Digital subscriptions provided by the City of Gulfport THE GABBER.COM June 29, 2023- July 5, 2023
No. 2819
Fourth by the Bay With apologies to Lionel Richie, folks spending July 4 in Gulfport celebrating our nation’s independence are going to party all day long. The City’s annual 4th of July Celebration is scheduled to last from 8 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. in the downtown Waterfront District. The free events on the agenda include a fishing derby, sand sculpture contest, live band, and parade — all of which lead up to what City officials are calling “a spectacular fireworks show” starting at 9 p.m. But everything will kick off long before that. Wake up early and bring the kids to the Gulfport Marina’s Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex (5730 Shore Blvd. S.). Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the seawall and, as always, is free. Participants will need to bring their own fishing poles, although the marina staff will provide bait and prizes. The free Family Sand Sculpture Contest, sponsored by the Gulfport Recreation Division, will start at 10 a.m. and last until noon. This event will take place on Gulfport’s
BERKLEY ANDERSON
By Monroe Roark
Budding Gulfport artist Berkley Anderson, 10, created this cover for us while at Juneteenth.
municipal beach and has a patriotic theme this year. Participants can bring their own tools and supplies. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Organizers will announce the winners at 12:15 p.m. Throughout the day, since July 4 this year falls on a Tuesday, the
weekly Tuesday Market will be in full swing. It is a 52-week-a-year activity, regardless of the holiday schedule. The City of Gulfport’s Independence Day Parade starts at 6 p.m. The best viewing location, accordJuly 4 continued on page 11
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