Page 8 - Discover South Mississippi - Fall, 2023

Welcome to
Coastal Mississippi
STAFF
PUBLISHER: MICHAEL SUNDERMAN michael@m2mediacorp.com
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: MARY SUNDERMAN mary@m2mediacorp.com
EDITOR: KELSEY SUNDERMAN-FOSTER kelsey@m2mediacorp.com
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BRIAN TREADAWAY brian@m2mediacorp.com MISSY DESCHER missy@m2mediacorp.com MADELINE SIMPSON madeline@m2mediacorp.com
CONTRIBUTORS:
John N. Felsher Kris Hummer Kimberly C. Rasmussen Victoria Snyder Cherie Ward
Welcome to Coastal Mississippi where we are “Crusin’” into the fall travel season and welcome you to ‘fall’ in love with all the southern charm that our region has to offer.
Coastal Mississippi in the fall comes alive with some
of our biggest events of the year. Things will kick off in October with Cruisin’ the Coast, an entire week of classic cars, rock ‘n’ roll, drag races, sock hops, and headline entertainment all along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Don’t miss the many festivals that take place every weekend, including the biggest one of all, the Annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs.
As November gives way to December, the Coast comes
alive with holiday magic at the Gulfport Harbor Lights
Festival. Jones Park will sparkle under the illumination of
over 1,500,000 lights guaranteeing a holiday memory that
will last a lifetime! But that’s not all; there are holiday festivals, parades, tree lightings, and events throughout the month of December, and you don’t want to miss any of the fun or the sweet holiday treats.
When you’re not celebrating the holiday season, take in the unobstructed views of the Mississippi Sound from a whole new perspective as you grab your running shoes for the Annual Gulf Coast Marathon. This event features a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and Kids marathon, all wrapped up with a spectacular post-race party.
All this and more can be found here in the pages of Discover, and we want you to experience them all along with our coastal charm and the best Gulf-to-table seafood. So, on behalf of the thousands of tourism professionals who call Costal Mississippi home, we are glad you’re here and ready to make your Fall getaway the best one yet.
Sincerely,
As the lower region of the hospitality state, welcoming visitors is kind of our thing. We’re happy to see you!
This issue of Discover Coastal Mississippi features some of the most exciting experiences that the Coast has to offer during the cooler months. From amazing cuisine to casino entertainment and unique festivals, this is surely a great time of year to be on the Gulf Coast. Check out our attractions guide to learn more about some of the Coast’s mostuniqueattractions.GulfportHarborLightsWinter Festival is one that you won’t want to miss!
In a joint venture with the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, Discover serves
as the Coast’s fulfillment magazine and aims to guide
visitors and newcomers through their coastal journey.
Each section features extensive lists that pair with a
numbered and easy to use map that makes locating your next destination a breeze! Discover also provides a calendar of events so you’ll never miss out on the excitement.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and discover Coastal Mississippi!
Judy Young, CDME
Executive Director,
Coastal Mississippi
Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
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