BACK TO MUSEUMS Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum The Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum can be found at the Visitor Center of the Historic Train Depot. The museum displays beautiful Mardi Gras costumes alongside other Mardi Gras memorabilia. MORE INFORMATION www.baystlouis-ms.us1928 Depot Way, Bay St. Louis, MS(228) 463 9222 Gallery Previous Next Located inside the historic train depot, the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum showcases the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras in the region. The museum features Mardi Gras costumes, masks, memorabilia, and exhibits detailing the traditions and celebrations associated with Mardi Gras in Mississippi’s coastal region. Bay St Louis Mardi Gras Museum, located inside the historic train depot, features over a dozen elaborate Mardi Gras costumes. 1928 Depot Way Bay St Louis, MS 5:30 PM | Bay St. Louis - Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras 1 PM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of Real People 1 PM | Biloxi - Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade *The Biloxi GCCA Parade route has been changed from previous years. You can view the new parade route here. Saturday, March 8 11 AM Mardi Gras & Depot Museums. 1928 Depot Way Bay. St. Louis, MS 39520 www.playonthebay.org (228)463-9222. Located inside the Historic L & N Train Depot, over a dozen elaborate Mardi Gras costumes festooned with feathers and sequins awe visitors when they enter the 1929 mission-style structure. Bay St Louis Mardi Gras Museum, located inside the historic train depot, features over a dozen elaborate Mardi Gras costumes. No admission charged. Open Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm The historic L & N Train Depot is designated a “Mississippi Landmark,” and currently houses the Hancock County Tourism, Bay St Louis Mardi Gras Museum, and Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum. Located across from the "depot" is "Depot Row" which houses several shops and restaurants. Housed inside on the first floor is a colorful and beloved treasure, The Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum. Mardi Gras costumes with eye-catching feathers, some of which are from Africa, and vibrant sequins, it's not uncommon for visitors to stand in awe when they enter the museum. The beautiful Bay St. Louis train depot, built in 1928, houses the visitors center, where visitors can get information about businesses and attractions in the Bay St. Louis area, the Mardi Gras Museum, featuring beautiful Mardi Gras costumes and the Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum. Mardi Gras is a wonderful time in Bay St. Louis. The city has several parades that our residents and visitors enjoy. 688 Highway 90 | Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 MUSEUMS The Gulf Coast Heritage Area has the past that stretches back more than 10,000 years. It was around this time that local Native American tribes began to settle here. The Gulf Coast Heritage area is filled with many local museums that help us remember who we are. From the earliest Native American tribes to [] The historic L & N Train Depot is designated a “Mississippi Landmark,” and currently houses the Hancock County Tourism, Bay St Louis Mardi Gras Museum, and Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum. Located across from the depot is Depot Row which houses several shops and restaurants. The Bay St. Louis Historic L&N Train Depot, 1928 Depot Way, is home to the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum, which also has exhibits on the city's history and a collection of memorabilia from the Credits: Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum / Facebook Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum. If you want to make the most out of your visit to L&N Train Depot, ensure that you drop by the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum. Located on the first floor of the L & N Train Depot, you will see some Mardi Gras costumes used by the Krewe of Nereids. The “depot,” is a two-story building with mission style design. The train depot, (c. 1928), is surrounded by park-like grounds, and once served as the centerpiece of the film, “ This Property is Condemned ” starring Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. The historic L & N Train Depot is designated a “Mississippi Landmark,” and currently houses the Hancock County Tourism, Bay St Louis In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to the HCTC Mardi Gras Museum, 1928 Depot Way, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 or Friends of the Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 2274, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39521-2274 The L&N Train Depot is a Mission-style building that's considered a Mississippi landmark. It houses the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum, which displays Mardi Gras costumes and memorabilia, and the Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum, featuring 100 of the artist's original works. Explore Hancock County Tourism and discover the best of the Mississippi Gulf Coast! From Bay St. Louis, Waveland, and Diamondhead attractions and pristine beaches to live events and outdoor adventures, plan your perfect getaway. Find local events, historic landmarks, and family-friendly activities all in one place. Experience the charm of Hancock County today! BAY ST. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m., lineup starts at the Bay St. Louis Depot; Tuesday, February 13. BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, starts at 1 p.m. (airing on WLOX) Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade Route for 2024 (WLOX) BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People, 1 p.m. Holy Trinity Catholic School hosts the annual Krewe of Knights Parade. It is always the Friday before Mardi Gras at 9:30am. The students of the school parade through Old Town Bay St. Louis and the public is invited to come enjoy the parade. The parade lines up on Pam Metzler Drive (HTCS car line).
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