Group Tour Escort Manual - Mississippi
Group Tour Escort Manual - Mississippi
Group Tour Escort Manual - Mississippi
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GuLfporT – HArrison counTy<br />
Population: 71,127<br />
Main Industries: Manufacturing, Banking, Fishing, <strong>Tour</strong>ism, and Military<br />
Famous Natives: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, formally known as Chris Jackson<br />
of the NBA; Rochelle Potter-opera singer;<br />
Lem Barney and Jerome Barkum-former NFL players<br />
Major Festivals/Events: Spring Pilgrimage, Christmas Festival of Lights,<br />
“Fire In the Sky” Independence Day Celebration,<br />
Fireworks in Jones Park, 4th of July, All Harley<br />
Memorial Day Blowout, Cruisin’ the Coast, Mardi<br />
Gras, St. Patrick’s Day<br />
<strong>Tour</strong>ism Office Phone Numbers: 888-467-4853 or 228-896-6699<br />
l Gulfport is located on the beautiful <strong>Mississippi</strong> Gulf Coast.<br />
l Gulfport offers a variety of activities from Las Vegas style casinos and<br />
entertainment to shopping and sightseeing.<br />
l The State Port at Gulfport is the largest banana importing port in the United States.<br />
l Gulfport is the home of the World’s Largest Fishing Rodeo, held each 4th<br />
of July weekend. Shrimp Boat, Gulf of Mexico<br />
For more information about Biloxi, visit www.gulfcoast.org
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