Cleaning up aftermath of Mardi Gras parades
The day after Fat Tuesday means a huge clean up after the beads and confetti are left behind on the parade route. Local business owners, citizens, and the City…
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City of Biloxi celebrates birthday at Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade
The City of Biloxi’s Fat Tuesday was a celebration and highlighting of history. Today, the city honored its 325th birthday with a 6-foot wide and…
Biloxi celebrates 325 years on Mardi Gras
Biloxi celebrates its birthday on Tuesday, Mardi Gras day, during the Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade in Downtown. The city turns 325 years old on Feb. 13, 2024, the anniversary of Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville first setting foot on…
Video shows arrest of suspect at Biloxi's Neptune parade
Biloxi police are releasing a response to an arrest at the Neptune Parade in Biloxi on Saturday night that was caught on cell phone video. This video may be disturbing for some viewers…
2/9 - Jeff's "Warmer/Rain Chances" Mardi Gras Weekend Forecast
Cloudy skies remain this afternoon as an active subtropical jet stream continues across our region. Beyond that, there is a 20% or so chance of a passing…
Parade Routes and Road Closures for Mardi Gras 2024
Mardi Gras 2024 is in full swing and tons of parades will be taking place this weekend. Here is a list of parades, their routes, and any road closures in connection with the parades. OCEAN SPRINGS CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION NIGHT PARADE…
Preview of Coast Parades this weekend
We are counting down the days until Fat Tuesday here at WXXV, but the carnival fun really ramps up tonight in South Mississippi. Our very own Grant Chighizola has the details on all the fun coming up! City of Ocean…
Senior Citizens' Mardi Gras Bash kicking off February 9
Happening February 9 at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi, a senior citizen's Mardi Gras Bash kicks off at 11:30 and runs until 1! The event is free…
2/7 - Jeff's "Warmer End To The Week" Wednesday Night Forecast
Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer to start your Thursday. More clouds will be around as a more active subtropical jet stream will contribute…
2/7 - Jeff Vorick's "Pleasant" Wednesday Evening Forecast
Another nice day will give way to a fairly pleasant and mild evening tonight. Temperatures will be slower to drop as the overall weather pattern turns more mild.…
Parade route and road closures for Ocean Springs Night Parade
On Friday, February 9, 2024, the Ocean Springs Carnival Association will have its annual Ocean Springs Night Parade. The parade will roll at 7:00 p.m. Beginning at 3:00 p.m., Front Beach Drive (from Washington Avenue to Porter Avenue) will become…
Community comes out to Krewe of Nereids Parade in Waveland
The Krewe of Nereids Parade held their parade in Waveland on Sunday. Thousands lined Highway 90 to see the parade featuring floats, Joppa Shriners, dance teams,…
Mystic Krewe of Pine Island parades through Vancleave
The Mystic Krewe of Pine Island made its stop in Vancleave on Saturday. The krewe’s parade went rolling through neighborhoods, starting on the south end of John’s Bayou…
Let the good times roll safely this Mardi Gras season
JACKSON, MISS. – The good times are rolling in south Mississippi with Mardi Gras season in full swing! Amid the parades, king cakes, Mardi Gras balls and other festivities, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind you of a…
Changes to City of Gautier's Mardi Gras Tailgate Party event schedule
In anticipation of potential inclement weather, adjustments have been made to the City of Gautier's Mardi Gras Tailgate Party schedule. The event will now start at 1 pm. There will be a live DJ from 1 pm - 2:30 pm.…
Child's Walking Parade happening February 2nd
The city of Biloxi is getting ready for one of its unique parades. The Annual Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade is this weekend! The parade will start at…
Biloxi VA hosted Mardi Gras parade on February 9th
The VA in Biloxi will be hosting a Mardi Gras parade on the medical center grounds. The VA's chief of public affairs Shaun Shenk…
New Orleans thief steals 7 king cakes from bakery in a very Mardi Gras way
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside, king cakes are staples of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but apparently they’re also valuable enough to steal — at least this time…
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse joined News 25 this morning to discuss the big Lundi Gras celebration!
Joining us live in studio to discuss The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse's Lundi Gras celebration is Captain…
Mardi Gras parades roll through Downtown Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs joined the carnival season fun over the weekend with a Saturday doubleheader of parades that rolled through the heart of the city. In Ocean Springs, the…
Meggan Monday: Upcoming Mardi Gras Events
As we kick off a new week, our friend Meggan Gray is going to fill us on the fun carnival events we’ve got coming up that will take us all…
8th Annual Bow Wow Pawrade happening February 4th
The perfect way for your four-legged friends to get involved in Mardi Gras is coming up! The 8th Annual Bow Wow Pawrade is happening on Sunday,…
The City of Ocean Springs Prepares to Celebrate Mardi Gras Day Parades!
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Ocean Springs will kick off the Mardi Gras Parade Season with the Ocean Springs Elks and Krewe Unique parade. The Elks parade will roll at 1:00 p.m., with Krewe Unique following immediately. Beginning at 9:00…
Krewe of Pearl parade rolls through Downtown Picayune
Carnival season is in full swing on the Coast as the Krewe of the Pearl Parade took place in Downtown Picayune Saturday. In Picayune this weekend, they were…