Fourth of July in Mississippi

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Head Mississippi-ward for Fourth of July celebrations in some of its most culturally-rich communities. Catch a breeze on the coast, or crank up the blues on the Delta. This is America folks. 

Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Fireworks Show

July 3: Fireworks from the front beach of Fort Maurepas park; bring blankets, chairs, and a competitive spirit for the volleyball court. 6 pm–9 pm. oceansprings-ms.gov. 

Vicksburg

July 4: It's stars, stripes, and fireworks in downtown Vicksburg. This Fourth of July head to Washington Street between Jackson and Grove for an Independence day celebration featuring a live music performance by Dr. Zarr. 7 pm. Call (601) 630-2929 for more information. For an all-day celebration join the Mulberry Hotel for a pool party with live music. 4 pm–9 pm. (601) 301-2500. 

Natchez

Natchez Fourth of July Fireworks

July 4: Join the party at the Natchez Bluff to celebrate Independence Day! Expect booming firework show to cap off the night at 9:30 pm. Free. visitnatchez.org. 

Biloxi 

Fireworks in Biloxi

July 4: Eighteen minutes of wonder set for 9 pm off of Biloxi's coastline, viewable from the lighthouse eastward to the Biloxi Bay Bridge. gulfcoast.org. 

Gulfport

Fireworks in Gulfport

July 4: Shot from the Moses Jetty, fireworks will light the sky starting at 8:45 pm with viewing areas from Jones Park, the Gulfport Marina, and the beach south of 90. gulfcoast.org. 

Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest

Celebrate Fourth of July weekend in Bay St. Louis at Our Lady of the Gulf's 40th Annual Crab Festival. Enjoy seafood, live music, rides, and craft booths. Highlights include a 5k run on Saturday and a golf cart raffle. This year's music lineup features the Dave Maley Band, the Bay Town Groove, Kings of Neon, Beau King and Riley, Ross Grisham, Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition, and more. Free. olgchurch.net. 

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

July 4–7: The annual rodeo always gives an ode to the Fourth with a bang of a fireworks display at the Gulfport Harbor in Jones Park, but the four-day festival features live music, karaoke, kids events, a midway, and more, mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com.