Gulfport's Get Rescued Today

The 8th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued fundraiser is expected to lure thousands to the city on Saturday February 25. The all day free event and evening fundraiser will raise money for rescue groups from across the region and beyond. Here's what you need to know if you plan on coming to the event.

Daytime Event: Gulfport's Get Rescued is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Gulfport on Beach Boulevard. It's free to the public.

Evening Event: Get Rescued Celebration is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom at 5500 Shore Blvd. 

• Tickets are $20 per person and are on sale now. There will be a limited number of tickets at the door.
• Live music, dancing, Hors d'oeuvre, cash bar
• Silent and Live Auctions

For the public: The daytime festival is free from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. Owners can bring leashed, well behaved pets to the event.

• Animal related vendors will line the streets.
• Adoptable Pet Parade: meet at Casino Stage at 1:45, Parade at 2 p.m.
• Pet Costume Contest: 2:30 p.m. at the Casino Stage

How you can help: Everyone is encouraged to donate dog and cat food, cat litter, and pet supplies to the rescues at the event.

Parking: Beach Blvd. will be closed during the daytime festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Say "HI" to Gulfport Patch: We'll have a booth at the free daytime festival. Meet Gulfport Editor Cherlene Willis and members of the Patch team.