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Tangerine Blues Fest: What to Know Before You Go

Thousands will pack the Tangerine Greenway for the 5th Annual Tangerine Blues Fest on Saturday. Are you going? Here's what you need to know before you go!

Tyrone Square Mazda Presents the Tangerine Blues Festival

  • Where: The Tangerine Greenway is located on 18th Ave S. between 49th St. and 55th St. S. in Gulfport
  • When: Saturday Sept. 29
  • Time: 4 - 10 p.m.
  • Price: Free (Rain or Shine)

Entertainment:

  • 4 p.m.: No Money Down
  • 5:30 p.m.: Sterling Magee
  • 7 p.m.: Betty Fox
  • 8:30 p.m.: Sean Chambers

Food Trucks: There will be several food trucks parked during the event including Pipos Cuban and Mr. Bills.

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To Do: There will be children's activities including "moon walks" and McDonald's characters. People will also be encouraged to donate blood, as the Blood Mobile will be at the event giving out t-shirt to those who donate.

Roads Closed: The North side of Tangerine Greenway will be blocked off.

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Parking:

Take a look at the parking map provided by the City of Gulfport attached to this article. The map shows:

  • Free parking areas
  • Free trolley route (Free trolley service 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. day of the event.)
  • Free off-site parking (Park and wave down the trolley for a free ride to Beach Blvd.) Off-site parking at the following locations:
    • Neighborhood Center, 1601 49th St. S.
    • Wells Fargo Parking Lot, 2001 49th St. S.
    • Caldwall Parking Lot, 5201 Gulfport Blvd. S.
    • Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S.
    • Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave S.
    • Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S.
    • Empty Lot, 56th St. S. & Gulfport Blvd. S.
    • Little League Complex, 55th St. & 19th Ave S.
    • Hoyt Field, 5690 23rd Ave S.

ATM: Yes, there will be ATM machines on site.

Public Restrooms: Yes, located on the greenway.

Not Permitted: Pets & Coolers

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