5 Things to Know Today: Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday: Who loves beads, King Cake and masks? Today is Fat Tuesday. And according to Wikipedia, Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday and Fat Tuesday is called that because it's the last night of "eating richer" before fasting of the Lenten season, which starts on Ash Wednesday. Learn more about Mardi Gras on the official website! It's going to be "happening" at the Gulfport Senior Center today. They're annual Mardi Gras party is from 2 - 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Fresh Market: Why not endulge in your sweet tooth with fresh baked goods, cupcakes, cookies, candy and more at the Gulfport Fresh Market today from 9 - 3 p.m. in downtown Gulfport. Don't forget to "like" the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Facebook before you head out.

City Council Meeting: There is a Gulfport City Council Meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Catherine Hickman Theater not Gulfport City Hall. The theater is located at 5501 27th Ave S. You can view and print the agenda before the meeting on the city's website. Because the meeting is being held at the theater, the meeting will not be broadcast live. It will be taped and added on the city's website the next day.

8th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued: Wahoo! It's almost here! The 8th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued daytime event and evening Get Rescued Celebration is on Sat. Feb 25th! Check out our guide before you head to the event. And make sure to say "hi" to Gulfport Patch! We'll have a booth at the event.

Tuesday Forecast: Great weather for the market today! It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 75. Expect an east wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest. Tonight, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 61. Expect a west wind around 6 mph becoming calm.