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JAZZ IN THE PASS!

May 26

A FREE musical event featuring live music echoing over the Mississippi Sound! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets!

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WHEN PSALMISTS & MINSTRELS MEET!

June 14-15

Come out for a spiritual weekend! Meet new friends, enjoy fellowship, music, empowerment sessions and more!

Schedule:
• Friday Night Event: Doors Open @ 6pm, Event Begins @ 7pm! Main musical event featuring Gospel Recording Artists: Evangelist & Dorinda Clark-Cole! Location: Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi

• Saturday Morning Event: 10:30am-1pm - Music Ministry Empowerment Session! Location: Family of Faith Christian Center, 12480 Oaklawn Road, Biloxi

• Saturday Evening Event: Doors open @ 5pm, Event Begins @ 6pm! Live recording session featuring special guests! David Duncan & The Cedar Lake Christian Assembly Choir, Gospel recording artist Shonda English, Nikki Ross, & Shea Norman! Location: Cedar Lake Christian Assembly, 11555 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi

Note: Check http://www.spiritualgiftsministries.com for complete details!

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6th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE TASTING

July 9

Enjoy wines from Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Israel, & the United States – paired with food! In addition, enjoy a silent auction, live entertainment, and FUN! Proceeds benefit Congregation Beth Israel!

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4th ANNUAL GULF COAST BLACK RODEO

July 20

If you enjoy calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding, and bull dogging (steer wrestling), then you don't want to miss "The Baddest Show on Dirt!"

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22nd ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST BLUES & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

September 7

Blues fans flock to this fun filled, rain or shine, festival featuring top-quality music by nationally known Bluesmen! Blues & soul entertainers perform inside and outside with music from all genres, along with great food, arts & crafts and more! 

**Awarded Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event 2004 & 2005!

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12th ANNUAL OCEAN SPRINGS RENAISSANCE FAIRE

October 19-20

A great family-oriented faire with a lot more entertainment for the entire family. Jousts, Sword fights, Falconry, Blacksmithing, and so much more! Scottish Heavy Athletics will be on hand "Throwing Telephone Poles" and other "really heavy things"! There will be more music to enjoy, magician & jugglers to amaze! Miss Mississippi will be our Queen on Saturday, you can even sit down to "Tea with the Queen"! There will also be a raffle of a Sword and a Renaissance Costume, with all the proceeds going to St Jude! Coast Transit Authority will be doing a Park-N-Ride to the faire this year! Take yourself back to the Middle Ages and explore history the fun way!  Proceeds benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital!

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87th ANNUAL ST. ROSE HERITAGE FESTIVAL!

October 19

Entertainment, games, arts & crafts, live music, carnival rides, bingo, silent auction, raffle, gospel extravaganza, FABULOUS FOOD & more! Fun for the whole family! Don't miss this local hometown atmosphere event!

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28th ANNUAL SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL

November 9-10

Huge event featuring live music, Celtic dance workshop, children's games, parade, Scottish vendors, food, men's & women's amateur Scottish heavy athletics competitions, a medieval village and more! In addition, don't miss our Saturday Night Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-lee)!"

PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR VENDOR APPLICATION AND COMPLETE DETAILS!

*Awarded Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Top 20 Fall Event 2008!

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5th ANNUAL GULF COAST LATIN FESTIVAL

November 9 (tentative)

Bring the family and take a trip around the world! Enjoy the Latin cultural, food, arts & crafts, music, dance, kids' corner, live bands, salsa dance competition, and more! This is a family oriented event with something for all ages, face painting, dunking booth, carnival style games, bounce houses, an ARMY helicopter and more for the kids. Food stations from Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mexico, Venezuela, Honduras, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and more! Live DJ; various dance demonstrations, a Flamenco Demonstration, live entertainment featuring "Sensacion", arts and crafts vendors and the Annual Miss Latina Gulf Coast Pageant! Don't miss this GREAT event...travel the world without leaving the MS Gulf Coast!

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TET NGUYÊN ÐÁN (VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR)

January 31-February 1 (tentative)

Hundreds of Vietnamese Catholics celebrate the Vietnamese New Year or Tet Nguyên Ðán.  Tet, as it is commonly called, marks the arrival of spring based on the lunar calendar, and a time to celebrate new beginnings.  2014 is the Year of the Horse! 

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to many Vietnamese people, as well as many wonderful Vietnamese restaurants all celebrating this special holiday!  Look for the traditional dragon dance meant to spread good health and wealth, fireworks, and lots of activities surrounding the holiday.  Dragon dance is 5pm - 5:30pm Saturday & 4:30pm - 5pm Sunday!  Don't miss this exciting festival filled with FUN & excellent Vietnamese foods!

