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Mississippi Gulf Coast America 250 Celebration Guide

One beautiful local guide to the parades, fireworks, festivals, music, history and family celebrations surrounding America’s 250th birthday.

AMERICA’S 250TH · JULY 4, 2026

Find your place in the celebration.

BluSup 250 begins at home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, then reaches across Mississippi and the nation. Browse verified events, exhibitions, family activities, service opportunities, student programs and landmark national moments.

35 researched listings 10 ways to explore 18 Coast-area listings 11 marked free

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Event Categories

Each category opens a hand-checked collection of individual event and program boxes below.

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1 LISTING

Long Beach Spotlight

The full-day Long Beach Jubilee: vendors, parade, block party and fireworks.

June 27, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast Featured

LONG BEACH

Long Beach 4th of July Jubilee

A full-day hometown celebration in downtown Long Beach, beginning with local vendors, followed by a patriotic parade, an evening block party and a beachfront fireworks finale.

Date
June 27, 2026
Time
9 a.m.–11 p.m.
Location
Downtown Long Beach / Jeff Davis Avenue
Admission
Free public celebration
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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2 LISTINGS

Mississippi Gulf Coast

Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Waveland and neighboring communities.

June 27, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby Featured

PASCAGOULA

America 250 Party in Pascagoula

Downtown Pascagoula opens the celebration with the Yankee Doodle Dog & Kid Parade, then continues with Sip & Shop specials, festive drinks at participating businesses and activities for children.

Date
June 27, 2026
Time
Parade begins 10 a.m.
Location
Downtown Pascagoula
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

June 27, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

POPLARVILLE

America’s 250th Birthday — We The People

A community celebration built around a free golf-cart and bicycle parade, scavenger hunt, coloring contest, live entertainment, food trucks and artisan booths on the Town Green.

Date
June 27, 2026
Time
5–8 p.m.
Location
Town Green, Poplarville
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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6 LISTINGS

Fireworks & July 4th

Waterfront fireworks, stadium finales, patriotic viewing areas and Independence Day gatherings.

July 3, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

DIAMONDHEAD

Diamondhead Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

An evening community celebration at the Noma Drive football field, with gathering time before a 9 p.m. fireworks show.

Date
July 3, 2026
Time
7–10:30 p.m.; fireworks 9 p.m.
Location
Noma Drive Football Field
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 3, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby Featured

OCEAN SPRINGS

Freedom Over Ocean Springs

Front Beach becomes the viewing area for an Independence Day eve celebration featuring a DJ at 7 p.m. and fireworks over the waterfront at 9 p.m.

Date
July 3, 2026
Time
DJ 7 p.m.; fireworks 9 p.m.
Location
Front Beach, Ocean Springs
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby Featured

BILOXI

Red, White & Biloxi — An America 250 Celebration

Biloxi’s holiday celebration includes fireworks at the Shuckers game at Keesler Federal Park. A separate Boom Boom Committee show is also scheduled from a barge near Deer Island.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
See game and city schedules
Location
Keesler Federal Park, 105 Caillavet Street / Biloxi beachfront
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby Featured

GULFPORT

Ignite the Night — America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show

Gulfport’s America 250 fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m. and can be viewed from Jones Park, Gulfport Marina and designated beach parking bays. Moses Jetty closes early that morning.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Fireworks 8:45 p.m.
Location
Jones Park, Gulfport Marina and Gulfport beachfront
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

PASCAGOULA

Pascagoula Fireworks Show

A beachside fireworks show visible along Beach Boulevard. Parking is planned east of Beach Park, with synchronized patriotic music carried on Magic 93.7.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Fireworks 8:45 p.m.
Location
Beach Boulevard, Pascagoula
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

PICAYUNE

Picayune Independence Day Celebration

An Independence Day gathering with live music and a 20-minute musical fireworks display at Friendship Park.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Begins 4 p.m.
Location
Friendship Park, 1701 S. Haugh Avenue
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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8 LISTINGS

Family & Outdoor Fun

Parks, crafts, pools, games, food, recreation and free family activities.

June 27, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

PICAYUNE

250 Years of America Celebration in the Park

An all-day park festival with food trucks, artisan vendors, inflatables, a Kids Zone, live music, games, contests, a community time capsule and a laser-light finale.

Date
June 27, 2026
Time
11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Location
Crosby Commons Park
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 2, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby Featured

OCEAN SPRINGS

Ocean Springs 250 Block Party

A free family block party at the municipal library with hamburgers, hot dogs, music, arts and crafts, plus the burial of a special community time capsule.

