Moss Point Blues
Moss Point is home to a Mississippi Blues Trail marker, honoring Moss Point Blues. The Gulf Coast town produced many African-American musicians, many who traveled the country and overseas performing in prominent bands. For instance, Charles Fairley played with Otis Redding and Guitar Slim; Charles Polk played drums in Bobby “Blue” Bland’s orchestra.
Upcoming Fall Events
Cruisin’ the River Tuesday, Oct. 5 An official Cruisin’ the Coast event, this annual auto extravaganza spotlights classic cars and includes food and entertainment in the downtown area. Fall-de-Rah October/November Volunteers take part in the annual decorating and displaying of all things fall, including lots of pumpkins, scarecrows, and hay. Fall-de-Rah is a 30year tradition. Christmas by the River Saturday, Dec. 4 Get into the Christmas spirit with a lighted and decorated boat parade, fireworks, and a visit from Santa along the river and city boardwalk. cityofmosspoint.org gulfcoast.org pascagoula.audubon.org airboatswamptoursofmississippi.com grandbaynerr.org Compiled by Lisa Evans, a freelance travel writer and photographer.
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