The Brief
- Gulfport is hosting its annual GeckoFest music and art festival featuring live performances along Beach and Shore Boulevards.
- More than 120 artists and makers, food trucks, and skateboard races will line the streets for the free event.
- The end-of-summer celebration caps off a full month of gecko-themed events across the coastal community.
GULFPORT, Fla. – Gulfport is turning up the volume this weekend as the 26th annual GeckoFest takes over Beach and Shore Boulevards. The free event brings live music, street performers, and food trucks to the water-loving community.
Festivals in Gulfport
What we know:
GeckoFest features two stages of live music and performances from fire acts to acrobats under this year’s “Gecko Music Awards” theme. More than 120 artists and makers are lining the streets alongside local food trucks serving up tacos, tamales, and local eats. Visitors can also enter to win and compete in the Gecko Skateboard Races for prizes.
Community celebrations in Gulfport
What we don’t know:
Organizers have not confirmed the total number of attendees expected to turn out on Saturday. Specific performance schedules for the main stages have also not been released.
End of summer traditions
The backstory:…