Here are all the canceled, postponed events on the MS Coast as tropical weather looms

Tropical weather is forecast to drop heavy rain in South Mississippi this Father’s Day Weekend.

Here is the list of cancellations and closures:

▪ Beach Park Pier in Pascagoula is closed until Monday.

▪ Beauvoir’s Living History event this weekend in Biloxi has been canceled for June. It will resume in July and every third Saturday leading up to the 35th annual Fall Muster.

▪ Coast Transit Authority will have a delayed start on Saturday to ensure safe operations. All transit services from the Biloxi and Gulfport Transit Centers begin at 7 a.m., with the exception of the Beachcomber, which will start at 12:15 p.m.

▪ De Soto National Forest has closed all river landings on Black Creek, as well as Big Biloxi Recreation Area near Saucier. After the storm, recreation areas will reopen after they have been assessed for damage and deemed safe.

▪ Gulf Island National Seashore facilities are closed as the storm approaches. The barrier islands in Mississippi are closed during the storm and Davis Bayou Campground in Ocean Springs closed Friday at 1 p.m. and all reservations are postponed or canceled through Sunday. Park staff will reevaluate park areas Sunday for reopening conditions.

▪ Gulfport City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration is postponed until June 26 from noon-8 p.m.

▪ Honey Festival and the Saturday market at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport are canceled. The Honey Festival date was moved to June 27.

▪ Juneteenth Freedom Festival, scheduled for Saturday in Gautier, has been postponed. A new date will be announced.

▪ Juneteenth in Biloxi is postponed until June 26 from 1-7 p.m. at John Henry Beck Park, 671 Division St.

▪ Juneteenth at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi has been canceled.

▪ Margaritaville Resort Biloxi has canceled Friday’s Splash Bash and fireworks. They will resume next Friday through the summer.

▪ Mississippi Aquarium will reopen Saturday at noon to 5 p.m.

▪ Paddle the Bay fundraiser held by Pass Christian Rotary Club, scheduled for Saturday, now will be on July 10.

▪ Pascagoula’s Third Friday is canceled.

▪ Putting in the Pass golf tournament in Pass Christian, scheduled for Friday, is postponed until July 9.

▪ Ugly Tie Festival scheduled for Saturday in downtown Gulfport, is postponed until July 10.

▪ Woolmarket Duathalon rescheduled to Saturday, June 26, at North Woolmarket Elementary & Middle School.

▪ Zip ‘N Fun Adventure Park in Gulfport is closed Saturday.

The Sun Herald will update this list. Send notices of cancellations and closures to mynews@sunherald.com.

This story was originally published June 17, 2021 at 4:05 PM.