Building Mardi Gras floats for the carnival festivities
Over at the Float Den, across from the East Biloxi Public Library, a man and a couple of his crew members have been building parade floats for nearly…
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King Cake display at the Biloxi Library
When it comes to king cakes everyone’s always asking ‘who got the baby,’ but have you ever wondered why it is in there in the first place? The Biloxi…
Carnival in time of COVID: Virus tests among parade favors
By KEVIN McGILL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mardi Gras revelers, accustomed to catching beads, small toys or other trinkets tossed by parade float riders during Carnival season, were able to snag a new parade favor Thursday: rapid COVID-19 tests. As…
The Pillars of Biloxi gives residents a taste of the Mardi Gras spirit
The Pillars of Biloxi hopped into the Mardi Gras spirit tonight by throwing their second annual Mardi Gras Ball. The night began with…
King Cake sales are up
The Cheeky Monkey Bakery in Biloxi just sold more than 300 king cakes this morning and owner Jennifer Noble says it is a sign of life getting back to normal. The…
Countdown to Mardi Gras with a slice of king cake
Since the 1970s, Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune has sold their signature king cakes across the world, bringing a little bit of Mardi Gras to their…
Krewe of Neptune Parade Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Biloxi
We’re just a couple of days out now from Saturday evening’s Krewe of Neptune Parade. If you can’t be there, News 25 will be providing live…
Mardi Gras sales increase closer to Fat Tuesday
As Mardi Gras celebrations parade throughout the Coast, cases of beads and other toys are sold at Coast Mardi Gras Outlet in Ocean Springs. Less than a week…
Biloxi businesses prep for Mardi Gras parades this weekend
Saturday, the Krewe of Neptune night parade will sweep Downtown Biloxi in a cascade of lights and businesses are preparing. As the floats turn briefly down Howard…
Second Street Social Club prepping for inaugural event
A new Mardi Gras event is taking place this Sunday at Centennial Plaza to bring favorable attention to the history and charm of 2nd Street in Gulfport. The…
Memorial Hosts Mardi Gras parade in hospital
The Mardi Gras season is in full swing and Memorial decided to get into the action. The hospital gave each department one month to decorate their best cart they…
Krewe of Neptune floats dock at the Coast Coliseum
Floats from Louisiana arrived at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum where they’ll wait until it is time to roll again during this weekend’s Krewe of Neptune Parade. Rolling in…
Pawrade returned to Biloxi Town Green after being canceled due to COVID
Returning for the first time in two years, the pawrade in Biloxi invited everyone and their furry friends to march through the city. Sunday's…
Carnival Association of Long Beach parade rolls through town
Long Beach rang in the carnival season over the weekend with its annual parade as a thunderous caravan of neon lights floated through the heart of the…
Biloxi Annual Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade takes place Saturday
Children 12 and under are invited to march in a Biloxi tradition. The annual Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade talks place in downtown Biloxi tomorrow. Registration…
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse annual Lundi Gras Parade rolls February 28th
Pirates are preparing to take over the Bay. The eighth annual pirate themed Lundi Gras parade rolls through Old Town February 28th. Mystic Krewe…
Krewe Unique rolls through Downtown Ocean Springs
Following up behind the Elks Parade was the long-awaited Krewe Unique parade, rolling through Ocean Springs at 1:30 Saturday. Like other parades, Krewe Unique had to sit 2021 out…
Elks Parade first in line in Ocean Springs Saturday
The Elks Parade was first in line for the Saturday events in Ocean Springs, ringing in Carnival Season with a thundering celebration. As is tradition, police motorcycles…
Four Mardi Gras parades rolling this weekend
Mardi Gras madness is heating up with four parades scheduled to roll this weekend. On Saturday, the Elks Club Parade in Ocean Springs will roll through downtown at 1…
Demand up for Mardi Gras throws as parades near
As parades are back on the Coast, so is the demand for throws. At Coast Mardi Gras Outlet in Ocean Springs, they’re having a successful season so…
Mystic Krewe of Pine Island to celebrate 30 years
The Mystic Krewe of Pine Island is set to mark their 30th year as a group this Mardi Gras season. The krewe will host its ball this…
Order of Glaucus to host their first Mardi Gras ball
After a year’s delay, the Secret Coast’s newest Mardi Gras Krewe, Order of Glaucus, is hosting its first ball this Saturday. Since its founding in 2020,…
Long Beach rolls with Jeep-A-Gras on Saturday
Jeep junkies on the Coast got a taste of what's to come from the Carnival Association's inaugural Jeep-A-Gras in Long Beach. CALB partnered with the city to register about 135 Jeeps from…
Hancock house floats return
Back for round two, Hancock House Floats will again be awarding prize money to the Hancock County residence and business with the best purple, gold, and green decorations. The contest, which began last…