Mississippi Gulf Coast America 250 Celebration Guide

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

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June 27, 2026

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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Best for

All ages

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July 3, 2026

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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

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Best for

All ages

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July 4, 2026

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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

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Best for

All ages

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July 4, 2026

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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Best for

All ages

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July 2, 2026

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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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

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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

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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

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January 6–December 31, 2026

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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

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March 7–November 6, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Best for

All ages

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July 4, 2026

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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June 20, 2026

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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Best for

All ages

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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July 4, 2026

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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

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July 4, 2026

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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

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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

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