A pictorial celebration of the joyful and festive coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras vibe: Gulfport’s family-friendly daytime parade brought zero debauchery and maximum delight.

Twelfth night brings king cakes and Mardi Gras season, with a bonus duo of compelling and fun books.

The grocery store had everything we needed, plus a coastal-Mississippi-right-before-Mardi-Gras culinary cultural tour.