The 2026 autumn calendar features 10 distinct events spanning Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock counties. The centerpiece of the offerings is Terror on the Coast in Gulfport, a massive 40,000-square-foot haunted attraction that operates through Halloween night. For those preferring community-driven celebrations, the region hosts several signature parades, including the Seventh Annual Boo in the Bay in Bay St. Louis and the Witches Ride of Ocean Springs, where nearly 500 participants navigate downtown on decorated bikes and golf carts.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Transforms Shorelines into Halloween Destination
Across 62 miles of scenic shoreline, Coastal Mississippi is trading its typical beach-sun aesthetic for a month-long series of spooky festivities. From haunted warehouses to parades involving hundreds of costumed participants, the region is positioning its diverse coastal communities as a primary destination for travelers seeking seasonal chills.
Events cater to varied interests, ranging from the retro-futuristic Moonlight Masquerade gala at the White Pillars Restaurant & Lounge to the family-oriented Brick or Treat at TrainTastic. Music fans can also catch the funk-rock group Here Come the Mummies at the IP Casino Resort & Spa on October 29. Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi Tourism, noted that these varied celebrations highlight the distinct personality of each local community, encouraging visitors to extend their stay beyond the holiday to explore the region's seafood and cultural attractions.
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