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CALENDAR
JANUARY
Biloxi Twelfth Night Celebration Biloxi kicks off Carnival season with a parade! Revelers will parade to Biloxi City Hall, 140 Lameuse St., where the building will illuminate in carnival colors. Event features the presentation of the flag bears, music, and food. Hosted by the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum, Gulf Coast Carnival Association, and City of Biloxi.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration
Two to three days of events put together by various organizations to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and advocate for equality against racial segregation.
FEBRUARY
Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade
Annual children's parade celebrating Mardi Gras. Children ages 12 and younger parade downtown and dress up and decorate floats in the Gulf Coast Carnival Association theme
for the year. Event includes a costume and float competition. First, second, and third-place awards are given. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Annual Krewe of Barkloxi PAWrade Annual parade at Point Cade Pavilion featuring dogs! Registration applies. PAWsented by the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
Special Needs Mardi Gras Ball & Dance
Event is held at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, for all ages with physical and mental disabilities. Event includes crowning of a King, Queen, Grand Duke, and Duchess, hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, and entertainment. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Arbor Day Run/ Walk/Roll
for Disability Awareness
An annual event held at the Point Cadet Plaza, 121 Cadet St. and nearby streets. Registration fees apply. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Running Club.
Black History Program
The event features speakers, musical selections, and food. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Krewe of Neptune Night Parade
MARCH
Krewe of Neptune Night Parade
Parade in Downtown Biloxi on the Saturday before Mardi Gras Day featuring floats built in New Orleans, a dozen marching bands from throughout the state, and an abundance of throws.
Gulf Coast Carnival Association Day Parade
Held on Fat Tuesday, the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s Mardi Gras Day Parade started in 1908 and features King d’Iberville and Queen Ixolib, 24 association floats, many private entry floats, marching bands, and more.
Biloxi Main Street Irish Festival
Event on the Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd., features Irish vendors, music, food, and more. Hosted by Biloxi Main Street.
St. Patrick's Day 5K Run
Run held in Downtown Biloxi. Registration fees apply. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Running Club.
Annual Hibernia Society St. Patrick's Day Parade
Annual parade held in Downtown Biloxi and features floats, bands, flag bearers, bagpipes, a horse-drawn carriage, and Grand Marshall and Colleen. Hosted by the Hibernia Marching Society.
Annual Irish Malarkey Party Downtown Biloxi event celebrates the Irish culture
and features music, food, and vendors. Hosted by the Hibernia Marching Society.
City of Biloxi Extravaganza
Easter egg hunt, games, and more. Held at the Woolmarket Elementary School, 12513 John Lee Road, and hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt, games and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Open to all ages with physical and mental disabilities. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Annual Biloxi Chamber Craft Beer Fest
Features homebrews, food, live music and more. Takes place
at Keesler Federal Park and hosted by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce.
APRIL
Tradition Triathlon
Sprint triathlon held in The Village at Tradition, 12661 Village Ave. W. The race course includes a 600-yard lake swim, a 16.2-mile bike course, and a 5K run. Event hosted by the Gulf Coast Running Club.
Earth Day Celebration Cleanup
Annual community clean-up encouraging the community to clean up areas in Biloxi. Bags and gloves supplied. Hosted by Biloxi Main Street.
Special Needs Prom
Annual prom held at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, for all ages with physical and mental disabilities. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
MAY
National Day of Prayer
Held at Biloxi City Hall, 140 Lameuse St., as an annual observance prayer ceremony. Open to people of all faiths to pray for the nation.
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