9 AM
Ship Island Ferry
Gulfport Harbor · Family
The passenger ferry to West Ship Island leaves the Jones Park harbor, mid-March through October.
9 AM
Charter Fishing Fleet
Gulfport Small Craft Harbor · Family
The charter fleet heads out to the barrier islands and reefs each morning from the harbor.
10 AM
Jones Park Splash Pad
Jones Park · Family
The free splash pad and playground run beside the beach and harbor through the warm season.
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The Gulf Coast's oldest fishing tournament, held at the Gulfport harbor over the Fourth of July weekend since 1948.
Cruisin' the Coast
Thousands of classic cars roll the 30-mile beach route through Gulfport each October.
Gulf Coast Mardi Gras
Carnival parades roll through downtown Gulfport and along the beach each winter.
see you out there
Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Gulfport, the sun sets at 7:01 PM today — about 12h 18m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:43 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Gulfport update at the top of the conditions page.