Need last-minute Labor Day weekend plans in MS? Here’s what’s happening on the Gulf Coast
Labor Day is this weekend, signaling summer’s unofficial end. If you’re looking for last-minute plans to celebrate the holiday on the Gulf Coast, we’ve got you covered.
This year, Labor Day across the Gulf Coast will be marked by events reflecting on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, along with concerts, comedy, art shows and more.
Here’s a roundup events to look forward to this Labor Day weekend on the Gulf Coast:
Weekend Events
Aug. 29-31 — Booker Fest, a performance festival at 100 Men Hall, 303 Union Street, Bay St. Louis. Tickets start at $30.
Friday
Multiple events commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will take place across the region on Friday, Aug. 29. Mississippians who are unable to attend one of these events are encouraged to join in on a statewide one-minute moment of silence at 8:29 a.m.
Here’s where the anniversary events are happening, according to Coastal Mississippi:
- Gulfport with Gov. Tate Reeves
- Pass Christian
- D’lberville
- Long Beach
- Pascagoula
- Waveland
Also on Friday are the following events:
Free Friday Nights at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 5-8 p.m. in Gulfport.
Gallery After Hours at Denise Hopkins Fine Art Gallery, free admission 6-8 p.m. in Pass Christian.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, TIME in Biloxi. Tickets start at $61.
Saturday
Artwalk in Downtown Ocean Springs, free admission 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 8 p.m. in Biloxi. Tickets start at $25.
Steel Panther: Feel The Steel Anniversary Tour at IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m. in Biloxi. Tickets start at $50.
Leon Peter Blanda & Friends at Radish, 9-11 p.m. in Long Beach. Tickets start at $28.
Sunday
Tequila Sundays Pool Party at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 12 p.m. in Biloxi. Tickets start at $30.
Laboroo at The Chimneys Restaurant. 4 p.m. in Gulfport. Tickets start at $69.
Austin Church | HOMECOMING Comedy Special at Ground Zero Blues Club, 6 p.m. in Biloxi. Tickets start at $15.
Monday
Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Kessler Federal Park, 6:35 p.m. in Biloxi. Tickets start at $16.
Laboroo at The Chimneys Restaurant. 4 p.m. in Gulfport. Tickets start at $69.
