Party Bus, Charter Bus & Minibus Rentals in Gulfport, Mississippi
Partybusneworleansla.com makes finding group transportation in Gulfport, Mississippi fast and straightforward. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and Sprinter vans from a network of transportation providers serving the Gulf Coast — all in under a minute. Call 504-552-3110 or use the online quote tool to get started right now!
Don't Just Book the First Gulfport Party Bus Rental You See. Compare Them All!
Partybusneworleansla.com is not a bus company, and it doesn't provide transportation itself. It's a quote-comparison website — the kind that saves you from spending an afternoon calling six different companies, repeating your trip details every single time, and waiting on callbacks that arrive at different hours with quotes that don't line up. Instead, you fill out one quick form or call 504-552-3110, and you instantly see pricing and vehicle options from a network of transportation providers competing for your business across Gulfport, Biloxi, and the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast.
That means you're never locked into a single fleet. A 15-to-35-passenger minibus for a corporate shuttle along US-90, a 25-passenger party bus for a bachelorette crawl through the IP Casino corridor, or a full charter bus for a convention group headed to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum — Partybusneworleansla.com surfaces the right vehicle for the right trip in seconds, with no account required and no obligation. That's genuinely great news for anyone planning group travel on the Gulf Coast.
Gulfport Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
The network covers the full range: 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, party buses from 15 to 50 passengers, minibuses, and 40-to-56-passenger charter buses. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 504-552-3110 to talk through which size fits your headcount and itinerary.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 504-552-3110 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Gulfport Bus Amenities Built for Comfort
Not every Gulf Coast group trip calls for the same setup. For celebration nights rolling through the casino strip on US-90, a 15-to-50-passenger party bus typically comes equipped with color-changing LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating. Minibuses are a strong pick for corporate shuttles and wedding guest transfers, with powerful climate control and plush reclining seats that handle the Mississippi summer heat well.
Charter buses built for longer hauls — say, Gulfport to New Orleans for a Saints game — add undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, overhead storage, and power outlets so no one's scrambling at a rest stop.
Amenities vary by vehicle and provider, but the comparison tool surfaces exactly what's on each bus before you commit. Call 504-552-3110 any time for help matching the right setup to your itinerary.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 504-552-3110 before booking.
Gulfport Party Bus Rental Prices
Gulfport party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle type, how many hours you need, and the date — a Saturday night in October during Cruisin' the Coast week is going to price differently than a Tuesday afternoon corporate shuttle. Here are planning ranges to give you a starting point. A minibus typically runs $200–$275/hour on weekdays and $200–$275/hour on weekends.
A mid-size 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $250–$350/hour on weekdays and $275–$375/hour on weekends. A charter bus for a longer event corridor trip ranges from $200–$350/hour either day of the week.
These are ranges, not quotes — your actual rate depends on the specific date, vehicle availability, and your itinerary. The fast way to get pricing for your trip is to call 504-552-3110 or fill out the quick online form. You could have pricing for your trip in about a minute.
Check the Gulfport party bus prices page to learn more.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 504-552-3110. | |||
See Gulfport Party Bus Options in One Place
Gulfport sits at the center of one of the most event-dense stretches on the Gulf Coast — casino resorts from IP Casino to Hard Rock Biloxi stacked along US-90, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum pulling in major touring acts and conventions, and a fall event calendar that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. That kind of density creates real transportation headaches: Surface parking along US-90 fills up fast on event nights, casino drop-off zones get congested during major shows, and Cruisin' the Coast week effectively shuts down normal traffic patterns across the entire beachfront corridor for a full week in October.
Partybusneworleansla.com helps you get ahead of all of it. Because the site connects you to a network of providers — not a single fleet — you're comparing multiple vehicle types, multiple price points, and multiple availability windows at once. You're not waiting on a callback from one company to find out they're already booked on your date.
You fill out the form or call 504-552-3110, and you see what's available for your group right now. No account, no obligation, pricing in about a minute. For a Gulf Coast group trip, that's the smartest starting point.
Party Bus Services for Gulfport Occasions
From airport shuttles and wedding transportation to concert shuttles, bachelorette parties, sporting event runs, corporate shuttles, and school field trips — whatever brings a group together along the Gulf Coast, there's a vehicle in the network sized for it. Call 504-552-3110 to get your group moving!

