Good morning, Biloxi.

Volunteers for Mardi Gras parades & cleanup are asking paradegoers to help reduce trash by using proper bins and choosing reusable items.

Volunteer Evelyn McQueen warns that leftover waste, including plastic beads, may harm local waterways if it enters storm drains.

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is hosting its annual Mardi Gras parade today at the Biloxi VA Medical Center, where attendees line up at 9:15 a.m. and the parade rolls out at 10 a.m., with a free ceremony following in Building 17 recreation hall.

Biloxi’s Holy Family Parish group, led by Bishop Louis Khineman and Pastor Fr.

Mike Austin, recently returned from a transformative pilgrimage in the Holy Land. They visited sacred sites including Mount Tabor and the Church of the Nativity to deepen their faith and connect with history.

St. Patrick boys soccer won a 7-0 match against North Forrest Saturday as the team began its postseason push.

The team will build on this victory in its upcoming games.

The Pass Christian High tennis team announced its inaugural pickleball tournament scheduled for March 7 at Picklr in Biloxi, with registration open until Feb.

27. Free shirts go to the first 30 teams, and food plus prizes will be provided for an $80 team entry fee.

St. Stanislaus soccer earned a 6-0 win over Bogue Chitto in the first round of the MHSAA playoffs, scoring six goals in the second half.

Highlights from the game were shared by WXXV News 25.

Mardi Gras Ball Celebration

7-11 p.m. — St. Martin Community Center — Open bar — Dance the night away at the ultimate Mardi Gras Ball filled with music and fun.

Tab Benoit Concert

8-10 p.m. — Beach Boulevard — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blues of Tab Benoit in a night of music and fun.

3rd Annual Soul Music Awards

3-7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Reserved seating recommended — Celebrate the best in soul music with live performances and industry honors.