Celebrate America's 250 Years of Freedom at Mississippi State Parks

Mississippi State Parks is celebrating America’s 250th birthday in style! Join us for our big Fourth of July weekend celebration in 2026. 

From star-spangled cookouts to live music and fireworks over the water, Mississippi State Parks is the place to be for a weekend of red, white, and blue fun. 

Major celebrations will take place at: 

• Roosevelt State Park – Morton, MS
• Paul B Johnson State Park – Hattiesburg, MS
• Clarkco State Park – Quitman, MS
• Percy Quin State Park – McComb, MS
• Buccaneer State Park – Waveland, MS
• Trace State Park – Belden, MS
• John W. Kyle State Park  – Sardis, MS

For more information about each Park’s festivities, click here! 

There are still a few RV sites remaining at John Kyle State Park! Book your reservations now at https://reserve.mdwfp.com/. 

Don’t just hear about history – live it this Fourth of July at Mississippi State Parks. 

More details to come!