Date
July 2, 2026
Time
6–8 p.m.
Location
Ocean Springs Municipal Library, 525 Dewey Avenue
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 3, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

WAVELAND

Buccaneer A250 Pool Party

A free America 250 pool-party celebration at Buccaneer State Park on July 3. Check the public source for pool hours and any park-entry details.

Date
July 3, 2026
Time
See public source
Location
Buccaneer State Park, 1150 S Beach Boulevard
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

WAVELAND

Buccaneer State Park America 250th Celebration

A free all-day America 250 celebration with a pool party, coastal recreation and a festive evening finale beside the Gulf.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
All day
Location
Buccaneer State Park, 1150 S Beach Boulevard
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi statewide

MORTON

Roosevelt State Park America 250 Celebration

A free all-day park festival with themed activities, outdoor recreation and a grand finale in the rolling hills of central Mississippi.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Begins 10 a.m.
Location
Roosevelt State Park, 2149 MS-13
Admission
Free
Best for
Families · outdoor recreation

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi statewide

HATTIESBURG

Paul B. Johnson State Park Celebration

A full day of kayaking, water-based recreation and outdoor fun, ending with an America 250 evening finale.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Begins 10 a.m.
Location
Paul B. Johnson State Park, 319 Geiger Lake Road
Admission
Free
Best for
Families · paddlers · outdoor recreation

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi statewide

QUITMAN

Clarkco State Park America 250 Celebration

A July Fourth park celebration featuring biking, a fishing rodeo and other outdoor activities before a special finale.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Begins 10 a.m.
Location
Clarkco State Park, 386 Clark County Road
Admission
Free
Best for
Families · anglers · cyclists

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi statewide

MCCOMB

Percy Quin State Park America 250 Celebration

A carnival-style day of games, recreation and family fun capped by a memorable end-of-day finale.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Begins 10 a.m.
Location
Percy Quin State Park, 2036 Percy Quin Drive
Admission
Free
Best for
Families · children · outdoor recreation

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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6 LISTINGS

History, Heritage & Museums

Historic sites, exhibits, time capsules, museums and stories that connect 1776 to today.

January 6–December 31, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby Featured

BILOXI

Keepers of the Coast: Preserving Black History at Pleasant Reed

A year-long preservation and interpretation project strengthening the Pleasant Reed House as a place to explore Black history, coastal life and the people who shaped Biloxi.

Date
January 6–December 31, 2026
Time
Museum schedule
Location
Pleasant Reed House / Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
Admission
Museum admission may apply
Best for
History lovers · families

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

March 7–November 6, 2026
Mississippi statewide Featured

JACKSON

Mississippi Made

A special America 250 exhibition celebrating the people, products, creativity and cultural traditions made in Mississippi.

Date
March 7–November 6, 2026
Time
Museum hours
Location
Two Mississippi Museums
Admission
Museum admission may apply
Best for
Families · students · history lovers

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

March 10–July 21, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

OCEAN SPRINGS

Revolutionary War Dining Series

A monthly dining series pairing food and hospitality with rotating themes from the American Revolution, continuing through the anniversary season.

Date
March 10–July 21, 2026
Time
Monthly dates; check source
Location
Meador Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Admission
Reservations / ticketed
Best for
Adults · history lovers

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

April 14–July 31, 2026
Mississippi statewide

MISSISSIPPI

Unvanquished Soil: A Year at Greenfield Farm

A documentary photography exhibition exploring agricultural life, continuity, labor and the legacy of a Mississippi farm through a full year of images.

Date
April 14–July 31, 2026
Time
Venue schedule
Location
See official event listing
Admission
Check source
Best for
Photography · history · agriculture

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

June 13, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

LUCEDALE

Pilgrimage & Family Day in the Park

A family afternoon combining visits to historic downtown sites with entertainment and children’s activities in and around City Park.

Date
June 13, 2026
Time
2–5 p.m.
Location
Lucedale City Park and downtown historic sites
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby Featured

PASS CHRISTIAN

Pass Christian: 250 Years of History

An open house with a continuously running presentation tracing Pass Christian’s historical and cultural influences from the early 1700s to today, including Hurricane Katrina material.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location
Pass Christian Historical Society, 201 E. Scenic Drive
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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4 LISTINGS

Music, Theater & Performances

Concerts, original productions, patriotic music, storytelling and rooftop celebrations.

