This is wonderful winter wonderland! Amazing views of lights to get you in the Christmas spirit! I…read morehave not been in here in a while. They were not doing this when I use to live here. My understanding, they recently started doing this 7-10 years ago. Apparently it gets better and better each year. I found out it was featured on a hallmark movie Christmas in Mississippi for reference. But apparently they have been to this amazing event for a while now. Especially since they remodeled the park. And the icing on the cake. The new attraction of the new aquarium. Located in the heart of downtown Gulfport, in Jones Park on the corner of Highway 90 and Highway 49 at Gulfport harbor. They do not have any parking spaces next to the event. However, they do offer close proximity parking to either walk over from the west side of the marina. East parking in the aquarium garage. They offer free parking and shuttle/buses (provided by your local CTA for both ends. It's a free service but welcome a little Christmas gift if you desire. I recommend parking at the garage since it is well lit and easy to walk if you desire since they built the new overpass from the aquarium to the park. The west end has plenty of parking but not as well lit but closer to the event. In my opinion. Speaking of the bus service, they have plenty of them and service is great and quick. Do not be discouraged if you are waiting for a while for them. Cause you will not. A few minutes tops. That was my experience. I noticed that if you have person that requires extra attention. You can drop them off at the front of the park. And they will gladly assist you. Also guide you to find the best place to park. They encourage you to have the best experience possible. Admittance fee can vary on what day you go. They do accept cards. No discount at the booth that I am aware of. They have a train service that will take you around the park and enjoy the park lights. If you do not want to walk around the whole time. Please reach out to the ticket office for details. They also off few rides in the park (carnival) and delicious food (fair type) hot chocolate, and hot coffee ( or cold/frozen too) . They have plenty of the upscale portable restrooms on site for your convenience. Definitely recommend check it out if you are on the coast. Nice little trip to the coast and especially exploring what other great restaurants and attractions the hosts. Especially plan accordingly to go in the early evening to get the full experience of Christmas lights and weather permitting. Per this article, remember to dress appropriately, it can get kind of chilly in the evening since the temperature drops and of you get breeze. Fun for all ages and great group or family event. In my opinion. The staff is amazing and willing to help you out with your stay. World class experience! Service with a smile!

We're from the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana and have been to many a holiday light festival. We're…read moreso happy to drive out to see this Harbor Lights Holiday Show. Spectacular and very well done. Thank you so much to Gulfport and sponsors for a most excellent light show. Bravo and well done.

If your expecting lots of different vendors at the 40th annual festival you are mistaken. Food was…read moreexcellent, as well as the band that was playing. Some arts and craft vendors sharing their creativity and local businesses were represented. $5 entrance fee for adults.

38th Seafood festival was A---OK! I been hearing a lot of hype about this Seafood festival so I…read moredecided to check it out. It happens every year in the City of Biloxi and apparently I got to attend the 38th year celebration! Usually it happens around September each year and is on the weekend only. The location usually changes year to year but most of time in the same vicinity. This year it so happened to be in Biloxi Town Green which is right across from the Hard Rock Hotel. The admission is $5 for adults and $15 for the Gumbo contest they do on the last day which provides a cup of gumbo from each team. We decided to go on a Sunday and parked our cars at the Hard Rock parking lot and quickly crossed the street to the entrance. Immediately we noticed hundred of vendors and people selling local items from there business to the crowd but we came for the food. We noticed a large food stand selling plenty of items of seafood and other items such as turkey legs, alligator, and even shark. Most of the items there were fried and they even had crawfish platters. They sell Italian sodas and snow balls to beat the heat as well. Other vendors that were there was a BBQ truck with brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, and also tamales. I went ahead and got 1 tamale and wow it was creamy and had perfect flavor and spice. The size wasn't all that but it was good to go in my books. They also had a boiled seafood pavilion with blue crabs, seafood platters, and shrimp. We went ahead and got the half dozen blue crabs steamed with a side of deep fried jalapeno peppers. They were very fresh and sweet however the peppers just wasn't my thing because they seemed to be sitting out to long. They have a huge covered tent pavilion where you can go in and beat the heat by sitting under some shade eating your meals. This even had live bands and alcohol, face painting, and even huge air bounce houses for the kids at a set price. Overall love the ideas of celebrating South Mississippi rich seafood culture but just wish there was more seafood options and a lot on non fried options as well. Its a great family fun event to attend and enjoy the beautiful Gulf Coast!

They need to be better organized! Traffic is a mess. The vendors they now have exhibiting make it…read morelook like a big garage sale. The fact they only take cards and no cash is crazy too. I'm sure the coast makes a bundle but the people running it need to do better. Definitely not like it used to be!

