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Gulfport

For events and things to do in Gulfport, MS, the local scene reflects a relaxed, coastal rhythm. Large-scale festivals and community gatherings center on the waterfront at Jones Park, while the downtown area provides a more intimate, bar-focused nightlife. The social scene often gravitates toward the art-filled Fishbone Alley, a walkable corridor connecting various live music venues.

• Evenings in downtown Gulfport often flow through Fishbone Alley, a lively corridor of street art that links bars and restaurants featuring live music or drag shows at spots like Sipps Bar Gulfport.
• Major touring productions, concerts, and sporting events for the whole region are often hosted at the nearby Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi.
• Annual traditions anchor the calendar, from the week-long Cruisin' The Coast car show to the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival at Jones Park and performances by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony at IMPAC.