Celebrate the completion of the Seeds of Freedom Pavilion at the Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center. This space commemorates individuals and groups that have worked and sacrificed for food sovereignty and agricultural innovation right here in the Mississippi Delta. This area honors their lives and legacy and shows how our community has been actively […]
Keepers of the Coast: Preserving Black History at the Pleasant Reed House OOMA will update the Pleasant Reed House into an accessible, permanent learning hub for Biloxi’s Black history. Funding restores the historic front door, builds three film rooms, completes ADA-forward A/V, and finishes the Joys & Blues of East Biloxi documentary. The rooms will […]
Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Caravan of Hope at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at the Two Mississippi Museums. This 60-minute documentary tells the powerful story of how a Memphis-based radio station, WDIA, and a small Mississippi town, Mound Bayou, joined forces to save a […]
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council will expand its annual June Summer Sunset Concert Series with a special July 4th celebration in Oxford in 2026. The project blends live concerts highlighting Mississippi’s musical traditions with historian-curated readings and writing prompts on democracy, plus short documentary films exploring how Mississippi’s culture shapes the arts. Designed as a free, […]
The Long Beach 4th of July Jubilee will take place on Saturday, June 27th in Downtown Long Beach, offering a full day of family-friendly programming that celebrates community, tradition, and Mississippi culture. The celebration begins with an outdoor festival featuring local vendors, artisans, and food booths, showcasing Gulf Coast crafts, cuisine, and small businesses. […]
The Columbia Freedom Festival is a premier Fourth of July celebration designed to bring together families, visitors, and communities from across the Gulf South for a day of patriotism, entertainment, and connection. Hosted by the City of Columbia, this annual event transforms downtown into a vibrant destination filled with live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, […]
Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade ending at Town Green. Patriotic music playing throughout the event from the Town Green stage. Food trucks. I Spy a Hometown Hero scavenger hunt on the Town Green. Coloring contest divided into Pre-K-2, 3rd-5th grades. Storytelling. Artisan vendors.
Come celebrate America 250 as Rez Life presents a patriotic good time with Fireworks on June 27th on the banks of two Reservoir locations simultaneously, complete with Live Music, Food & Beer Vendors, and Kid Zones. Rezidents and visitors can choose between our Old Trace Park in Ridgeland or Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore on […]
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council will expand its annual June Summer Sunset Concert Series with a special July 4th celebration in Oxford in 2026. The project blends live concerts highlighting Mississippi’s musical traditions with historian-curated readings and writing prompts on democracy, plus short documentary films exploring how Mississippi’s culture shapes the arts. Designed as a free, […]
This year's Star Spangled Celebration on the River is going to be bigger, more meaningful, and more patriotic than ever as we celebrate America's 250th! We are excited to officially launch this year's celebration at Petal River Park and Chain Park alongside our incredible partners. This year also introduces our new Red, White, Blue and […]
BIG NEWS- 4th of July Weekend CelebrationThe Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our AMERICA 250 – 4th of July Weekend Celebration as we celebrate not only America’s 250th birthday… but also Taylorsville’s 125th Anniversary. This is going to be more than fireworks and festivities.This weekend is about history, hometown pride, community, music, memories, […]
Stars, Stripes and Seafood: Honoring Biloxi’s Seafood Founding Fathers An America250 Celebration, July 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 1st St. Enjoy re-enactments from “The Five Founding Fathers of the Seafood Industry.” Refreshments served. Free admission. Details: 228-435-6254
