Have a good time America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, household enjoyable, and reasonably priced seaside getaways in Mississippi

• Throughout Independence Day weekend, communities throughout Coastal Mississippi will host fireworks shows and patriotic celebrations for guests and residents alike.

With 62 miles of shoreline between Louisiana’s jap border and Alabama’s western border, the Mississippi Gulf Coast counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson welcome guests to spend summer season holidays on over 26 miles of sand-white seashores. If it’s been some time, or should you’ve by no means been, this summer season is a perfect time to pack up the automotive and head to the seaside. 

America is celebrating its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and a good way to have a good time the event is with a family-friendly seaside getaway full with fireworks shows, patriotic celebrations up and down the shoreline, and eating on the freshest seafood, pulled straight from the Gulf. There are loads of points of interest for all ages, together with occasions and festivals, walkable downtowns, and lodging starting from distinctive boutique resorts to beachfront resorts. It’s an reasonably priced summer season escape to create particular reminiscences to final a lifetime. 

Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi Tourism, says that America’s 250th birthday is an thrilling alternative for households and mates to come back collectively and have a good time.

“Milestone moments like this become part of our personal stories, and years from now, families will remember the fireworks they watched, the places they explored, and the time they spent together celebrating America’s birthday. Coastal Mississippi offers the perfect setting for creating lasting memories. We look forward to welcoming visitors as our coastal communities come together to celebrate this historic occasion in America’s history.”

Throughout Independence Day weekend, communities throughout Coastal Mississippi will host fireworks shows and patriotic celebrations for guests and residents alike. Make your plans now and don’t miss these thrilling occasions:

• The Boom Boom Committee Fireworks Show | July 4 | Biloxi: One of the Gulf Coast’s premier Independence Day traditions returns to Biloxi with a spectacular fireworks show launched from a barge close to Deer Island. Recognized because the second-largest fireworks present from the Texas state line to Jacksonville, Florida, the celebration contains a dazzling show choreographed to patriotic music and broadcast reside on BOB 105.9.
• Red, White, & Biloxi | July 4 | Biloxi: Held on the Biloxi Town Green, this neighborhood celebration combines reside leisure, family-friendly actions, and tributes to the town’s historical past and heritage. The occasion concludes with prime viewing of the Boom Boom Committee fireworks show over the Mississippi Sound.
• Long Beach 4th of July Jubilee | June 27 | Long Beach: Coastal Mississippi’s America 250 celebrations start early in Long Beach with a full day of patriotic festivities, together with a parade, reside music, and a beachfront fireworks show. This occasion presents a family-friendly kickoff to Independence Day celebrations alongside the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
• Diamondhead 4th of July Fireworks Celebration | July 3 | Diamondhead: The City of Diamondhead welcomes residents and guests for a night of reside leisure, adopted by a fireworks show. The celebration presents a festive begin to Independence Day weekend on Coastal Mississippi’s western finish.
• Ignite the Night Fireworks Show | July 4 | Gulfport: The City of Gulfport and Island View Casino Resort have a good time Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary with a spectacular fireworks present over Gulfport. The present might be seen from a number of public areas alongside the town’s harbor and beachfront.
• Freedom Over Ocean Springs Fireworks Show | July 3 | Ocean Springs: Held at Front Beach, this family-friendly waterfront celebration options reside leisure and a fireworks show over the Mississippi Sound. The occasion presents one among Coastal Mississippi’s most scenic settings for an Independence Day celebration.
• City of Pascagoula 4th of July Fireworks Show | July 4 | Pascagoula: Pascagoula’s annual fireworks show illuminates the Mississippi Sound and presents guests a traditional coastal Independence Day expertise. The celebration is seen from a number of areas alongside the town’s waterfront.
• Fireworks in Paradise | July 4 | Biloxi: Paradise Pier at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi presents a singular strategy to expertise Independence Day with waterfront points of interest and views of Biloxi’s vacation fireworks celebrations. The occasion combines household leisure with a festive coastal environment.
• Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza | July 3 & 4 | Biloxi: The Biloxi Shuckers tackle the Chattanooga Lookouts as a part of two patriotic evenings at Keesler Federal Park, that includes America 250 commemorative coin giveaways and different fan favorites. Following the video games, followers can benefit from the Shuckers’ annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza, combining America’s pastime with a spectacular Fourth of July celebration.

The of us at Coastal Mississippi will assist plan an itinerary of the sort of experiences you want to get pleasure from. You may get concepts at PlayCoastalMS on social media.