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Events Near Vancleave MS

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
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Jones Park
Gulfport, MS
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McHenry Community Market Christmas Craft Festival

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 8:00am
McHenry Community Market
Mc Henry, MS
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The Pass Market

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Pass Christian, MS
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Market In The Park

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 12:00pm
Mobile, AL
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Advent Festival

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 4:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
Ocean Springs, MS
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Bayou Half Marathon and 4-Miler

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:00am
Bayou La Batre, AL
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Pirate 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:00am
Medal of Honor Park
Mobile, AL
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Revitalize DIP Fall Festival and Car Show

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Mobile, AL
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ChristmasFest

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Mississippi Mercantile Company
Gulfport, MS
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Christmas Fest

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Mississippi Mercantile Company
Gulfport, MS
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