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BILOXI BLUES FESTIVAL

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7th ANNUAL KREWE OF DIAMONDS MARDI GRAS PARADE

March 4

The Krewe of Diamonds parades through downtown Bay St. Louis. It's the Gulf Coast only predominantly African-American Krewe and this parade is one of the Bay’s BEST- attended by locals & visitors alike! This parade originally was the Krewe of Real People! Parade route is down Main Street, turns on to 2^nd Street on to Union Street continuing to Blaize Avenue in front of the Historic Depot!

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22nd ANNUAL MS COAST COLISEUM CRAWFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 17-20 & 24-27 (tentative)

A family of four can afford this festival for less than they would pay for just one admission ticket at other festivals in the region! Great talent, exciting midway rides, unique vendors, games, give-a-ways, and contests for one low daily price! 

In addition to fabulous music...enjoy thrilling carnival rides, arts & crafts vendors, delicious food, and more! The festival is a two-weekend event with the second weekend highlighted by a Coast Crawfish Cook-off where teams compete for trophies and cash!

If you love great music, mudbugs (crawfish), thrilling family fun carnival rides, and delicious food...this is a festival you won't want to miss! The festival draws crowds from three states and averages 55,000 guests!  ALL EVENTS AND CONCERTS HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

**Awarded "2007 Southern Travel Treasure" by AAA's magazine, AAA Southern Traveler! 
**Awarded Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Top 20 Spring Event 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012 & 2013!

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1699 HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2013 WEEKEND OF DISCOVERY!

April 25-26 (tentative)

Schedule:

• Friday:
Weekend of Discovery Kickoff! 5:30-7:30pm @ Hancock Bank, Washington Avenue: Traditional Full Dress Presentation of d'Iberville and the Landing Party, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, with Merchant Costume Contest Awards! Admission Charged.

Saturday:
• Race to Discovery 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile Kids' Fun Run! (in partnership with Junior Auxiliary "Fit for Life" Program); Fort Maurepas Park, Front Beach; 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m.; 1 mile free kids run/walk begins at 9:15am! Entry Fee.• Special Mass at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church! Landing Participants in Full Dress Attire! St. Alphonsus, 502 Jackson Avenue @ 10am! Free-Donations!

• Discovery Regatta! DAY 1! Ocean Springs Yacht Club/Front Beach/Fort Maurepas begins @ 10am & continues Sunday @ 11am! Spectators Free!

• Children's Pet Parade! All ages, all pets welcome to attend and participate; Registration begins @ Little Children's Park, Washington Avenue 10am. Parade begins @ 11am and travels to Marshall Park. Free Entry!

• Lunch and Awards Presentation with Landing Participants! Ocean Springs Yacht Club @ Noon! Fees Apply.

• Cardboard Regatta-all ages! Hosted by the Ocean Springs Museum of History! Start designing your ship today! On Front Beach, to precede the Reenactment, approximately 2:30pm!

• The Landing of d'Iberville--Full Dress Reenactment! Fort Maurepas Park, Front Beach; festivities begin @ 3pm; landing reenactment begins @ 4pm! Free!

SPECIAL DOWNTOWN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! Presented by Rex Distributing @ 5:30pm following the Landing Reenactment! Spectators Free!

For registration information and more details regarding the weekend event, contact Stopher Haug at (228) 627-8585

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MS ART COLONY 2013 JURIED SPRING SHOW @ MARY C!

May 25-July 20

An art exhibit of work juried in to The Mississippi Art Colony's Traveling Exhibit!

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BUDDY GUY

June 1

The legendary blues musician - performs live!

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BLUES BASH @ 100 MEN HALL!

June 8

FUNdraising event featuring a silent auction, live music by Pat Murphy and The Jumpin' Jukes, food provided by The Big Sleazy Speakeasy and a cash bar sponsored by Rosetti's Liquor Barrel!  Proceeds benefit 100 Men Hall!

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DL HUGHLEY

June 8

The American actor, political commentator and stand-up comedian - performs live!

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6th ANNUAL MS GULF COAST JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

June 14-15


Annual celebration featuring fun, food, parade games, pony rides, clowns, vendors and music for all ages!

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement!

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ATLAS FIGHTS 15 - MMA FIGHT

June 15

MMA All Professional Cage Fighting - Series 15 - Live!

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ASIAN SHOW

June 16

Musical extravaganza featuring the top Asian performers in the country - performing live!

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CITY OF BILOXI JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

June 16 (tentative)

The Juneteenth Celebration features speeches, contests, a parade, picnic, games, and more! The event celebrates the freedom of African Americans, emphasizing education, fun, and unity! Hosted by The City of Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department!

