5 Things to Know Today: Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! Wahoo, T-Day is here. Did you know, that the modern day traditions we celebrate today can be traced back to 1621? Learn more about the history of Thanksgiving by visiting these sites:

• Wikipedia
• History.com

Offices Closed: Remember, several Government offices will be closed today and Friday. Those include:

• Gulfport City Hall (all city departments)
• Gulfport Casino Ballroom
• Gulfport Public Library
• Gulfport Senior Center

Patrol officers with the Gulfport Police Department and firefighters with the Gulfport Fire Department will work through the holiday.

Looking to Dine Out? There are several restaurants in and near Gulfport that will be open today. La Cote Basque, 3104 Beach Blvd. S. is offering up Virgina baked ham or traditional turkey for $14.95. The restaurants will also have their early bird menu and full dinner menu available as well. To check out other restuarants nearby read our post "Affordable Dining on Thanksgiving".

Thanksgiving Traditions: What are your traditions? What's your favorite dish? What do you look forward to every year? Please, share your stories, recipes, photos and more with Gulfport Patch. Add them on our Facebook Page or email the Editor at cherlene.willis@patch.com.

Thanksgiving Forecast: It'll be sunny with a high near 75. An east northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 61. Expect an east northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.