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Special Needs Halloween Costume Ball
Open to all ages with physical and mental disabilities and takes place at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Halloween on Howard
Annual drive-by trick-or- treating event along Howard Avenue. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Annual Fall Muster
Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the Civil War era. Takes place at Beauvoir, 2244 Beach Blvd. Fees apply.
Biloxi Fall Festival
Pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, vendor booths, games, crafts, and more at the Biloxi Visitors Center.
NOVEMBER
Senior Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship
Open to ages 55 and older. Door prizes. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Ron Meyer's Christmas City Gift Show
Holiday shopping event featuring hundreds of craft and food vendors and breakfast with Santa. Takes place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Admission charged.
Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Senior Prom
Open to ages 50 and older. Live music, themed event. Admission charged.
Special Needs and Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Open to all ages with physical and mental disabilities at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
DECEMBER
Harrison County East Biloxi Community Senior Center Christmas Open House
Features arts and crafts, homemade pottery, painted ceramics, food, healthcare vendors, and door prizes. Hosted by the senior center, 461 Parker St.
Lighting of
the Biloxi Lighthouse Ceremonial lighting of the lighthouse in Christmas colors. Features cookies, hot chocolate, and Christmas shirts and ornaments for purchase. Hosted at the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd.
Annual Christmas on the Water Children’s Parade
Downtown parade featuring kindergarten to 4th graders riding in hay wagons to celebrate Christmas. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Christmas Lighting of the Town Green Christmas decorations, Santa, hot chocolate, and cookies at the Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
21st Annual Christmas in the City
Downtown festival, Howard Avenue, G.E. Street, Jackson Street, & Rue Magnolia areas with local choir performances, entertainers, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, vendors, and more. Hosted by Biloxi Main Street.
Christmas on
the Water
Boats parade in full holiday décor along the Mississippi Sound and a fireworks show. Takes place during the first weekend in December.
Biloxi Visitors Center Holiday Open House Dozens of artists and craftsmen show and sell their wares for Christmas shoppers at Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd.
Senior’s Christmas Bingo Special
Annual event open to ages 55 and older at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Special Needs Christmas Dance Annual event open to all ages with physical and mental disabilities at
the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. Hosted by Biloxi Parks & Recreation.
Annual Woolmarket Christmas Parade Woolmarket Road area parade.
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Holiday Open House
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a tour through the
museum, and shop at the museum,115 1st St.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon Marathon, half marathon, 5K, and Kid's Marathon along Beach Boulevard. Registration fees apply.
Christmas Parade
East Biloxi. O’Reilly Park, 431 Division St. to Henry Beck Park, 671 Division St. Hosted by Main Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Bike Biloxi
Downtown community bicycle ride held on the third Tuesday of each month.
The ride begins at the
Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., and ends with refreshments and food at
a downtown restaurant at cyclist’s expense. Helmets and lights recommended. Hosted by Biloxi Main Street.
Biloxi Main Street Book Club Monthly book club held at a downtown restaurant. A new book is showcased at each meeting. Hosted by Biloxi Main Street.
First Friday Block Party March-November
Monthly event held in the HowHop Creative District, corner of Howard Avenue and Hopkins Boulevard featuring live entertainment, food vendors, and more. Hosted by Biloxi Main Street.
Biloxi Skate Park
Weekly Wednesday Skatepark Meetups 205 Hopkins Blvd.
Monthly Events
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This calendar includes some events from earlier this year—we’ve kept them listed so you can mark your Calendars and plan ahead for next year’s Biloxi happenings. Check event pages for next-year dates and updates as they’re announced!