The March edition of First Friday, the monthly downtown affair, kicks off at 5 today in the Biloxi Downtown Arts District.
The event, which takes place along Rue Magnolia, and Water and George E. Ohr streets, will feature discounts from downtown merchants, who expand hours for the event. You’ll also find trivia hosted by Biloxi Main Street, a Gallery 782 anniversary celebration, and live music by Thomas Jackson beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Other activities include a sneak peek of the soon-to-open business Marley’s Music, a Wes Anderson-themed art show at Greenhouse Biloxi, Lent-friendly snacks by Makin’ Groceries, and cold beer for sale at The Threaded Cork.
Elsewhere this weekend: Coastcon and the Jason Aldean “We Back” Tour each take place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, and the Annual Gulf Coast Winter Classic Horse Show will be at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. At the casino resorts, Gladys Knight performs at the Beau Rivage, the Dokken & Lynch Reunion takes place at the Hard Rock, and Ruben Studdard and Chrisette Michele each entertain at the IP.
See the Biloxi Community Calendar
See a complete weekend lineup
News & notes: Fire graduation, B-Alert
Fire graduation: Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog is among the first class to graduate at the Biloxi Fire Department’s Station 7. The ceremonial event, which included the dedication of the Darren Endris Training Tower, took place Thursday evening and included members of the Biloxi Fire Department and Gulf Park Estates-St. Andrews Fire Department . To see photos from the event, click here.
B-Alert: Stay in the know about road closures, road re-openings, and other traffic advisories by signing up for B-Alert. It’s a real-time, on-the-go messaging system that brings advisories directly to your cell phone. Just text BILOXI to 888777.
