08/31/2024 - 10:00am
GeckoFest 2025
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Florida
Admission: Free and open to all ages
Overview
GeckoFest returns for its 24th year as Gulfport’s most iconic end-of-summer celebration. Held annually over Labor Day weekend, this free street festival brings a vibrant mix of live music, street performances, costumed revelry, and community fun to the heart of Gulfport’s historic waterfront district.
Each year features a unique theme that inspires festivalgoers to come dressed in costume and fully embrace the spirit of the event. This year’s theme will be announced soon.
What to Expect
Live music across multiple stages
Street performers, acrobats, and roving entertainers
Over 200 booths offering art, crafts, and festival food
Walking parade and costume contest
Gecko races and other quirky surprises
Lead-Up Events
Leading into the main event, Gulfport celebrates "Gecko Season" with a series of themed happenings. Dates and details are still being confirmed but typically include:
Gecko Art Show – A showcase of local creativity
Gecko Crawl – A lively pub crawl through Gulfport’s bar scene
Gecko Ball – A costumed evening of dancing, entertainment, and tradition
Good to Know
Free to attend and family-friendly
Leashed, well-behaved pets welcome
Free street and event parking available
Festival runs rain or shine
Street closures begin in the early morning and reopen after 8:00 PM
Updates Coming Soon
The festival theme, entertainment schedule, and Gecko Season event dates will be posted as they are finalized. Check back soon for more details.