Choose to visit us for a July 4th holiday, you will not be disappointed. Firework displays are held in most cities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. You will have many choices. In addition to fireworks, several communities host musical events along with food, drink, and games.
You need to book accommodations in advance, July 4th is the second busiest time on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. July is the high season. Go to our home page and select a property, be sure the dates are available, and book now.
Here is the 2003 schedule of events:
<| City | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | July 4 | 9:00 PM | Pascagoula Beach Park |
| Gautier | July 4 | 9:00 PM | Gautier Municipal Complex |
| Vancleave | July 4 | 9:00 PM | Vancleave High School |
| Ocean Springs | July 3 | 9:00 PM | Fort Maurepas Park |
| Biloxi | July 4 | 9:00 PM | Biloxi Beach between Margaritaville and Hardrock Casino |
| Gulfport | July 4 | 8:45 PM | Jones Park |
| Long Beach | June 29 | 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 PM | Long Beach Town Green |
| Pass Christian | July 4 | 9:00 PM | Pass Christian Harbor |
| Diamondhead | June 29 | 9:00 PM | Harbor Circle |
| Bay St. Louis | July 4 | 8:30 PM | Jordan River Beach |
| Waveland | July 4 | 9:00 PM | Garfield Ladner Pier | /td>
If going to one of these events above is not enough to keep you busy, consider using our checklist below of just a few things you can do in between:
- Go to a fireworks show
- Watch a July 4 parade
- Visit the Ocean Springs Museum of Art
- Take a walk on the beach
- Go for a swim in the Gulf of Mexico
- Go fishing
- Snorkel or scuba dive
- Rent a Jet Ski
- Take a boat tour
- Go kayaking or canoeing
- Play golf
- Margaritaville
- Rent a golf cart in Ocean Springs
- Go hiking or biking
- Visit the Audubon Bird Sanctuary
- Visit the Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Visit the Pascagoula River Audubon Center
- Visit the Mississippi Aquarium
- Visit the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
- Visit the Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Presidential Home
- Visit the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Visit the Hancock Whitney Discovery Center
- Visit the Mississippi Children’s Museum
- Shop downtown Ocean Springs or Bay St. Louis
- Go to a concert or show
- Go to a movie
- Have a picnic on the beach
- Go shopping
- Gaming at one of 12 casinos
- Tent camp on Deer Island
- BBQ on the Beach in a fire pit
- Take a dinner cruise
- Visit Ship Island for the day
- Rent a boat and visit bayous and islands
- Have a meal at a local restaurant
News and Activities
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