Gulfport Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (14035 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503) sits about 4 miles north of downtown Gulfport off US Highway 49, and its commercial ground transportation pickup area is located curbside on the arrivals level. The key coordination detail for group pickups: have your entire party collect luggage and assemble at the arrivals curb before calling for the bus — commercial vehicles aren't permitted to stage indefinitely in the active lane. For large groups arriving on split flights, GPT's single-terminal layout makes gathering faster than a major hub, which works in your favor.
For groups flying into New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) instead — about 90 miles west on I-10 — a charter bus transfer directly to Gulfport eliminates the rental car counter line and the I-10/I-110 interchange merge that routinely stacks up during peak arrivals windows. Call 504-552-3110 to set up your Gulf Coast airport shuttle from either airport.

Gulfport Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
The Biloxi-Gulfport casino corridor is one of the Gulf South's most concentrated nightlife stretches, and covering it without a bus means re-parking at every stop along US-90 or burning the night away waiting on rideshares that surge after midnight. A Gulf Coast bachelorette party bus keeps the entire group together from the first stop to the last — Hard Rock Biloxi, IP Casino, Beau Rivage (875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530), Palace Casino Resort (158 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530) — without anyone worrying about the ride home at 2am.
Party buses in the 15-to-30-passenger range are the most popular pick for Gulf Coast casino crawls, with LED lighting and premium sound systems to carry the energy from one resort to the next. Weekend rates on a 25-passenger party bus run roughly $275–$375/hour — split across a group of 20, that math works out fast. For availability on your date, call 504-552-3110 or use the online quote form for instant pricing.

Gulfport Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival at a Gulf Coast reception venue makes an impression that a caravan of separate cars simply cannot. For milestone celebrations in the Gulfport area — whether the party is heading to a private event space downtown or a reception hall in nearby D'Iberville or Long Beach — birthday and quinceañera party buses seating 15 to 50 passengers are available through the network, and many providers can accommodate color preferences like white or black exteriors to match a theme.
For adult milestone birthday nights rolling through the casino corridor, a 20-to-30-passenger party bus keeps the group intact across multiple resort stops without the coordination headache of splitting into separate cars. A 20-passenger party bus runs roughly $250–$350/hour on weekdays and $275–$350 on weekends — a flat, predictable number that makes planning a group night out a lot less stressful. Use the quote tool to check what's available on your date.

Gulfport Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center (2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531) is the Gulf Coast's primary arena for major touring concerts and large-scale events, with a seated capacity pushing 10,000 for arena-style shows. The facility sits directly on Beach Boulevard — the same US-90 beachfront corridor that becomes genuinely gridlocked on show nights, with the two main casino resort parking structures nearby filling by early evening. A Gulf Coast concert charter bus drops your group at the venue entrance and handles pickup when the show ends, bypassing the post-show parking lot crawl entirely.
For smaller venue shows, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi (777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530) hosts regular concerts in its event center. Show nights at the Hard Rock mean the Beach Boulevard valet queue backs up and surface lot access on US-90 narrows. A minibus keeps the group together and skips the queue.
Call 504-552-3110 to check availability for your show date.

Gulfport Corporate Event Transportation
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center handles the region's largest corporate conferences and trade shows, drawing groups from across the Gulf South that need reliable shuttle circuits between Biloxi resort hotels and the convention floor. The convention center's approach via Beach Boulevard means a single charter bus running a timed loop is significantly more predictable than asking attendees to navigate US-90 traffic in rental cars, especially during multi-day events when departure windows cluster at the same times.
For smaller executive meetings at the IP Casino Resort Spa (850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530) or team-building events at venues along the Gulfport harbor waterfront, a minibus covers the route efficiently without the overhead of a full charter bus. A Sprinter van works well for VIP transfers between GPT and resort properties along the casino corridor. Call 504-552-3110 to discuss corporate shuttle circuits and group rates for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Gulfport Private Event Transportation Services
Cruisin' the Coast — held every October along the Gulf Coast beachfront — is the single most disruptive week of the year for ground transportation in Gulfport and Biloxi. The event draws more than 8,000 registered vehicles and an estimated 400,000 spectators to the US-90 corridor, closing sections of Beach Boulevard and causing backups that ripple onto I-10 and I-110 interchange approaches. Rideshare availability collapses and pricing spikes for the entire week.
A private charter bus or party bus booked months in advance is one of the most dependable ways to move a large group through that corridor predictably during Cruisin' week — and October bookings on the Gulf Coast fill out fast across the board.
For family reunions, church retreats, and festival group travel outside the Cruisin' window, the same logic applies: one bus, one pickup plan, one flat rate. Much easier than a five-car convoy trying to find the same parking lot. Call 504-552-3110 to check availability well ahead of your event date.

