Ocean Springs Independence Day Celebration

The City of Ocean Springs invites the community to celebrate Independence Day a day early with a free, family-friendly event on Thursday, July 3, 2025, along the scenic Front Beach. This festive evening will feature a live DJ from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., followed by a spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring their chair and blankets to enjoy music,
fireworks, food vendors, and plenty of fun along the waterfront.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, the following traffic and parking measures will be in place:

• Front Beach Drive will become one-way eastbound starting at 4:00 p.m.

• Parking will be allowed on the south (sea wall) side of Front Beach only.

• Once all available parking on Front Beach is filled, access will be closed off. Vehicles and golf carts attempting to enter will be redirected north of the event area.

• At 10:00 p.m., all vehicles must vacate Front Beach. However, pedestrians are allowed to remain on the beach.

Road Closures & Barricades:

• Jackson Avenue at Ocean Avenue
• Martin Avenue at Cleveland Avenue
• Hillendale at McGinnis Avenue
• Front Beach east of Hillendale
• Washington Avenue at Front Beach Triangle
• East Beach one way east bound from Shearwater to Holcomb starting at 8:00 p.m. Parking allowed on
• southside seawall, only in that area.
• Come out and enjoy a fun-filled evening by the water in Ocean Springs!