Ocean Springs Night Parade
‘Hola Havana’ is the theme of this year’s annual Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Ocean Springs with more.
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Ocean Springs Night Parade rolls tonight
Tonight you can catch all the beads, king cakes, moon pies, and fun in Downtown Ocean Springs on for the Carnival Association’s Night Parade. The theme this year is ‘Hola Havana.’ The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. on Front…
Ocean Springs Night Parade rolls Friday
You can catch all the beads, king cakes, moon pies, and fun in Downtown Ocean Springs on Friday for the Carnival Association’s Night Parade. The theme this year is ‘Hola Havana.’ The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. on Front…
Woman rolled over and killed by float in New Orleans
A woman in Louisiana is dead after she was rolled over by a parade float. It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday along a parade route in New Orleans. Police say the unidentified woman was hit by a float during the…
Ocean Springs Night Parade
The good times are rolling in Ocean Springs. Catch all the beads, king cakes, moon pies, and fun downtown on Friday for the Carnival Association’s night parade. Joining us with more information is Cynthia Sutton and Heather Eason. The parade…
Krewe of Neptune floats arrive on the Coast
The countdown begins to the annual Krewe of Neptune Mardi Gras Parade. We have a sneak peek of the floats that will be on display. Sixteen Neptune floats rolled on to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, stopping at the Coast Coliseum…
Krewe of CRC Mardi Gras Parade
Patients at the Singing River Health System in Pascagoula had their chance today to take part in the Mardi Gras festivities. The hospital’s lobby was transformed into a parade route for patients of the system and comprehensive rehab center and…
Neptune Parade floats arrive
As carnival season rolls on, the Krewe of Neptune prepares for a celebration in a major way. The annual Krewe of Neptune Parade is this weekend and News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi with the details on the preparations.
Update on controversial parade throw
A mother is speaking out following a controversial parade throw her daughter received in Hancock County this past weekend. For Nicole Fairconeture and her 12-year-old daughter, it’s been a long few days after her daughter allegedly received a black doll…
Police investigating incident involving child given doll with noose at Mississippi Mardi Gras parade
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (AP/WXXV) — A 12-year-old-girl received a black doll with beads forming a noose around its neck at a Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras parade. Officials said Monday police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. Nicole…
Ying Yang Twins named grand marshal for Krewe of Neptune parade
The Krewe of Neptune announced Saturday that the Ying Yang Twins will serve as the grand marshal for the 2020 edition of the parade. They’re known for their hit single ‘Halftime,’ which is a staple at NFL games and sporting…
Long Beach Night Parade
The City of Long Beach had its turn taking part in the Mardi Gras festivities and did so in style. Residents packed the streets of Downtown Long Beach Saturday night to get a glimpse of the floats, music, and action…
Children’s Mardi Gras Parade in Biloxi
Children 12 and under are invited to participate on Saturday in the City of Biloxi’s Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade. All participants will meet underneath the I-110 Bridge overpass. That’s where the parade begins and then will end at city…
Parades roll in Ocean Springs
The good times were rolling once again in Ocean Springs on Saturday with two parades known for being local traditions. Coast residents lined the downtown area of the city from the beach to Government Street to enjoy the Elks Mardi…
Elks Mardi Gras Parade tomorrow in downtown Ocean Springs
It’s time to get the Mardi Party going in Ocean Springs. The first parade of the Carnival Season in Ocean Springs will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade with Krewe Unique will roll the…
17th annual Lizana Mardi Gras Parade
Members of one local community brought the carnival spirit out in full force on Saturday. Floats, horses, and a countless number of ATV’s made up the 17th annual Lizana Mardi Gras Parade. Parade-goers also had the chance to say hello…
Road closures planned Saturday, Feb. 8 for parades in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs Elks Day Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 followed by Krewe Unique at 1:30 p.m. Certain streets will be closed from noon until the end of the…
Lizana Mardi Gras parade rolls tomorrow
Carnival season is rolling along here on the Coast and one community parade is returning for its 17th year. Residents and Mardi Gras lovers in Lizana will gather tomorrow for the Lizana Mardi Gras Parade. Around 40 units consisting of…
Krewe Unique turning 20
It is carnival season and soon enough we’ll be letting the good times roll with all of the Coastal Mardi Gras parades. This year, the Ocean Springs Krewe Unique will be celebrating their 20th year as a krewe with a…
Boys & Girls Club hosting Mardi Gras and Mimosas Brunch Sunday, Feb. 9
The Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf Coast is hosting a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras affair! You can sip mimosas and enjoy a brunch buffet while giving back to a great cause. The club is hosting a "Mardi Gras and…
King Cake Contest kicks off today
It is official! The King Cake Contest is well underway. That means everyday starting now those visiting the Ocean Springs area can stop by the Visitor’s Center for a piece of king cake. Local businesses submit cake, not only for…
King Cake Contest in Ocean Springs
It’s officially Mardi Gras season on the Gulf Coast and Ocean Springs is ready with its annual King Cake Contest. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Mardi Gras festivities are ready to roll into Ocean Springs
Beginning this week, the Ocean Springs Visitor Center as part of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau will start its annual King Cake Contest where visitors will have the chance to learn more about the season in a…
Mardi Gras 2020 Parade Schedule
Here is the parade schedule for the 2020 Mardi Gras season! Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 PM, Ocean Springs - Annual Ocean Springs Carnival Association Mardi Gras Night Parade Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:00 PM, Pascagoula - Annual Jackson County…