Memorial Day Weekend is around the corner! Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day reminds us to honor and remember the fallen soldiers who lost their lives protecting our country. Commemorate the occasion and the unofficial start of summer by adding one more day of play and enjoying the three-day weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Enjoy Gulf Coast Beaches & Ship Island There are 26 miles of stunning, white-sand beaches peppered throughout our unique coastal communities. Biloxi Beach offers plenty of fun under the sun with ..read more

Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and we know you’re wondering when and where you can celebrate! We’ve done our research, so here is our Coastal Mississippi Official Mardi Gras Parade Schedule! Saturday, February 4, 2023 1:00 PM, Front Beach, Ocean Springs - Annual Ocean Springs - Elks Mardi Gras Parade 1:00 PM, Vidalia Rd., Pass Christian – Pass Christian Carnival Association Parade Saturday, February 11, 2023 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 792-A Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530 - GCCA 11th Annual Run for the Beads 10:00 AM, Downtown Biloxi ..read more

One of the best things we love about life on The Secret Coast is the mild climate that our region enjoys during the fall and winter months. There will still be plenty of beach and boating outings, but as the days become shorter there will be no shortage of cool evenings filled with great events and things to do during your Coastal Mississippi vacation. On the days when you find yourself sporting your favorite college team's sweatshirt or bundled in your favorite comfy sweater, you might find yourself craving a steaming bowl filled with ..read more

We get it. You're on vacation, but you still have to satisfy your Target, Walmart, and other basic shopping needs. Never fear, Coastal Mississippi has you covered. Here on the Secret Coast, not everything is a secret. We have plenty of shopping centers for all your shopping needs! You can find whatever you need at one of our excellent, state-of-the-art shopping malls or quaint boutiques. Gulfport Premium Outlets For designer gear, Gulfport Premium Outlets has it all. You can shop an exciting collection of stores, including Kate Spade, Nike ..read more

VETERANS DAY - To honor our heroic veterans, Coastal Mississippi offers multiple events for the men and women who bravely fought in defense of our freedom, including the Annual Jackson County Veterans Day Program and Veterans Day Weekend at the Mississippi Aquarium! Put on your red, white, and blue then come on out to honor our veterans! THANKSGIVING - Thanksgiving Day on the Secret Coast is full of families celebrating the holidays and giving thanks for all the year's blessings. While you're celebrating, head on over to the 3rd Annual otter ..read more

Each coastal community offers experiences that are unique to Coastal Mississippi, but also unique to that community. You cannot go wrong venturing out to any one of them, and we encourage you to visit them all! The most beautiful part of Highway 90 is right here in Coastal Mississippi, and it will take you all the way from Waveland to Moss Point, right by the Gulf of Mexico and a 26-mile-long beach (the longest man-made beach in the nation). Check out the best local things to do and see, but don’t limit yourself to what is listed here. There are many treasures waiting to be found on the Secre ..read more

If you're an avid fishermen, you're in luck, because Coastal Mississippi has an abundance of opportunities for fishing all yearlong! Choose from locations in the Mississippi Sound, Back Bay, Bay of St. Louis, wetlands, rivers, piers, and more. With over 200 species of fish up for grabs, the Secret Coast is a fisherman's paradise ..read more

Say goodbye to winter – spring 2022 is here! As we welcome sunny skies and rising temperatures, we’d also like to welcome these attractions that are reopening for the season. We hope you’re prepared for endless fun, because we know how to have a good time on the Secret Coast ..read more

Did you know that there are several places along The Secret Coast that are significant in African American History? This Black History Month, we encourage you to celebrate the progress we've made as a society by visiting each location. In this article, we will uncover exhibits and other points of interest regarding the origin of local African American movements. Keep reading to see where your self-guided tour of paying homage will begin ..read more

There’s no time quite like family time in Coastal Mississippi! Make the most of your experience on The Secret Coast with these 50 fun family activities ..read more