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Notes regarding time
The fireworks spectacular will kick off at 9:00 p.mDescription
Celebrate America’s 243rd Independence Day on Thursday, July 4th, 2019
Wake up early and bring the kids to the Gulfport Marina’s Fishing Derby at the Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex’s (5730 Shore Blvd. S.) from 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Registration is on the seawall and is always free. Registration starts at 7:30 A.M. the day of the event. Please bring your own fishing pole as the Marina’s staff will provide bait and prizes.
The Free Family Sand Sculpture Contest sponsored by the Gulfport Recreation Division will take place from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Gulfport’s very own Municipal Beach. The theme is “All American Sports”, so bring your own tools and supplies, registration begins at 9:30 A.M.
It’s time to get creative at 6 P.M. with our long tradition of welcoming local businesses, organizations, family and friends to join the City of Gulfport Independence Day Parade. Bring your red, white and blue and have some fun celebrating the 4th of July! The best viewing spot is directly in front of the Gulfport Casino Ballroom on the sidewalk.
Immediately following the Parade, the Gulfport Special Events Trolley will loop the City’s offsite parking locations until 10 P.M. including north of Gulfport Boulevard with the Municipal Marina’s last scheduled drop off at 9:45 P.M. If you see the trolley, just give the driver a wave and they will pick you up along the route.
The New Horizon’s Band of Gulfport will perform on the Casino Pad at 7:30 P.M.
At 9 P.M., a phenomenal fireworks display celebrating Independence Day will close the day’s festivities on Gulfport Beach.
How
(2018 info) The Gulfport Trolley will be available immediately following the parade until 10 P.M. for free transport.
REMOTE PARKING:
- • Holy Name Church
5800 15th Avenue South - Little League/Tomlinson Park
19th Avenue & 55th Street - Hoyt Field
2306 56th Street South - Senior Center/Theater
5501 27th Avenue South - Chase Park/Museum
54th St. S. and 28th Ave. S. - Gulfport Municipal Marina (Last scheduled drop off is 9:45 P.M.)
4630 29th Avenue South - Gulfport Public Library
5501 28th Avenue South - Ted Phillips Wood Ibis Park
58th St. S. and 28th Ave. S - Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex & Beach Parking Lot
5730 Shore Blvd. South