Fourth of July

Celebrating July 4th on the beach

Locals and tourists were grillin’ and chillin’ on the beach today to celebrate Independence Day. Visitors from as far as San Antonio, Texas stopped by the beach in Biloxi to spend time with family. People were having a great time…

Fireworks Celebration in Biloxi

One of the biggest firework shows on the Coast will be held tonight in Biloxi. News 25’s Veronica Bayona joins us from the firework free zone where families are welcome to enjoy the show without getting too close.

Destination Waveland

Today, Waveland hosts its fourth annual Destination Waveland Celebration. The Independence Day hooray kicked off this morning at 8 a.m. with a sand castle contest and will continue with bands, DJs, and vendors taking over the streets at 2 p.m.…

Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo fireworks at 9 p.m.

It’s the final day of the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. As with each year during the annual event, they plan to go out with a bang. Fishing Rodeo President Richie Valdez says the past five days of stormy…

Firework free zones in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi is once again staging a fireworks-free zone on East Beach. The designated area is located between Oak Street and the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor which should be the perfect place to view the city’s firework show…

Catch the fireworks shows on the Gulf Coast

If you’re looking for a chance to celebrate America locally, you’re in luck with several cities all along the Gulf Coast are hosting fireworks shows tonight. Gulfport’s show starts at 8:45 at Jones Park. Pascagoula’s show starts at 9 p.m.…

Fireworks Celebration at MGM Park

With just one more day until the nation’s 242nd birthday, the Gulf Coast is eager to get the party started. What better way to do that than at MGM Park where News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more details.

Holiday traffic in Mississippi

The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it has all available troopers working during the Fourth of July. The two-day enforcement period is today and Wednesday. Patrol spokesman Chase Elkins says checkpoints are being set up to find drivers who are impaired…

Pet safety for the Fourth of July

It’s that time of year again. Fireworks are part of many celebrations and are tons of fun for humans, but not so much for our pets. This Fourth of July, look up at the sky to see fireworks, but don’t…

Fourth of July fireworks celebration

The City of Ocean Springs is getting a head start on the Fourth of July celebrations. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at Fort Maurepas Park where the festivities are kicking off.

Firework free zones in Biloxi

Fireworks on the Fourth can be fun for all ages, but they can also be dangerous. Thankfully, if you want to take part in the festivities while keeping your family safe from firework related hazards, the City of Biloxi is…

Catch the fireworks shows around the Gulf Coast

Several cities all along the Gulf Coast are hosting firework shows tonight and Wednesday. Gulfport’s show starts at 8:45 at Jones Park tomorrow. Pascagoula’s party kicks off at 6:30 tomorrow and the show begins at 9 p.m. at Beach Park.…

Fourth of July traffic plan

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, the City of Gulfport has released a traffic plan to ensure the roads do not become overly congested following the fireworks show at Jones Park. Gulfport PD PIO Sgt. Clayton Fulks…

South Mississippi prepares for Fourth of July

Next week, the skies will light up with fireworks as South Mississippi celebrates Independence Day. The Fourth of July holiday is next week and patriotism is flying high as firework stands pop up across South Mississippi. There’s a little something…

Accidents during Fourth of July

Three people died in wrecks on Mississippi highways during the July 4th holiday period. Mississippi Highway Patrol says that on Sunday night, 56-year-old Wilbert Demus of Bentonia was driving south of Mississippi 433 when his car left the road and…

Post Fourth of July debris strewn along beaches in Harrison County

Clean up along Harrison County beaches started early this morning after beachgoers shooting fireworks and celebrating the Fourth of July left trash behind. Leftover fireworks, boxes, cans and more were scattered along parts of the beach in Gulfport and Biloxi,…

Fireworks at MGM Park

Some fans were able to celebrate the Fourth of July Shuckers style with a home game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Following the game, the Shuckers hosted a fireworks extravaganza and lit up MGM Park with 1000 pounds worth of…

Fourth of July Fireworks in Gulfport

With Gulfport being one of the biggest cities in Mississippi, it’s only right that its fireworks show is just as big. Lawn chairs of all sizes lined Highway 90 for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Jones Park.…

Fourth of July at MGM Park

The Shuckers are celebrating the Fourth of July with a home game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and will soon be lighting up the night with fireworks. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the game.