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BB KING

July 4

The King of Blues - performs live!

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JIMMIE VAUGHAN & BOBBY RUSH

July 6

The dynamic duo - perform live!

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2nd ANNUAL GOSPEL PALOOZA

July 20-21

Two evenings of praise and prayer as choirs and artists raise their voices for an awe-inspiring performance! Bring lawn chairs or blankets, sit back, relax, and get inspired! Food available for purchase! All proceeds benefit PNUEMA - Winds of Hope! A recovery, outreach, resiliency and ministry group.

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BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS

July 20

The contemporary jazz-rock American music group, active throughout the late 60s to early 70's - performs live!

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BRIAN MCKNIGHT

August 3

The American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B musician - performs live!

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THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS!

August 24

Two of Motown's best - perform live!

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NATALIE COLE

  August 31

Nine-time Grammy winner, singer, songwriter and performer - performs live!

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BLUE

September 27-29 & October 4-6

Using music as an integral part of the storytelling, Blue spans nearly twenty years in the life of the affluent African American Clark family in rural South Carolina.  Presented by the Gulfport Little Theatre!

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UNITY HIGH TEA & HAT!

October 27 (tentative)

FUNdraising afternoon tea with refreshments, FUN, FASHION & FELLOWSHIP! Wear you BEST HAT...it is HIGH TEA & HAT!  Proceeds benefit the Mr. & Mrs. Unity Scholarship Contest! Sponsored by Unity Festival Inc.!

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3rd ANNUAL RADISH FESTIVAL!

November 9

The Radish Festival is a unique festival, which pays tribute to Long Beach's history as the former Radish Capital of the World. The festival features small farmers, fishers, ranchers, and artisanal food producers from throughout South Mississippi and the Central Gulf Coast!

Cooking demonstrations and tastings with local chefs, Demonstrations of rural crafts and trades, Artisan handcraft vendors, Guest speakers, agricultural, gardening, and historical information booths, coffee roasting, Bocce Ball demonstrations and games courtesy of the Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society, book signings, plenty of live music and more!

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NOTTE DI NATALE!

December 7 (tentative)

A "Christmas Night" or "Notte Di Natale" (Christmas night in Italian) featuring entertainment, dancing, dinner, and FUN...everyone knows... Italians love to party! In addition, look for a special visit from La Befana!  Proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society!

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CHRISTMAS GREEK & RUSSIAN STYLE!

December 14 (tentative)

FUNdraising culinary event!  Looking for that unique Christmas gift while here on the MS Gulf Coast! Just in time for the holiday season, The Greek Pastry Collection transports you across the boundaries of land and sea. Once you have tasted these Greek pastries, they will remind you of a testament to the people and periods of a country alive with romanticism and richness. Every holiday season for the past 30 years, Greek Pastries, Greek Bread and Spanakopita (spinach rolls) are prepared as a fundraiser. With pride, the tradition continues again this year and you can order different pastries by the box (6 or 12 pieces), along with our special assortment boxes!

The assorted Greek pastries offered include: Baklava (layers of filo, spiced nuts and honey), Kourambiedes (butter cookies with powdered sugar), Koulourakia (crisp butter twists), Ergolavos Cresent (almond cookies). Also offered this year: Diples (shredded filo with syrup and nuts), Tyropita (cheese pies), Spanakopita (spinach triangles), and the very popular Greek bread (Tsoureki)! This year we have added finikia (pastry with honey and walnuts) and Chocolate Koulourakia!

In addition, this year offers a Russian selection that includes Russian Bread, Poppyseed and Nut Rolls along with some Russian pastries. There is also a Greek table offering olive oil, orzo (pasta), kalamatia olives, and more!

Don't miss out - take home "A Touch of Greece & Russia" for Christmas! Advanced orders - Call now!  Proceeds benefit the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church!

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UNITY SPRING FASHION SHOW!

January 11 (tentative)

FUNdraising fashion show with FUN, FASHION & FELLOWSHIP! Proceeds benefit the Mr. & Mrs. Unity Scholarship Contest! Sponsored by Unity Festival Inc.!

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PARADE

January 20 (tentative)

Parade honoring this important individual!  Route of parade: Grounds of Coliseum - "Battle of the Bands" performance following the parade inside MS Coast Coliseum!

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SECOND LINERS MARDI GRAS BALL!

February 1

“Come to the Official Unveiling of the 2014 Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Royalty – King & Queen! There will be plenty of “second-lining” with live entertainment! Bring your own bottle and food! Strictly Formal Affair! Hosted by the Second Liners Mardi Gras Club!

