Navy Week Mississippi events

Mississippians are welcoming the U.S. Navy to the Gulf Coast from March 31-April 8. Units from around the country will be taking part in the celebration of the bicentennial of Mississippi’s statehood, and the 75th anniversary of the Seabees. Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week's purpose is to share the Navy's story with the people of the community. There will be multiple events scheduled throughout the week, including jumps by the Navy Parachute Team “The Leapfrogs”, static displays of oceanographic systems and underwater drones with sailors from the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, multiple performances by Navy Band Southeast, and school visits with sailors from the submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) and destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), as well as Naval Construction Group 2. This year, Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week will be hosted by two senior Navy leaders with connections to the region. Rear Adm. Bret Muilenburg, commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Chief of the Civil Engineer Corps, served in Gulfport; and Rear Adm. Timothy Gallaudet, commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command at Stennis Space Center, Miss., will serve as flag hosts. (Source: US Navy 03/29/17)
UPDATE: Navy Week Mississippi Events
• April 1: Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• April 2: Navy Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport. Noon-5 p.m.
• April 2: Free Navy band concert at Jones Park, Gulfport 2-3 p.m.
• April 3: Leap Frogs parachute jump at Jones Park, Gulfport, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• April 3: Leap Frogs parachute jump at Long Beach High School, 1 p.m.
• April 4: Leap Frogs parachute jump at Biloxi High School, 1 p.m.
• April 4: Free Navy band concert at Biloxi Visitors Center, 6-7 p.m.
• April 7: Free Navy band concert at Fishbone Alley, Gulfport, 7-9 p.m.