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GAUTIER MULLET FESTIVAL
October 18
Over in Gautier, the Mullet Festival is delightfully fishy and proudly quirky. A mix of small-town charm and seafood celebration, this community bash features a mullet toss, Gulf Coast eats, local music, and more. It’s warm-hearted, and completely worth a detour.
PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
November 8–9, Downtown Ocean Springs Ocean Springs becomes a living gallery each November as more than 400 artisans from across the country set up shop beneath the oaks. From pottery and paintings to handmade jewelry and one-of-a-kind woodwork, the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is where creativity blooms on every corner. Add in shrimp and grits, sweet treats, and live music under the autumn sun—and you’ve got the heartbeat of the season.
GULFPORT HARBOR LIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL
November–December, Jones Park
One word: lights. Millions of them!
Set against the Gulfport Harbor, the Harbor Lights Winter Festival glows with animated displays, carnival rides, a shimmering train, and Santa’s Village. It’s a Southern snow globe—no mittens required.
CHRISTMAS IN THE BAY
November 29, Old Town Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis kicks off the holiday season with twinkling golf carts, carolers, and Santa himself parading through Old Town. The route ends at the Historic Train Depot for a tree lighting, cocoa, and photos with the Big Guy in Red. It’s cozy, Coastal, and full of hometown cheer.
CHRISTMAS ON THE WATER
December 6, Gulfport & the Mississippi Sound Only the Coast could pull off a floating Christmas parade. Boats decked out in garland and lights cruise the Sound, fireworks shimmer across the water, and the shoreline comes alive with salt-air sparkle. It’s tradition with a tide—and the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
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