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Mayor Declares April 19 – 21 As Busiest Weekend to Be a Hattiesburger

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Mayor Declares April 19 – 21 As Busiest Weekend to Be a Hattiesburger

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Mayor Toby Barker joined several event hosts and organizers to make his annual declaration of the “Busiest Weekend to be a Hattiesburger.”

This year, that weekend falls on April 19, 20 and 21. 

“October and April typically provide residents and visitors with several opportunities to enjoy our city through a long list of events; however, one particular weekend in April – without fail – ends up being one of the busiest on the calendar. This year, that weekend is April 19 – 21,” said Barker. “Long gone are the days when someone might say ‘There’s nothing to do in Hattiesburg.’ We are proud of how busy and vibrant our city is, especially during October and April. We hope this list guides anyone who is seeking family fun, sunshine, live music or a little bit of all three.”  

A full list of special events on the calendar* include: 

Friday

  • The Revivalists at The Lawn (7 p.m.)
  • Southern Miss Baseball against ULM (6 p.m.)
  • William Carey Baseball against Blue Mountain University (6 p.m.)
  • Live at Five at Town Square Park (5 p.m.)
  • William Carey University Hall of Fame Dinner at Tatum Court (6 p.m.)
  • Matilda at the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center (6:30 p.m.)
  • The Little Mermaid at The Saenger (7 p.m.)

Saturday

Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys Baseball Games
Youth Track for Parks & Rec

  • Run for the Nations 5K at William Carey University (7 a.m.) – REGISTER
  • Hope Walk for the Hope Clinic at USM Payne Center (8 a.m.) – REGISTER
  • TOPSoccer at Tatum Park (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) – REGISTER
  • PineBelt Quilter’s Showcase at Cultural Center (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
  • Record Store Day at T-Bone’s (10 a.m.)
  • STEM Saturday with Parks & Rec at Hattiesburg Zoo (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
  • Earth Day Celebration at Hattiesburg Zoo (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
  • Downtown Crawfish Jam at Walthall Park (10:30 a.m.)
  • William Carey University Homecoming Cookout at King Student Center (11 a.m.)
  • Smoke & Brew Festival at The Porter (11 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
  • Homecoming Court Presentation, at William Carey University President’s Home (1 p.m.)
  • The Little Mermaid at The Saenger (2 p.m. & 7 p.m.) – TICKETS
  • Southern Miss Baseball against ULM (2 p.m.)
  • William Carey Baseball against Blue Mountain University (1 p.m. & 4 p.m.)
  • Downtown Getdown on Front Street (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
  • Record Store Day After Party at SoPro (4:20 p.m.)
  • Matilda at the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center (6:30 p.m.) – TICKETS
  • BROFEST Block Party at Fairley’s Wings (9 p.m.)

Sunday

  • Brunch with Bertie at the Zoo (11 a.m.) – TICKETS
  • Southern Miss Baseball against ULM (1 p.m.)
  • Matilda at the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center (1:30 p.m.) – TICKETS
  • The Little Mermaid at The Saenger (2 p.m.) – TICKETS

*This list does not include the many baseball games, athletic events and occurrences of live music at many of our local eateries and nightlife establishments that take place each week. 

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