I was told I can't eat food here because I don't have my ID? Makes no sense at all, it was 8:00pm…read moreon Sunday and I was looking to get some wings and watch the game instead the bartender was super rude and refused me service simply bc I didn't have my ID on me.

Art in the Pass is one of the best art focused events I have ever attended…read more I am not what you would consider a festival fanatic. Often they are too crowded, have no parking, or aren't worth the price of admission. This festival was free, had nearby parking and while crowded, was well laid out so the crowds weren't an issue. The festival was separated into three different areas that I will discuss individually. Art - Upwards of 100 different artists participated in this festival. There were paintings, drawings, mixed media, folk art, stained glass art, photographs and even some items that fit into the category of other. Artists had to compete to get in so there weren't too many artist in one category. There were pieces that ranged in price from very reasonable to more expensive, but everything seemed fairly priced. I actually thought some of the photos were under priced considering the quality of the images so some folks got a great bargain. Kids Area - These folks know how to do a festival right. In addition to the art which my kids hated, there was a giant tent with activities they loved. There was a very large display by marine agencies that included animal skulls, live animals and provided information on studying and maintaining the marine habitat. Even though this area was designed for kids I got a huge kick out of being able to handle a whale vertebrae and sea turtle skull. There was also a pretty neat raptor show that involved birds of prey as opposed to dinosaurs, but it was cool nonetheless. Food - Festival food is always one of the best things about a festival. Food here ranged from fish plates sold by the local church to funnel cake to BBQ. There were also gourmet popsicles from Pop Brothers that seemed to be well received. In addition to the three areas, here are some other topics you may find of use. Parking - The parking along Scenic Drive was pretty full as was the on street parking around the park. The place to park was the lots in downtown Pass Christian near the town pavilion. From there it was only a two block walk to the festival. People - Everyone we encountered was friendly. The few exceptions were smokers. Although outside, I think this festival should be non-smoking. The few smokers puffing up were inconsiderate of others and were smoking in and around the tents set up for artists. Hey smokers: take that garbage elsewhere. In closing, this is a great festival.

There's a lot of really incredible theaters on the Mississippi Gulf Coast but there is something…read moreuniquely special about Downstage Theatre. It's new and innovative. Its passionate. It's shows you WANT to see and WANT be a part of. It's rapidly growing and developing. It's home. Come join us!

Food was good! I don't have any complaints, the chicken was fantastic, melt in your mouth…read more Everything seemed reasonably priced as well. Service was good, bar tender was very nice. Restaurant had live music on a Friday night, I was disappointed to see how empty the place was at 7pm. Figured it would be more packed. Hope to see it like that soon. Will be going back!

I love this place. I come a few times every winter when I am down here. The pulled pork is always…read moregood. I had the pulled pork and pulled chicken too, and it was good. Today I had the brisket sandwich and enjoyed it as well. If you are lucky, Kaleigh will wait on you. She is a good and attentive waitress. Big bar, lots of seating, multiple tvs. But street parking fills in fast, so come early.

Great 2nd visit today. Staff was awesome as usual. They have different options for kids to play…read morefrom The Space Shuttle to a splash pad. Different places for different age groups. The most important thing is the employees are everywhere watching kids. Very important. Will be back.

For what was working and present it was ok, nothing too crazy. Probably wouldn't recommend for 7+read more

I like the casino. Went with a friend for a last-minute trip and it was my first time visiting this…read morecasino. After going to WinStar in Oklahoma, it seemed very small, but it was big enough. There were some machine hoggers holding their space while absent and playing two machines at a time which really bothers me. All the employees were super nice. I really enjoyed Jo's - ate there for Hibachi then again for a bahn mi which was excellent! Also ate at BR prime at the bars. Service and food and drinks was great. I lost money which wasn't great. Haha Eight75 - loved it - both bands were amazing and drinks and staff were on point. Rooms could have better lighting and bathroom needed updating but beds were comfy and bath lotions and body wash was so good I ordered some online!

I had one of the worst experiences I've ever had at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the room…read morewas not clean properly, and to make matters worse, there has been extremely loud music coming from outside throughout the entire night and continuing into this morning. I was unable to get any sleep. This is completely unacceptable. I have stayed in countless hotels, including many in Las Vegas, and I have never experienced outside noise like this. The music is coming from outdoor speakers, and it's in 24/7. I regret so much coming to this property. I am extremely disappointed with my stay. I sincerely hope you address these issues so future guests do not have the same experience.