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
• J.P. Coleman State Park – Iuka, MS 

Guests are encouraged to book their cabins and campsites early to secure a spot for the biggest celebration of the summer. Reservations are open now at https://reserve.mdwfp.com/. 

• While Paul B. Johnson, Percy Quin, and Clarkco State Parks are currently undergoing exciting renovations, visitors should keep an eye out for reopening updates and announcements about when reservations will be available for the holiday weekend.

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

More details to come!