Ocean Springs Chamber – Main Street annouces 2026 Community Calendar of Events
(Ocean Springs, MS) – The community of Ocean Springs is starting off the New Year with a
full calendar of events that includes Mardi Gras parades, Spring Arts Festival, Annual Taste
of Ocean Springs, Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, Silent Light Festival, Breakfast with
the Mayor networking events and much more.
To promote tourism and encourage visitors to Ocean Springs, enhance economic impact
and generate community activity, each year the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-
Main Street-Tourism Bureau gathers a list of the staple community festivals and events for
publication.
“From its unique shops, galleries, and restaurants to its beautiful outdoor amenities and
strong calendar of events, Ocean Springs is a tourist destination,” says Cynthia Sutton,
President & CEO of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau.
“These annual events aid in strengthening the economy and sustainability of our local
community.”
Below is a list of the annual community events planned for 2026.
January 31- Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade at 1 p.m., downtown
January 31 – OS Krewe Unique Mardi Gras Parade at 1:30 p.m., downtown
February 13 – Ocean Springs Night Parade at 6 p.m., downtown.
March 14 – St. Paddy’s Day Celebration from 10 a.m. – until with parade at 1 p.m.
March 21 – Ocean Springs Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m.
March 28 & 29 – Spring Arts Festival from 9– 5 p.m. (Sat), 9-4 p.m. (Sun), downtown
May 14 – Taste of Ocean Springs Food Crawl from 6-8 p.m., downtown
June 6- Red, White & Blueberry Festival from 10-2 p.m., downtown
July 3 – Annual 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at dusk
July 10 & 11 – Annual July Sidewalk Sale & Tax-Free Weekend from 10-5 p.m. downtown,
uptown, all-around town
September 5 – Artwalk from 10-4 p.m. in downtown
September 12– Bud & Burgers Competition from 5-8 p.m. at the L&N Depot Plaza
September 17-20 – MS Songwriters Festival and Hall of Fame event
October 4-11 – Cruisin the Coast
October 8, 9,10 – Cruisin’ the Coast Ocean Springs from 9-5 p.m.
October 9 – Ocean Springs Cruisin’ Sock Hop & Street Party from 5-9 p.m. in downtown
October 17 – Ocean Springs Rotary Run at 7 p.m. in downtown
October TBA – Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour at Evergreen Cemetery
October 24 – Witches Ride of Ocean Springs at 5:30 p.m. in downtown
November 7 & 8 – Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival from 9-5 p.m. in downtown
November 20 – Pink Friday
December 3– Annual Tree Lighting with Santa from 6-8 pm at the Mary C.
December 4 & 5 – Holiday Open House, downtown, uptown, all-around town from 10-5 p.m.
December 5 – Silent Light Festival at Walter Anderson Museum of Art at 6 p.m.
December 6 – Discover Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. in downtown
December 31 – New Year’s Eve – The Drop on Government at 8 p.m.
In addition to the annual events, the Ocean Springs Fresh Market sets up at the L&N Depot Plaza each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. Fridays at the Fort will be held April, May, June, July, August and September. Mark your calendars with all the above-listed staple events!
For networking events and a complete list of community events, visit the official Ocean Springs tourism site, www.oceanspringschamber.com.
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ABOUT OCEAN SPRINGS MAIN STREET
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is a three-tier, non-profit organization created in 1947 that promotes tourism, preservation, community vitality and local culture. In 1989, Ocean Springs became a national main street community. Today, the Ocean Springs Chamber– Main Street – Tourism Bureau located in the heart of downtown not only serves to promote and preserve, but also informs as the official town visitors center. Ocean Springs Main Street is a recipient of the 2013 Great American Main Street Award and voted as “One of America’s Most Charming Main Streets” for 2024.