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Last updated: November 11, 2024


Celebrate the festive season in Gulfport with our ultimate holiday guide. From hometown residents to holiday guests, our guide highlights the best festive activities in Gulfport.

Popular Events: Experience the magic of the Christmas on the Water Boat Parade, where beautifully decorated boats illuminate the waterfront, creating a stunning display. With an array of local artisans and unique gifts, the Christmas City Gift Show offers a delightful shopping experience for all. And the Annual Snowflakes in the Bay is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing stunning light displays and seasonal cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Gulfport Holiday Markets and Shopping


What to Expect:

Private shopping experience for adults with wine and beer.

Description:

The Christmas City Gift Show is a premier shopping event featuring over 300 booths with thousands of gifts, including fashions, jewelry, gourmet foods, and handcrafted art.

Where: Biloxi | More Info: Christmas City Gift Show

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Gulfport Holiday Shows and Entertainment


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World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.

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The Nutcracker ballet tells the story of a young girl who is given a nutcracker doll as a present for the holiday season, featuring a captivating ballet with elaborate sets and costumes.

Where: Biloxi | More Info: The Nutcracker at Beau Rivage

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Holiday boat parade with decorated schooners and fireworks.

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Join the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum for a festive Christmas on the Water Cruise aboard the Biloxi Schooner. Decorated with holiday lights and music, the schooners will parade between the Biloxi Lighthouse and the Small Craft Harbor, culminating in a fireworks display.

Where: Biloxi | More Info: Christmas on the Water Cruise

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Gulfport Other Holiday Activities


What to Expect:

Holiday boat parade with fireworks.

Description:

Join a community-wide celebration featuring a boat parade with full holiday decorations and a fireworks show after the parade. The best viewing locations are between Biloxi Small Craft Harbor and Casino Row, and between Biloxi Lighthouse and Beau Rivage Resort Casino.

Where: Biloxi | More Info: Christmas on the Water Boat Parade

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Live Christmas music and festive activities in a historic setting.

Description:

The Annual Snowflakes & Sugarplum Festival in Bay St. Louis features a Christmas parade, Santa pictures, a bounce village, and live music, all set in the historic Depot District.

Where: Biloxi | More Info: Annual Snowflakes in the Bay

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Traditional maritime blessing ceremony with a colorful procession.

Description:

The Blessing of the Fleet & Fais Do-Do is a traditional ceremony where a local Catholic priest gives a ceremonial blessing to shrimp boats, marking the beginning of the shrimp fishing season. The event includes a colorful procession and a drop of an evergreen wreath into the Mississippi Sound in remembrance of lost fishermen. It also features a shrimp boat parade and various festivities.

Where: Biloxi | More Info: Blessing of the Fleet & Fais Do-Do

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