MS Gulf Coast Calendar of Events {Weekend Fun}

Friday, May 22nd, 2015

5th Annual St. Clare Seafood Fest. 6-11PM. St. Clare Catholic Church, Waveland. FREE entry. Festival features fantastic food of all kinds and of course seafood, rides, live music, crafts, silent auction, raffle, 5K run and much more! Don’t miss this exceptional festival as it returns to the beach. Proceeds benefit St. Clare Catholic Church.

Free Friday Night at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. 5-8PM. Gulfport.

Abbacadabra. 6-8:30PM. Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast. FREE. Tickets are not required and guests of all ages are welcome.

Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

39th Annual Pass Christian Blessing of the Fleet. 10AM. Pass Christian Harbor, Highway 90. FREE. Historically significant event before shrimp season features vessels colorfully decorated as they take their turn to receive a blessing in anticipation of a bountiful year! Enjoy the decorated boats and an antique car show as well.

5th Annual St. Clare Seafood Fest. 11AM-11PM. St. Clare Catholic Church, Waveland. FREE entry. Festival features fantastic food of all kinds and of course seafood, rides, live music, crafts, silent auction, raffle, 5K run and much more! Don’t miss this exceptional festival as it returns to the beach. Proceeds benefit St. Clare Catholic Church.

Jazz in the Pass. Noon-8PM. FREE. Jazz in the Pass is moving to the streets of Downtown Pass Christian with free outdoor performances taking place at the town pavilion on the corner of Davis and Second Streets. Two full days of entertainment are scheduled, including local favorites Dr. Rock, Starz and the Coast Big Band. A special performance by the 41st Army Brass Quintet Band and jazz headliner Jose Francois are also scheduled.

Abbacadabra. 6-8:30PM. Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast. FREE. Tickets are not required and guests of all ages are welcome.

Sounds of the Sea. Lawn seating at 6pm; pre-concert music at 7pm; Symphony concert 7:30. Jones Park, Highway 90, Gulfport. Enjoy an open-air Memorial Day concert featuring patriotic selections, quality music, and fireworks. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, lounge chairs, and enjoy the music & show – all overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Presented by the Gulf Coast Symphony.

Sunday, May 24th, 2015

5th Annual St. Clare Seafood Fest. Noon-6PM. St. Clare Catholic Church, Waveland. FREE entry. Festival features fantastic food of all kinds and of course seafood, rides, live music, crafts, silent auction, raffle, 5K run and much more! Don’t miss this exceptional festival as it returns to the beach. Proceeds benefit St. Clare Catholic Church.

Jazz in the Pass. Noon-6PM. FREE. Jazz in the Pass is moving to the streets of Downtown Pass Christian with free outdoor performances taking place at the town pavilion on the corner of Davis and Second Streets. Two full days of entertainment are scheduled, including local favorites Dr. Rock, Starz and the Coast Big Band. A special performance by the 41st Army Brass Quintet Band and jazz headliner Jose Francois are also scheduled.

Sounds of the Sea. Lawn seating at 6pm; pre-concert music at 7pm; Symphony concert 7:30. Beach Park, Pascagoula. Enjoy an open-air Memorial Day concert featuring patriotic selections, quality music, and fireworks. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, lounge chairs, and enjoy the music & show – all overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Presented by the Gulf Coast Symphony. Afterwards there will be a fireworks display.