South MS remembers Katrina +20 with ceremonies, remembrance. Here’s the events list
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- South Mississippi hosts events marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina
- Ceremonies honor first responders, lost lives, and community resilience
- Panels, performances and exhibits emphasize memory and civic recovery
South Mississippi will again pause to remember those who died when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore on Au. 29, 2005. This 20th anniversary of the storm will see tributes to those lost and also thanks to the first responders and the million volunteers came to the rescue.
Here is how Mississippi will remember the disaster that swept away so much of the Coast, the resiliency of the people and the comeback over the last 20 years.
Aug. 29-30
Remembering and Rejoicing 20 Years Later
D’Iberville Community Center, 10452 Lamey Bridge Road
Ceremony Aug. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Exhibit hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibits show the devastation and lasting impact of Katrina and the dedication of volunteers A tribute to the strength and spirit of rebuilding.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport
Commemorating the anniversary and honoring the volunteers, staff and local businesses who helped rebuild the museum after the storm.
9 a.m. — Breakfast with guest speakers, former Gov. Haley Barbour and Mayor Hugh Keating. Free admission and all who attend receive free museum admission for the day.
10 a.m.-5p.m. — Activities, displays and Wall of Hope for messages and reflections.
Sunday, Aug. 31
2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Gulfport, 2301 15th St.
Reunion reception 3-4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
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This story was originally published August 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
