2009 Mardi Gras Schedule and events are being posted here. [visit website]

BILOXI, Miss. – High-stakes celebrity poker action returns to Beau Rivage as WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WPTE) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) announce the Southern Poker Championship. The Mississippi Gulf Coast largest poker event begins Jan. 2 and culminates with the World Poker Tour Main Event Jan. 14-17. In addition to an anticipated $1 million first place prize, the winner of the Championship Event will receive a bracelet and a $25,000 seat in the WPT World Championship at Bellagio in April 2009. “This year’s Southern Poker Championship is our second time at the beautiful Beau Rivage in Biloxi,” said ... [full story]

2nd Annual Mardi Gras Bed Race The Demp Group, in association with Wal-Mart and the Mississippi Gulf Coast chapter of the Salvation Army, present the 2nd Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Bed Race.  This year’s race will be held on Saturday, February 21st, beginning at 10:00 am, with a pre-race pajama ball the night before from 7:00 until 10:00 pm.  A portion of all of the proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army.  “This is simply a wonderful opportunity to have some fun with local businesses and, at the same time, benefit a great cause,” says ... [visit website]

 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, MS   HARD ROCK  now Open!     Numerous concert activities scheduled. (See our entertainment / Events ) With more than 1,400 slots and 56 table games surrounded by rock memorabila.   Seven fine dining, casual and fast eating destinationgs. Ruth's Chris Steak House - fine dining at its Prime. Vibe - Hip world fusion menu with a circular bar. Offering a wide variety of cigars, wines and cordials. Hard Rock ... [full story]

Katrina Memorial Biloxi,MS The Katrina Memorial to hurricane victims was unveiled at a candle light vigil at Biloxi's Town Green on Highway 90. Watch Preston Sharp's opening comments (Video) or watch Paul DiMeo answer "Why are you doing this?" (Video) See more detailed photos of the Memorial on our attractions page (here) Constructed by the "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" teamed up with local officials to create the memorial. GCIS Note:(The first in a series of four one-hour specials, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition -- After the Storm, Mississippi” airs THURSDAY, MARCH 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.) Standing 12 feet tall, about the ... [full story]

BILOXI, Miss., May 16 -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.  along with world-renowned singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett, today unveiled plans for a new Gulf Coast destination; Margaritaville Casino & Resort on the shores of Biloxi. The Margaritaville project is expected to cost more than $700 million, representing the single largest investment in Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina. The company expects this to be the first phase of a development that may cost more than $1 billion. "I am privileged to announce Harrah's plans for Margaritaville Casino & Resort in Biloxi," said Gary Loveman, chairman, chief executive officer and president. "Along with Jimmy Buffett, ... [full story]

Dayton Scoggins a well known artist has visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast area several times recently.  Here he is shown working on his latest project.  The City of Biloxi is having him carve some beautiful works from trees that were damaged by hurricane Katrina on Highway 90.   Shown here on Day 1 of the project, Scoggins, chainsaw in hand demonstrates his technique.  Here during day 2, the Dolphins continue to take shape.      More detail can be seen here.  The mostly finished product now a highly visible attraction along Hwy 90. Surely will become a landmark.   Dayton ... [full story]