Gulf Coast Carnival Association

Gulf Coast Carnival Association Gulf Coast Carnival Association, since 1908, is Biloxi’s home of Mardi Gras and the Mississippi Coasts oldest and most prestigious Carnival organization.

GCCA leads the way in providing the biggest and greatest free show on the Coast Mardi Gras Day. Gulf Coast Carnival Association (GCCA), Biloxi’s home of Mardi Gras and the Mississippi Coasts oldest and most prestigious Carnival organization. GCCA traces its roots back to 1908 and Biloxi’s first Mardi Gras parade, which included 17 floats, 150 flambeau carriers, the new 12-piece Herald Newspaper Ba

nk, a Grand Marshall, the Mayor and Councilmen. The Monarchs were the first King d’Iberville and Queen Ixolib. Eight years later, the Biloxi Carnival and Literary Association was incorporated. Its purpose, to promote the study of literature and particularly Greek mythology; to give an annual carnival and street pageant in the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, by artistic floats representing Greek mythology and historic events. In 1929, the Biloxi celebration expanded to include other Coast cities and around 1949 the Biloxi Carnival and Literary Association became the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. The GGCCA Mardi Gras Day parade in Biloxi has been celebrated every year since 1908 with the exception of war, the Great Depression and COVID-19 pandemic.

TODAY is the last day to get your summer GCCA gear order in! Don’t forget! 💜💚💛
06/14/2026

TODAY is the last day to get your summer GCCA gear order in! Don’t forget!
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Show your GCCA pride all summer long with our exclusive CXIX Collection, celebrating 119 years of Coastal Mardi Gras tradition!

Available items:
Short Sleeve Dry-Fit Shirts (50 UPF) - white or navy
Long Sleeve Dry-Fit Shirts (50 UPF) – white or navy
Hooded Performance Shirts (50 UPF) – white or navy
Comfort Color Long or Short Sleeve cotton – white or navy
Comfort Color tank – white or navy
Richardson Performance Lite Caps 225 featuring the GCCA patch logo

Webstore: https://branded-imprints.printavo.com/merch/gcca-summer-store-26/

Don’t miss your chance to grab the newest merchandise and represent GCCA wherever your summer adventures take you!

Show your GCCA pride all summer long with our exclusive CXIX Collection, celebrating 119 years of Coastal Mardi Gras tra...
06/01/2026

Show your GCCA pride all summer long with our exclusive CXIX Collection, celebrating 119 years of Coastal Mardi Gras tradition!

Available items:
Short Sleeve Dry-Fit Shirts (50 UPF) - white or navy
Long Sleeve Dry-Fit Shirts (50 UPF) – white or navy
Hooded Performance Shirts (50 UPF) – white or navy
Comfort Color Long or Short Sleeve cotton – white or navy
Comfort Color tank – white or navy
Richardson Performance Lite Caps 225 featuring the GCCA patch logo

Webstore: https://branded-imprints.printavo.com/merch/gcca-summer-store-26/

Don’t miss your chance to grab the newest merchandise and represent GCCA wherever your summer adventures take you!

Mardi Gras Rendezvous - July 12th, 12 PM. Fly your GCCA Sponsor flags & spend the day with friends, sunshine & Mardi Gr...
05/27/2026

Mardi Gras Rendezvous - July 12th, 12 PM. Fly your GCCA Sponsor flags & spend the day with friends, sunshine & Mardi Gras on the water. Bring a perspective sponsor to mix, mingle & experience what GCCA is all about. 💜 Build connections 💚 Grow our community 💛 Share the tradition. Become part of something bigger - join the GCCA family today! www.msgcca.org

Gulf Coast Carnival Association is proud to support children’s summer camps from Pascagoula to Bay St. Louis — investing...
05/22/2026

Gulf Coast Carnival Association is proud to support children’s summer camps from Pascagoula to Bay St. Louis — investing in the future of our Gulf Coast families, communities, & local businesses.

From sailing & marine life exploration to science, theatre, arts, & space discovery, these programs inspire creativity, confidence, teamwork, & lifelong memories for children across the coast.

Giving back to the communities that support us has always been part of who we are. Together, we are helping create opportunities for the next generation to learn, grow, and dream big.

2026 Camp Scholarships:
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
Friends of Art, Culture & Education
WAMA (Walter Anderson Museum of Art)
YMCA Ocean Springs
The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
Gulf Coast Marine Education
Ohr - O'Keefe Museum of Art
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Biloxi Yacht Club Sail Camp
Mississippi Aquarium
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Gulfport Yacht Club Sail Camp
Coast Episcopal Camp Gumbo
St. Vincent de Paul
Long Beach Yacht Club Sail Camp
Camp Stanislaus Day Camp
INFINITY Science Center

Mardi Gras 2027 is calling… are you answering? Join GCCA and be part of the tradition, pageantry, and unforgettable mem...
05/19/2026

Mardi Gras 2027 is calling… are you answering? Join GCCA and be part of the tradition, pageantry, and unforgettable memories that bring our community together.

2027 Court nominations are now being accepted through May 30th. www.msgcca.org/join-gcca

It’s official, we have a new team in town, Captain of Carnival Robby Williams and Lieutenant of Carnival Jeff Bertucci!...
05/06/2026

It’s official, we have a new team in town, Captain of Carnival Robby Williams and Lieutenant of Carnival Jeff Bertucci! https://www.msgcca.org/join-gcca/

Step into the spotlight as a 2027 GCCA sponsor. 💜 💚 💛
04/22/2026

Step into the spotlight as a 2027 GCCA sponsor. 💜 💚 💛

Live it. Breathe it. Love it. GCCA Mardi Gras. 💜💚💛
04/13/2026

Live it. Breathe it. Love it. GCCA Mardi Gras. 💜💚💛

Mardi Gras is art for everyone. Join GCCA and experience a world of color like no other. 💜💚💛
04/08/2026

Mardi Gras is art for everyone. Join GCCA and experience a world of color like no other. 💜💚💛

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792-A Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS
39530

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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