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17 Tony Orlando Orlando was born in
New York City and began hitting the charts at the
age of 16 as the first vocal artist to sign with Epic Record. He
later routed his musical career
to the non-performance side and became one of the youngest vice- presidents for CBS Records. Event begins at 8pm and tickets start at $25 each.
Golden Nugget Biloxi www.goldennugget.com/biloxi
24 Jennifer Nettles Lead vocalist for
international super duo Sugarland, has become one of the
most popular singer-songwriters
in music today. At the 2009 ACM Awards, Nettles was honored with the “Crystal Milestone Award” for being the first woman to be the solo songwriter on an ACM “Song of the Year” winner since 1972. Concert starts at 8pm with tickets from $65. IP Casino Resort & Spa, Studio A 228.436.3000
28 Annual Gulf Coast Carnival Association
Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras beads, cups and other trinkets are thrown from over
100 beautifully decorated floats. Parade begins at 1pm, starting
at Main St, Hwy 90, following the route to Lameuse St, Martin Luther King Jr, Reynoir St., Hwy 90, Porter Ave and ending on Howard Ave near Caillavet St. Downtown Biloxi
228.432.8806
17 Dennis Miller American stand-up
comedian, talk show host, political commentator, sports commentator, actor, and television
and radio personality. He is known for his critical assessments of current events, laced with pop culture references and delivered in an idiosyncratic verbal style. Event begins at 8pm with tickets from $39.95.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 228.386.7111
24 Ocean Springs Carnival Association
Night Parade
Parade begins at 7pm on Porter Ave. and Front Beach Dr, turns left on Washington, right on Government, and right on Holcolmb.
Downtown Ocean Springs 228.355.0146
25 Annual Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi
Gras Parade
Parade begins at 12pm on Gex Drive, takes a left on Aloha Drive, to Kalani Drive and right on Golf Club Drive.
Diamondhead, Mississippi www.diamondhead.ms.gov
27 Annual Gulf Coast Carnival Association
Coronation Ball
This event pays tribute to historical and literary themes yearly with different tableaus and masked royalty steeped in the kind of ceremonial drama worthy of a classical epic. Event takes place from 8pm-1am with free admission for viewers.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
228.432.8806
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