Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Gulfport’s 125th festivities with $12.50 admission from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

GULFPORT, Miss. — In honor of the City of Gulfport’s 125th anniversary celebration at Jones Park on Saturday, July 29, Mississippi Aquarium will kick-off the festivities with discounted admission between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Guests will get a jump-start on the anniversary gala with $12.50 admission at the Aquarium between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. then make their way over to Jones Park where the festivities are officially set to begin. Mississippi

“Gulfport is more than a city. It’s a community and we are very lucky to be a part of it,” said Patrick Pearson, vice president of marketing at Mississippi Aquarium. “With our proximity to the official festivities, we wanted to provide an opportunity for families to extend their celebration of Gulfport’s milestone.”

Mississippi Aquarium representatives will be in attendance at the community celebration in Jones Park and will take part in the parade before the fireworks show at 8:30 p.m.  For additional information about the event, visit the City of Gulfport’s website at https://www.gulfport-ms.gov/events/.