Star-Spangled Cleanup

2026 Star-Spangled Cleanup scheduled for:

Saturday, July 11th, 2026

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

This event is a part of the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program. At these events, participants pick up trash while collecting data on what kind and how much trash is cleaned up. We welcome any & all persons to join us in our effort to remove the remaining firework debris from our beaches. Let's have some fun!

Event Details:

When: Saturday, July 11th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Multiple locations across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
What: Join us removing firework debris. All cleanup supplies are provided.
Weather happens! Please keep in mind that this cleanup is subject to cancellation.

Each cleanup location will have a Site Captain present to provide cleanup supplies and guidance throughout the event. This event gets HOT. Please make sure to bring plenty of sun protection (hats, sunglasses, sun cream, etc.) and a refillable water bottle. All locations will have extra water provided during the event. 

Cleanup Locations:

Bay St. Louis Washington Street Pier

Biloxi Lighthouse

D'Iberville Marina

Gulfport Jones Park

Long Beach Harbor

Moss Point Hwy 63 Boat Launch

Ocean Springs East Beach

Ocean Springs Fort Maurepaus

Pascagoula Front Beach

Pass Christian Harbor (Meet by Shaggy's)

Registration is now open! Click Here.

If you have any questions about the event, please check out our FAQ page then email the Program Coordinator, evelyn.mcqueen@msstate.edu

NESTING SEASON IS HERE! Please watch where you walk and avoid the fenced, flagged, or roped off beach areas. These areas are important shorebird nesting habitat and should not be disturned. These areas are protected. For more information, please visit audubon.org.

Two least tern eggs on the sand next to a flattened aluminum can. Photo by: MS Audubon