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PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Parades Celebrate Mardi Gras season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the rst parade of the season in Ocean Springs. Hosted by the Elks Lodge, nearly 100 oats grace downtown offering beads and trinkets to festival goers. Ocean Springs Night Parade hosted by the Ocean Springs Carnival Association lights up the night in downtown with oats, music and more.
MARCH
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration is held downtown, uptown all around town each
St. Patrick’s Day in Ocean Springs featuring specials at shops, galleries and restaurants. The evening time comes alive with music, drink specials and more featuring a Green Dessert Crawl visiting local restaurants.
Battle on the Bayou is an annual kayak race in Ocean Springs and one of the largest in the state. For experienced and novice, 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 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 amongst the historic live oaks in downtown Ocean Springs. Partnering with the local arts community the festival emphasizes community arts and nature.
SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL
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, special mass, boat regatta, children’s pet parade and the full dress reenactment at Fort Maurepas Park. This event is FREE to attend.
MAY
Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine
Festival celebrates the dining culture of Ocean Springs featuring savory tastes from
a selection of our restaurants. As a kick off to Restaurant Week, the month also features fun menus at participating restaurants, Free Food Friday giveaways and more. Tickets go on sale in April.
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, entertaining sessions and more. This event is FREE to attend.