bad weather, we know our local community members and their families were unable to enjoy the beautiful fireworks show on July 1," said Luann Pappas, CEO of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort.

South Mississippi will salute America's independence with fireworks and celebrations that continue all week and for another weekend in South Mississippi.

Those who are fortunate to have a long holiday can take the kids to the annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport or to see the Biloxi Shuckers play at MGM Park in Biloxi. The Crab Festival returns with its food and fun in Bay St. Louis and cities across the Coast will shoot off fireworks extravaganzas.

Here's the lineup of entertainment and events:

Through Aug. 7 — "Circovia" cirque-style show with acrobats, aerialists and dancers at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi. Tickets start at $12.95 or $40 for package of 4.

June 28-July 3 — Biloxi Shuckers take on the Mobile Baybears at MGM Park, Biloxi. Tickets start at $7

June 29-July 4 — Crab Festival at Our Lady of the Gulf church grounds, 228 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St Louis. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission. Food, music, rides, entertainment.

June 29-July 4 — 71st annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Barksdale Pavilion at Jones Park, U.S. 90 & 49, Gulfport. Kids' Rodeo on June 30. Gates open at noon daily. Admission: $5 per day; children 5 and under free.



July 5 — Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey performs at 8 p.m. at IP Casino Resort, Biloxi. Tickets start at $24.

July 6 — Long Beach Live Concert Series with Magnolia Bayou, 6-9 p.m. at Harper McCaughan Town Green, 301 Jeff Davis Ave., Long Beach. Free.

July 6 — Boy George and Culture Club perform at 8 p.m. at IP Casino Resort, Biloxi. Tickets start at $69.

July 6 — Gary Allen performs at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.95.

July 7 — Meet Olivia Rodrigo, “Paige” from Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark from 1-4 p.m. at Gulf Islands Waterpark, 13100 16th St., Gulfport.

July 7 — Ultimate Queen Celebration at 8 p.m. At Hard Rock Casino Biloxi. Tickets start at $14.99.

July 8 — Sinatra Sunday sunset music cruise aboard Ship Island Excursions from 7-9 p.m. Leaves from Margaritaville Casino Biloxi and cruises along the Coast while Jesse Hill performs music from the Rat Pack for dancing. Tickets are $24

July 8-11 — Biloxi Shuckers vs. Jackson Generals at MGM Park, Biloxi. Tickets start at $7.

Fireworks shows across the Coast

July 3 – MGM Park, following the Biloxi Shuckers game

July 3 – 8:45 p.m. at Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach, Ocean Springs. The event begins at 6 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs, play volleyball and kids can enjoy the splash pad.

July 4 – at dark at Beach Company of Pass Christian. Fun and games all day beginning at 10 a.m. at Henderson Avenue and U.S. 90.

July 4 – 8:45 at Jones Park in Gulfport. Best viewing locations are at Jones Park, the municipal marina or on the beach south of U.S. 90 and west of Hewes Avenues. Moses Jetty will close at 6 a.m. for set up. The fireworks-free zone will be from 15th Street to U.S. 49 south of Highway 90. Also view the show from the top of the Coast Transit parking garage at 2015 15th St. for $5 per car. Parking in the garage beings at 4:30 p.m.

July 4 – 9 p.m. in East Biloxi. The 18 minute, $40,000 show is the largest in the Southeast. It's fired from barge near Deer Island and can be seen from Biloxi Lighthouse to Biloxi Bay Bridge. Synchronized to music on FM 105.9. Fireworks free zone from Biloxi Small Craft Harbor near Hard Rock Casino to Oak Street near Harrah's Gulf Coast.

July 4 – 9 p.m. at Beach Park, Pascagoula. Hear music for the show on Magic 93.7.

July 4 – 9 p.m. Destination Waveland starts at 8 a.m. at Garfield Ladner Pier, with live music and food beginning at 2 p.m., and fireworks in the evening.

July 4 — Sunset cruises from 7:30-9:30 p.m. aboard Ship Island Excursions to see the fireworks over Biloxi and Gulfport. $24 adults, $18 children ages 11 and under.

July 7 – 9 p.m. A repeat of the fireworks over Back Bay Biloxi. IP and Scarlet Pearl casinos co-sponsor the show. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and watch from locations near either casino or on the top floor of the casino parking garages. No outside fireworks allowed.

Nearby fireworks

July 3 – 9 p.m. over the Leaf River, Hattiesburg and Petal

July 4 – 9 p.m. over the Mississippi River in New Orleans and viewable from the French Quarter and Woldenberg Park. Synchronized music on Magic 101.9 or WWL AM 870 or FM 105.3

July 4 – at dark hear Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Ala.

July 4 – 9 p.m. at Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier in Gulf Shores.

Mary Perez: 228-896-2354, @MaryPerezSH

This story was originally published June 30, 2018 at 5:00 AM.

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