Gulfport Springfest set for April 28
GULFPORT - The 13th Annual Gulfport Springfest Street Festival celebration is planned for Saturday, April 28, from noon to 8 p.m. along historic Beach Boulevard in the heart of downtown.
The event is co-produced this year with the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gulfport.
The event is free to the public and dozens of vendors featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts have already signed up to participate. Local and area restaurants are scheduled to join with other food vendors offering an array of culinary delights to enjoy.
Live professional entertainment is planned and is scheduled to perform on stage all day at the corner of Beach Boulevard and Shore Drive, directly in front of the landmark Gulfport Casino and Ballroom. Additionally, other venues downtown such as the Art Village Courtyard will also feature music and other performers.
Free parking is available in and around downtown and the City's historic Trolley will offer free rides giving access to more remote parking locations.
For more information or for information about becoming a vendor or a sponsor, call the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 727-344-3711 or visit the Chamber's web site at
www.gulfportchamberofcommerce.com. The web site includes application forms for vendors and sponsors and the route that the Trolley will follow.