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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.