June 4–27, 2026
Mississippi statewide

HATTIESBURG

FestivalSouth: America 250 Programming

FestivalSouth’s 2026 season honors American artistry through music, theater and performance, with programming connected to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Date
June 4–27, 2026
Time
Multiple performances
Location
Multiple Hattiesburg venues
Admission
Ticketed and free events
Best for
Arts lovers · families

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

June 20, 2026
Mississippi Featured

JACKSON

United in Song: A Mississippi America250 Celebration

Mississippi’s signature statewide America 250 event brings together voices from across the state for patriotic music, live performance and storytelling.

Date
June 20, 2026
Time
6–8 p.m.
Location
Mississippi Coliseum
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast / nearby

GULFPORT

Markham Hotel 4th of July Celebration

A ticketed rooftop and upstairs-bar celebration with live music and elevated views of Gulfport’s fireworks. Capacity is limited, so visitors should confirm ticket availability.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
4–11 p.m.
Location
The Markham Hotel, Gulfport
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 17–19, 2026
Mississippi

COASTAL MISSISSIPPI

Happy Birthday America! An Original Musical

An original patriotic musical included in Coastal Mississippi’s America 250 programming. The public listing should be checked for the confirmed venue, curtain times and ticket information.

Date
July 17–19, 2026
Time
See official schedule
Location
See official event listing
Admission
Check source
Best for
All ages

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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2 LISTINGS

Service & Volunteer Opportunities

National and Mississippi projects that turn the anniversary into community service.

Throughout 2026
Nationwide Featured

NATIONWIDE

America Gives: Log Volunteer Hours

America250’s national service initiative invites individuals and organizations to volunteer, record their hours and help make 2026 a record-setting year of service.

Date
Throughout 2026
Time
Anytime
Location
Online / local volunteer projects
Admission
Free
Best for
Individuals · nonprofits · civic groups

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

March 1–July 4, 2026
Mississippi statewide

MAGEE

Magee America 250 Service Project

A community-wide effort led by the chamber and local groups to collect 250 contributions and turn the anniversary into practical service for neighbors.

Date
March 1–July 4, 2026
Time
Ongoing
Location
Magee community collection sites
Admission
Free to participate
Best for
Volunteers · civic groups · churches

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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2 LISTINGS

Students & Educational Programs

Student contests, educational resources, exhibits and youth-centered America 250 programs.

April 20–July 2, 2026
Mississippi statewide

MID-MISSISSIPPI

Voices of Mid-Mississippi: A Community Time Capsule

A public invitation to contribute memories, stories and community artifacts to a time capsule preserving everyday Mississippi voices for the future.

Date
April 20–July 2, 2026
Time
Library schedule
Location
Participating library; see source
Admission
Free
Best for
Families · students · community members

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

Summer 2026
Nationwide Featured

NATIONWIDE

America’s Field Trip: 2026 Student Stories

Explore the 2026 student awardees and selected writing and artwork answering the question “What does America mean to you?” The contest drew entries from every state and U.S. territories.

Date
Summer 2026
Time
Online
Location
Online showcase and field-trip destinations
Admission
Free
Best for
Students · teachers · families

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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4 LISTINGS

National Signature Events

Major America250 moments, livestreams and landmark celebrations across the United States.

July 3–4, 2026
Nationwide / livestream Featured

NEW YORK CITY

Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show & Ball Drops

A coast-to-coast broadcast benefit and rolling series of eight ceremonial ball drops marking midnight across American time zones, anchored by the historic Times Square countdown.

Date
July 3–4, 2026
Time
Begins July 3; broadcast schedule
Location
One Times Square / nationwide broadcast
Admission
Livestream; limited ticketed experiences
Best for
Nationwide audience

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
National signature Featured

PHILADELPHIA

America’s Time Capsule Dedication

The official America250 time capsule will be dedicated at Independence Hall with artifacts intended to tell the story of the United States at 250 and be reopened in 2276.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Schedule to be announced
Location
Independence Hall
Admission
Public details developing
Best for
History lovers · nationwide audience

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 4, 2026
National signature Featured

LOS ANGELES

America’s Block Party — Los Angeles & Nationwide

A family-friendly flagship concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum joins synchronized block parties and livestream participation across every state and territory.

Date
July 4, 2026
Time
Schedule to be announced
Location
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and participating communities nationwide
Admission
Ticket and livestream details developing
Best for
Families · music fans · nationwide audience

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

July 5, 2026
Nationwide

NATIONWIDE

America’s Day of Reflection

The day after the fireworks invites Americans to reflect on the anniversary through gatherings, prayer, meals, continued celebrations and personal acts of remembrance.

Date
July 5, 2026
Time
All day
Location
Communities nationwide
Admission
Free / community-led
Best for
All Americans

Confirmed / source checked · Checked June 12, 2026

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