Here is a list of some Halloween events taking place in Biloxi throughout the month.
Friday, Oct. 16, Special Needs Halloween Costume Ball, 6-9 p.m., Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. Costume contest, snacks, and security will be provided. Free admission. RSVP: 228-388-7170. Click here to see the flyer.
Saturday, Oct. 17, Halloween on Howard, 5-6:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating drive-thru event. Vehicles line up at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Howard and Lameuse streets. Vehicles travel west to Hopkins while trick-or-treating with local businesses and vendors along the way. Must be in line by 5 p.m. Free admission. Click here to see the flyer.
Sunday, Oct. 18 and Tuesday, Oct. 20, 20th Annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour, Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m., and Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m., 1066 Irish Hill Dr. Self-guided, continuously performed portrayals with 14 characters and 11 stops. This year’s theme: “Where Royalty Rests.” Free admission, but donations are welcome. Click here to see the flyer.
Saturday, Oct. 24, Trunk or Treat & Movie Night, 5 p.m., Eagle Point Park, 10519 Pin Oak Drive. Trunk or Treat begins at 5 p.m. “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” begins at dusk. Free admission. Click here to see the flyer.
Saturday, Oct. 24, Nativity BVM 68th Annual Halloween Carnival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Carnival games, cake walk, food, and costume contest. Details: www.nativityBVM.org
Thursday, Oct. 29, Halloween at the Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Biloxi Community Market, 932 Howard Ave., under the I-110 overpass at Hopkins and Howard. Details: biloxicmarket@yahoo.com
Thursday, Oct. 29, Boo on the Rue, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Downtown Biloxi, Rue Magnolia. Family-friendly event featuring a costume contest, music, chili cook-off, and more! Details: 228-435-6149
News & notes: Weekly reports, Popp’s Ferry, council
The week that was: The latest information on city projects, permits, service calls, and more from the departments of Police, Fire, Engineering, Community Development, and Public Works is posted on the city’s Weekly Reports page. To see the weekly department reports, click here.
Popp’s Ferry road work: The right eastbound lane of Pass Road between Stennis Drive & Popp’s Ferry Road is closed to traffic starting today and continuing through Nov. 6 for road repair. As part of the Popp’s Ferry Extension Project, contractors with Necaise Brothers Construction are moving the curbs to the south to add additional width to the road to accommodate two northbound turn lanes. For road work and closures, visit the City of Biloxi traffic page by clicking here.
Council meetings: The Biloxi City Council has a Special Called meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at Biloxi City Hall. See past meeting agendas, council meeting recordings, and more by clicking here.
