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23 Krewe of Legacy Mardi Gras Parade
Floats, horse & buggies, golf carts, antique cars and more parade throughout a
5-mile circular route North of Interstate 10. The parade starts and ends at Neco’s Market Place. Spectators free. Parade starts at 1pm.
Pass Christian Area 228.216.2097
29-31Orchid Show and Plant Sale
Beautiful exhibits constructed by the
commercial dealers, Orchid Societies from Miss. and across the country. Many plants available for purchase. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Orchid Society. Times are Fri noon-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
Gautier Convention Center www.gcorchids.org
30 Top Of The Hops Beer Fest
Get your taste buds ready for some great beer tastings.
Tickets include a commemorative sampling mug and unlimited, two-ounce samples of over 150 world-class craft beers. Education sessions, live music, cornhole, Mixology Garden and much more. Tickets are $40 and up. Or $20 for the designated driver. $5 parking. MS Coast Convention Center 228.594.3700
18 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Battle of the
Bands
This annual parade starting at 11am, celebrates civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy the beat and choreography of the best marching bands in the South as they perform at the “Battle of the Bands” following the parade. Cost is $1.
MGM Park, Biloxi
228.234.5582
26 The Fab Four
This ultimate tribute
is elevated far above every other Beatles tribute due
to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for- note live renditions of Beatles’ songs, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching
the real thing. Doors open at 6:30pm, Showtime at 8pm. Tickets start at $9.99
Hard Rock Casino 877.877.6256
30 Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade Parade rolls at 1pm
throughout downtown Ocean Springs rain or shine. Beginning on East Beach by the site of
the Ocean Springs Yacht Club, continues through downtown Ocean Springs and finishes at the Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School. Spectators free.
Historic Downtown Ocean Springs 228.872.2501
30 Mardi Gras Draw Start the Mardi Gras
season off with a “buck”...well many bucks. Enjoy
a fundraising evening featuring a dinner, silent auction, dancing to live entertainment and of course, the Drawdown, worth $4,000. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Elementary in D’Iberville. Fun starts at 7pm. Call for tickets.
St. Martin Community Center 228.392.4180 www.sacredheartelementary.org
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