SUMMARY: Traintastic recently celebrated its first anniversary after transitioning from the Model Railroad Museum. Wendy Rippy highlighted several upcoming events and features. Visitors wearing patriotic colors on July 4th will receive $2 off admission, and weekday admission at 4 PM is only $5. The museum spans 50,000 square feet with multiple train layouts, Legos, an indoor play area, and an outdoor riding train. It also serves as a venue for events like birthday parties and weddings. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, Traintastic is part of a growing cluster of family-friendly attractions, including Ship Island and the aviation museum.

This summer, there's a lot of family-friendly summer fun happening at TrainTastic in Gulfport!

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SUMMARY: Ocean Springs is hosting a major Independence Day celebration on July 3rd at Fort Maury Park on Front Beach, starting at 6 PM. Raven Floyd, the city's public relations officer, highlights that the event will feature a music tribute by UNF Band, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and fireworks over the water at around 9 PM. The fireworks display is particularly iconic, offering reflections on the water with the Ocean Springs BXI bridge in the background. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers. Parking is available along Front Beach, side streets, and the harbor.

A big Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks are set for later this week in Ocean Springs.

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SUMMARY: Ocean Springs Mosaic Church held a public baptism at Front Beach, Ocean Springs, for the second year, helping many practice their faith. This year, 57 people were baptized, with participants expressing life-changing experiences. One attendee shared, “I've been wanting to get baptized for a while now… going under the water and coming back up really feels like my life has changed.” The Harrison County Campus holds services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Deerville Middle School, while the Ocean Springs campus meets on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

For the second year, hundreds of people filled Front Beach in Ocean Springs to hold a public baptism.

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