Gulfport Harbor Lights

If you want to see an amazing display of lights in a family friendly environment, you need to visit the Gulfport Harbor Lights. 

I'm a little reluctant to sing the praises of this event for fear that it will become more popular than it already is. That being said, this is really a great event that you should check out.

Located in Jones Park, this event is the Gulf Coast's answer to New Orleans' Celebration in the Oaks. I do enjoy CITO, but over the past several years it has become almost too popular. While Harbor Lights is popular, there is massive amounts of parking, and it is only $5 per person.

The lights are viewed by walking tour only, but the path is completely paved so it's appropriate for visitors of all ages. The lights range from static displays with a nautical theme to the massive main display that is synchronized to music. Until you see it in person, you cannot understand just how impressive it is. There are multiple different songs so if you don't have impatient kids, I'd suggest sitting in the bleachers and watching all of them. It is unlike anything at CITO.

In the middle of the park there were food vendors serving festival type food, vendors selling glow stuff and three different rides. The rides were $4 which I thought was pretty expensive, but since there were only three, I got off pretty cheap. 

If you are in the area, or if you don't want to wait in massive lines elsewhere, check out Gulfport's Harbor Lights. I think you'll be as impressed as I was.

Synchronized to music

Synchronized to music

Merry go-round

Merry go-round

Ferris wheel

Beautiful lights