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SECOND LINERS MARDI GRAS CLUB PARADE

February 15 (tentative)

"Come enjoy the family fun atmosphere! The parade route starts at Nichols Elementary School, & ends at DC Bush Park on Esters Blvd, where the club sponsors a Mardi Gras Block Party with food & fun!

**This project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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10th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ART & HERITAGE EXHIBIT @ NEGROTTO'S!

February 18 (tentative)

African American Culture exhibit in all mediums by local coastal artists!

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ANNUAL BILOXI BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM

February 27 (tentative)

Enjoy an evening of diverse festivities through the celebration of the history and contributions of African Americans to the American life. The event includes singing, speakers, dance groups, food, and fellowship! Sponsored by the City of Biloxi!

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36th ANNUAL BILOXI ST. PATRICK’S PARADE & 5K RUN

March 15 (tentative)

Parade featuring bands, military units, flag bearers, bagpipers, leprechauns, a horse-drawn carriage with the parade’s Grand Marshal and Colleen, and colorful floats tossing Irish trinkets, green beads and doubloons!  Irish Derby/5K Run held in conjunction with the parade! Presented by the Hibernia Marching Society & The Gulf Coast Running Club!

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50th ANNUAL WAVELAND ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

March 15 (tentative)

St. Patrick’s Day parade with folks on floats throwing “goodies,” as well as cabbage, potatoes, and carrots for a grand Irish stew to visitors & locals! Family fun for all! Hosted by the Waveland Civic Association!

Parade begins near the city park at the corner of Central and Waveland Avenues. The parade will travel east on Central to Coleman Avenue, turn down Coleman Avenue to the beach, and then travel west on the beach back to Waveland Avenue.

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6th ANNUAL UNITY FESTIVAL

March 15 (tentative)

UNITE for a family friendly, all day festival featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, craft vendors, parade, beauty, food & FUN!

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29th ANNUAL SHENANIGAN’S ST. PATRICKS PARADE - GULFPORT

March 16 (tentative)

The popular tourist event and local favorite, celebrates the Irish heritage of so many of us on the MS Gulf Coast, as well as the many blessings we enjoy: faith, family and friends! The parade includes more than 50 units, with marchers, antique cars, floats, bagpipes and more. Spectators come from as far away as 100 miles, to catch the unique "prizes" thrown from the many colorful units... wooden nickels, beads, mini green beer steins, cabbages, potatoes and onions! The parade's official mascot is "Mr. Finnigan", and he is joined each year by a Grand Marshall and a Colleen, selected by the Quota Club!

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8th ANNUAL DOWN SOUTH BURNERS “BIKER BASH & TRACK SHOWDOWN WEEKEND”

April 17-20 (tentative)

The Down South Burners Motorcycle Club invites you and anyone that loves to ride – if you have two or four wheels…we love to have you! Largest motorbike Club Weekend in the Tristate!  Drag Motorcycle Racing, Car & Bike Show, Motorcycle Stunt Show, bikini, hard body contests & more! DRAG RACING SATURDAY ONLY! 

Vendors Wanted For Saturday Event @ Dragway - Contact Ms. Shon!

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3rd ANNUAL UNITY BLACK TIE BALL

April 19 (tentative)

UNITE for a FUNdraising event featuring dancing, heavy hors D'oerves, live music, open bar & FUN! Formal Attire.  Don't miss this...come have a "ball!"  Presented by the Unity Festival Inc!

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10th ANNUAL SECOND LINERS EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA

April 20

Join us for this family affair – filled with fun, prizes, games, food, and music for children 1-12 years old!

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3rd ANNUAL FASHIONETTA COTILLION!

April 26 (tentative)

The Fashionetta Cotillion pageant is more than just a pageant; it is for young ladies who exemplify poise, leadership and respect within their schools and communities, as well as a scholarship program offering many opportunities of achievement for the young women of Mississippi. Come out, view the beautiful pageantry, and enjoy an awesome dinner! Sponsored by The Upsilon Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc!

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YOGA & PILATE CLASSES!

DAILY!

Mention coupon & receive a Drop-In Discount for ONE CLASS or THE DAY!
$50 Package for FIVE Classes!

While on the MS Gulf Coast...want to relax even more? Try yoga! Shanti Yoga & Counseling is an innovative studio dedicated to teaching the art and science of yoga and meditation. "Shanti" in Sanskrit means "peace, calmness, tranquility" - all valuable qualities cultivated through the practice of yoga and meditation. Twenty-two classes a week in the following styles offered: Hot Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Zen Meditation, Ashtanga Yoga for life, Beginners Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, weekend workshops, and retreats! There is something for everyone! While here...RELAX even more...on the MS Gulf Coast!

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