Gulfport Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Harrison County high schools — including Gulfport High, Harrison Central, and West Harrison — hold proms each spring, typically between late April and mid-May, in a compressed window that pushes party bus demand up sharply across the entire Gulf Coast. Book by January for a spring prom date if you want the best vehicle selection and the most competitive pricing. Waiting until March means paying more for fewer options.
It really is that straightforward.
A Gulfport prom party bus in the 18-to-28-passenger range is the most common fit for friend groups, and Partybusneworleansla.com makes it easy to compare sizes and pricing across multiple providers in one place — no calling around, no waiting. Fill out the quick form or call 504-552-3110 to lock in your spring date before the good buses are gone.

Gulfport School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Getting a school group to the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs (703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564), the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, or the J.L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium (115 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530) requires a vehicle that can navigate the two-lane stretches of the coastal route without the logistical overhead of a school bus caravan. A charter bus for Gulf Coast school field trips carries the full group in a single vehicle, with overhead storage for bags and equipment, climate control that makes a difference on a Mississippi summer day, and onboard restrooms that eliminate the mid-route pit stop scramble on longer drives.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention accessibility needs when requesting your quote. Call 504-552-3110 to confirm vehicle availability for your school's travel date.

Gulfport Sporting Event Transportation
The closest major pro venue to Gulfport is the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans — roughly 90 miles west on I-10 — home of the New Orleans Pelicans. That drive on a game night means I-10 westbound traffic through Bay St. Louis and Slidell tightening in the final 20 miles approaching the Causeway interchange, and the post-game crawl back east can easily add 45 minutes to a trip that's already two hours on a clear day. A charter bus handles all of it — your group rides together, no one's watching the fuel gauge on I-10, and nobody's navigating the Smoothie King Center parking structure at 11pm.
For Saints home games at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, demand for charter buses out of the Gulf Coast is high on home game weekends. Book at least six to eight weeks out for Saints and Pelicans game dates to secure the right vehicle. Call 504-552-3110 for availability on your game day.

Gulfport Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Gulf Coast wedding venues spread out across a wide geographic footprint — ceremony sites at beachfront properties along US-90, receptions at the Beau Rivage or waterfront spaces in Gulfport's harbor district, hotel room blocks distributed across the casino corridor in Biloxi. That spread is exactly where shuttle logistics break down without a plan: guests from the hotel block need a ride to the ceremony, the ceremony-to-reception transfer has to hit a specific window, and late-night returns have to be covered so no one's stranded.
A Gulfport wedding shuttle bus from the network handles all three legs cleanly. A minibus works well for guest hotel-to-venue circuits; a Sprinter limo is a natural fit for the wedding party on the day itself. Because Partybusneworleansla.com connects you to multiple providers, you can run multiple vehicles simultaneously if the guest list calls for it.
Call 504-552-3110 to start putting the transportation timeline together.

