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Ocean Springs Independence Day Celebration, 6 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day with this annual firework show! Fireworks will start at 9 p.m.
Fort Maurepas Park oceansprings-ms.gov
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Diamondhead 4th of July Celebration 7 p.m.
Enjoy food trucks, fireworks, and music. Joni Compretta & Baytown Groove will be providing live entertainment. This event is sure to be a lot of fun for children, family, and friends!
Harbor Circle
Facebook @City of Diamondhead, Mississippi
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Annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest
Come enjoy good food and the summer sun and this crab-focused festival! There will be music, activities, and rides for the whole family.
Our Lady of the Gulf
olgchurch.net
Facebook @OLG Crab Festival
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Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
A fantastic event for the whole family and a competition for anglers of all ages. Not an angler? That’s okay! Enjoy a day filled with exciting prizes, delicious food from local vendors, and plenty of shopping options. It’s a celebration of fun, community, and fishing that you won’t want to miss!
Jones Park mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com
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4th of July Fins, Fireworks & Frosty Beers
Enjoy this after-hours event at Mississippi Aquarium featuring all of your favorite aquatic wonders plus a pop-up beer garden! Come hungry because you’ll also receive exclusive access to local food trucks who will have their most popular dishes available for purchase on the west lawn.
Mississippi Aquarium msaquarium.org
The Band Perry: A Homecoming Doors open at 7 p.m.
Show starts at 8 p.m.
After a creative hiatus, this trio is back! The lineup features original members Kimberly and Reid Perry, along with celebrated musician and family member Johnny Costello on mandolin and guitar. The band's return coincides with the 15th anniversary of their debut album. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast hollywoodgulfcoast.com
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Closing Reception: Old Souls by Sarah Megan Jenkins, 5:30-7p.m.
This event is free to the public and refreshments will be served! There will be a Tea Talk at 6:00 p.m.
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center themaryc.art
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Don’t Worry Be Happy VIP Party at 6 p.m. Main Event at 7 p.m.
This fun community event raises awareness and funds for mental health programs. Celebrate the honorees in their support
of mental health and wellness. Enjoy live music, food tasting with local restaurants, games, and a live and silent auction. Admission starts at $50. Wear your favorite 1950s look!
Biloxi Civic Center msmentalhealth.org
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Grown Folk Summer Camp: Adult Art Workshop Series
Creativity is a lifelong journey. But life never seems to stop. Make some time for yourself and join these weekly summer art workshops in a variety of media. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series! Additional workshop on August 1. Walter Anderson Museum of Art walterandersonmuseum.org
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