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PLAN YOUR PLAY
?While planning your trip, enjoy these fun facts and make the most of your stay with these must-see locations and events on the Coast!
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1. CRUISIN’ THE COAST
Cruisin’ the Coast, “America’s Largest Block Party,” is a festival to celebrate antique, classic, and hot rod vehicles. In 2024, the festival had 9,961 registrants from 45 states, Canada, Germany, and Puerto Rico.
Cruisin’ Tip: Be sure to check the event scheduleatcruisinthecoast.comfor daily events and entertainment!
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2. PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
The Peter Anderson Festival, founded over 40 years ago in honor of Ocean Springs potter Peter Anderson, attracts over 100,000 people annually and has earned accolades including “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
3. MARY MAHONEY’S
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House opened its historic dining location on May 7, 1964. The French House was built in 1737 and served as headquarters for the Louisiana Territory.
4. THE BURIAL
The movie “The Burial,” starring Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx, is a legal drama loosely based on the true story of a Coastal Mississippi funeral home owner, Jeremiah O’Keefe, who sued a large funeral home corporation, Loewen Group, in 1995.
Coastal Tips: Arrive at the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival early, and pick up your limited edition commemorative T-shirt designed by Matt Stebly.
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