Gulfport Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The Gulf Coast doesn't have Napa Valley's density of wineries, but what it does have is a concentrated stretch of craft breweries, casino bars, and waterfront restaurants that make for a genuinely great progressive evening — especially when nobody has to think about parking at each stop. Chandeleur Island Brewing Company (2907 East Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531) is one of the anchor stops on any Gulf Coast brewery crawl, and it's right on the beachfront strip. Southern Prohibition Brewing operates out of Hattiesburg about an hour north, which makes for a day-trip charter run for larger groups.
A Gulf Coast pub crawl party bus in the 20-to-30-passenger range keeps everyone together across the full itinerary — no splitting into cars, no hunting for parking on Beach Boulevard between stops, no one taking a wrong turn after the third round. Weekend rates on a 25-passenger party bus run roughly $275–$375/hour. Use the quote form to compare options, or call 504-552-3110 to build out your stop list.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Gulfport & Beyond
Partybusneworleansla.com helps you find buses across the entire Gulf Coast region. Whether you need a New Orleans group transportation connection, a Baton Rouge party bus, a Mobile, Alabama bus rental, or transportation anywhere along the I-10 corridor between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the network has you covered. Call 504-552-3110 to check availability for your city and date.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulfport Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusneworleansla.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Partybusneworleansla.com?
Partybusneworleansla.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It is not a bus company and does not own or operate any vehicles. It connects you to a network of transportation providers serving Gulfport, Biloxi, and the Gulf Coast so you can compare vehicle types, sizes, and pricing in one place — with no account required and no obligation to book.
How does Partybusneworleansla.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the online quote form or call 504-552-3110. Within about a minute, you see available vehicles, pictures, and pricing from providers serving your area. Compare your options, ask questions if you have them, and book what fits.
No repeated callbacks, no juggling quotes from five different companies.
How much does a party bus cost in Gulfport?
Gulfport party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, date, and how many hours you need. A minibus runs roughly $200–$275/hour; a mid-size party bus in the 25-passenger range runs $250–$375/hour depending on the day; a full charter bus runs $200–$350/hour. These are planning ranges — your actual rate is specific to your date and itinerary.
Fill out the quick form or call 504-552-3110 to get pricing for your trip in about a minute.
Do I need to book in advance for Cruisin' the Coast week?
Yes — significantly in advance. Cruisin' the Coast in October draws over 400,000 visitors to the US-90 corridor and is the single busiest week of the year for Gulf Coast transportation. Party buses and charter buses booked for that week fill out months ahead.
If your group is traveling during Cruisin' week, aim to have your bus secured by late July at the absolute latest. Waiting until September means premium pricing or no availability at all.
Can a charter bus travel from Gulfport to New Orleans for a Saints or Pelicans game?
Absolutely — and it's one of the most popular routes on the Gulf Coast. The drive from Gulfport to Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center runs about 90 miles on I-10 west, typically 90 minutes to two hours depending on game-day traffic approaching New Orleans. A charter bus handles the full round trip so your group doesn't deal with New Orleans parking or the post-game I-10 eastbound backup.
Book at least six to eight weeks out for Saints home game weekends — Gulf Coast demand for New Orleans game-day buses is real.
What's the best vehicle type for a casino crawl along the Biloxi strip?
A 20-to-30-passenger party bus is the most popular pick for the US-90 casino corridor. The stops — Beau Rivage, IP Casino, Hard Rock, Palace Casino — are spaced closely enough that a party bus can move the group between each resort quickly, and the LED lighting and sound system keep the energy up between stops. For smaller groups of 10 to 15, a Sprinter van or Sprinter limo is a solid, more affordable alternative.
Use the quote form to compare both options side by side for your date.
Is there group transportation available for Port of Gulfport cruise departures?
Yes. The Port of Gulfport (2510 14th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501) handles cruise departures, and a charter bus transfer from area hotels directly to the cruise terminal eliminates the per-day parking cost at the port for multi-night sailings. Confirm your specific terminal and curbside drop-off zone with your cruise line before embarkation day — terminal access assignments vary by ship and sailing date.
Call 504-552-3110 to set up your cruise departure transfer.
How far in advance should I book?
For most Gulfport events outside peak periods, two to four weeks of lead time is workable. For Cruisin' the Coast (October), prom season (April–May), and New Orleans game-day runs on Saints home weekends (September–January), book three to six months out. The earlier you lock in a date, the better the vehicle selection and the lower the rate.
Call 504-552-3110 as soon as your headcount is confirmed.
Popular Gulfport Party Bus Destinations
Gulfport and the surrounding Gulf Coast are packed with casinos, waterfront venues, arenas, and state parks that make for great group outings — and most of them come with real parking and access logistics worth knowing before you arrive. Here are six destinations your group is most likely heading to, and what you need to know about each.

Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center (2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531) is the Gulf Coast's largest multi-purpose venue, seating up to 10,000 for arena events and hosting the region's biggest touring concerts, trade shows, and conventions year-round. It sits directly on Beach Boulevard — US-90 — which is the same road that carries all the casino resort traffic. On major show nights, the surface parking lots adjacent to the coliseum fill by early evening, and the US-90 beachfront becomes a slow crawl from the Biloxi Bay Bridge all the way west toward Gulfport.
A charter bus drops your group at the venue entrance and handles the return pickup when the event ends, bypassing the post-event parking exit queue entirely. For convention groups staying at Biloxi resort hotels, a shuttle circuit between the hotel and the convention center floor is far more predictable than asking attendees to navigate Beach Boulevard in individual cars.
Address: 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531 | Phone: (228) 594-3700

Beau Rivage Resort and Casino
Beau Rivage Resort and Casino (875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530) is the largest resort on the Gulf Coast — a 1,740-room MGM Resorts property with a casino floor, multiple restaurants, a spa, and a theater that hosts headliner entertainment throughout the year. The Beau Rivage Theatre seats approximately 1,550 and draws touring shows that sell out well in advance. Valet on Beach Boulevard backs up on show nights, and the self-park garage on the property fills earlier than most first-timers expect on weekend evenings.
A party bus or minibus drops your group at the resort's porte-cochère and handles pickup at a pre-arranged time, which is far cleaner than navigating the valet queue after a late show. For large conference groups using Beau Rivage as a host hotel, Partybusneworleansla.com can help arrange shuttle circuits to the Coliseum convention floor or other Biloxi properties.
Address: 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530 | Phone: (228) 386-7111

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi (777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530) anchors the east end of the casino strip and runs a busy concert and event calendar in its event center, which seats several hundred for shows. The property sits on a tighter footprint than Beau Rivage, and the Beach Boulevard valet approach is a single lane that backs up fast on event nights. Groups arriving by party bus or charter bus get dropped curbside at the resort entrance without touching the valet queue.
Hard Rock Biloxi is also a natural anchor stop on any casino crawl itinerary running east to west along US-90 — the bus stages nearby while the group explores, then moves the group to the next property without anyone waiting for a rideshare in the parking lot.
Address: 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530 | Phone: (228) 374-7625

Gulf Islands National Seashore — Davis Bayou Area
Gulf Islands National Seashore — Davis Bayou (3500 Park Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564) is the mainland section of the national seashore and one of the most popular outdoor group destinations on the Gulf Coast, covering coastal marshlands, bayou trails, and a campground accessed via US-90 east of Biloxi. The parking area at Davis Bayou is a standard surface lot that handles day-visitor traffic reasonably well on weekdays but gets congested during spring and fall weekends. For school field trip groups, scout organizations, or nature-focused corporate outings, a charter bus handles the group transfer from Gulfport in a single vehicle, drops everyone at the trailhead, and eliminates the carpool coordination entirely.
Confirm current access and group visit procedures with the official Gulf Islands National Seashore site before your visit.
Address: 3500 Park Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 | Phone: (228) 875-9057

Gulfport Harbor and Jones Park
Jones Park (91 Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501) sits on the Gulfport waterfront adjacent to the Small Craft Harbor and serves as the primary public event space for Gulfport's outdoor festivals and concerts, including the annual Smoky the Horse Craft Beer Festival and various waterfront music events. Street parking along Beach Boulevard near the harbor fills quickly on event days, and the adjacent surface lots are limited. A party bus drops the group at the park entrance on Beach Boulevard and handles pickup at the end of the event, which is particularly useful late at night when rideshare availability in Gulfport can be sparse.
Jones Park is also a popular starting or ending point for waterfront crawl itineraries that move between downtown Gulfport restaurants and the Biloxi casino corridor.
Address: 91 Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501 | Phone: (228) 868-5714

IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi
IP Casino Resort Spa (850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530) is one of the major entertainment resorts on the Gulf Coast, with a casino floor, hotel, multiple dining outlets, and a performance venue that hosts comedy acts, tribute shows, and special events throughout the year. Unlike several of the Beach Boulevard properties, IP sits just off the main strip on Bayview Avenue, which gives it a slightly less congested approach — but the resort's event nights still create valet and self-park pressure, especially when shows overlap with casino floor peak hours. Groups headed to IP for a show or an evening out arrive cleanly by party bus or minibus at the resort entrance, and the bus handles the return transfer whenever the group is ready.
IP is a consistent stop on multi-resort Gulf Coast crawl itineraries.
Address: 850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530 | Phone: (228) 436-3000