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MARDI GRAS
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Parades Celebrate Mardi Gras season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the first parade of the season in Ocean Springs. Hosted by the Elks Lodge, nearly 100 floats hit the downtown streets offering beads and trinkets to festival goers. The Ocean Springs Night Parade hosted by the Ocean Springs Carnival Association lights up the night in downtown with floats, music and more.
MARCH
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration is held
downtown, uptown all around town each St. Patrick’s Day in Ocean Springs offering specials at shops, galleries and restaurants. The evening comes alive with music, drink specials and more.
Battle on the Bayou is an annual kayak race in Ocean Springs and one of the largest in the state. For experienced and novice alike, the competition welcomes kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards for a 9.5 mile race through Old Fort Bayou Blueways.
Spring Arts Festival: Herb, Garden & Art
is held on the last weekend in March. This is a celebration of spring and the arts with more than 100 artists, crafters and plant booths. The event is an outdoor festival set beneath the historic live oaks in downtown Ocean Springs. Partnering with the local arts community the festival emphasizes community arts and nature.
APRIL
1699 Weekend of Discovery celebrates the history and discovery of Ocean Springs in 1699. This 2-day event is hosted by the 1699 Historical Society of Ocean Springs. The weekend kicks off with a full dress presentation and reception, followed by a celebration with a 5 K run/walk, boat regatta, children’s pet parade and the full dress reenactment at Fort Maurepas Park. This event is FREE to attend.
MAY
Food Month featuring three events centered
around the culinary Mecca that has consumed Ocean Springs.
Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival
celebrates the dining culture of Ocean Springs featuring savory delights from a selection
of our restaurants. Tickets available in April. Restaurant Week sees a host of exciting new menus at participating restaurants. Free Food Fridays is a social media celebration all month long including giveaways and more.
JUNE
Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival is held in conjunction with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market in downtown Ocean Springs
and features vendors, blueberry recipes, free vanilla ice-cream topped with blueberries and strawberries, live entertainment and more. This event is FREE to attend.
PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
6 OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI 2018
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