United Way of South Mississippi’s Dragon Boat Festival sets sail this weekend

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- United Way of South Mississippi is hosting their Dragon Boat race in Biloxi this weekend.

The fun happens at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday.

All proceeds from the Dragon Boat Festival will directly benefit the United Way.

Their purpose is to support early childhood education and literacy, access to healthcare, financial stability, and so much more.