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St. Paul’s Carnival Association Parade 12 p.m.
Celebrate the season the weekend before the big day! Parade makes a loop and starts at the corner of Davis Ave. and Second St. Pass Christian
www.stpaulcarnival.com
Facebook @St. Paul Carnival Association
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Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Festivities start at 2 p.m. Parade rolls at 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy this Lundi Gras tradition! This
golf cart parade is not to be missed. A pre-parade tailgate party will be held on the grounds of the Bay St. Louis Depot. The Krewe will be providing food for
the Tailgate, but please bring your own beverages. Parade starts on Bookter St. and ends near the beach.
Bay St. Louis
www.mkotsh.com
Facebook @Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse
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Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade
This parade started in 1908 with 17 floats. Now, the parade boasts 24 association owned floats and that doesn’t even include private entry floats! Starting on Main St. and ending after Porter Ave.
Biloxi
www.msgcca.org
Facebook @Gulf Coast Carnival Association
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Rascal Flatts with Special Guests Chris Lane & Lauren Alaina
7 p.m.
Come out to see this iconic country band on their reunion tour!
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center www.mscoastcoliseum.com
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Heart with Special Guest Lucinda Williams 6 p.m.
Enjoy this classic rock band as they tour the country!
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center www.mscoastcoliseum.com
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Krewe of Pawseidon Pawrade Festivities start at 1 p.m. Pawrade rolls at 2 p.m.
If you thought the Mardi Gras season was over, here’s your chance to get some more celebrating in at this walking parade. And this time with some adorable pups! Pawrade starts and ends at Cafe BoneJour. The Best Pooch Costume and Best Creative Float will be announced there!
Bay St. Louis www.kreweofpawseidon.square.site
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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228 Vintage Market 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Come shop from a selection of local artists and vintage vendors this pop up market. os1515 CRAVE Food Hall
Facebook @228 Vintage Market
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Marine Science Night 5:30-9 p.m.
Dive into an evening of wonder and hands-on learning! Mississippi Aquarium, in partnership with Saint Stanislaus, invites children in kindergarten through 6th grade to explore the incredible world of marine science. Space is limited, so make sure to purchase your tickets online soon! Mississippi Aquarium www.msaquarium.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS March 14 | Miniature Matchbox Shrines
The Arts Hancock County | www.hancockarts.org
March 13-14 | Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, and Beyond Festival
Long Beach Town Green | www.gcbeerbaconfest.com
March 26 | Taste of South Mississippi
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center | www.krocmscoast.org