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Mardi Gras groups press council over facility rentals; mayor promises meetings to clarify contracts and dates
Summary
Representatives of Mardi Gras and other community organizations told the Biloxi City Council they face high rental costs, insurance and security fees and uncertainty about bookings. The mayor said staff will meet with each group next week to verify event dates and contracts and that the parks and recreation director appointment is underway.
Organizers who run Mardi Gras and other community events told the Biloxi City Council they are struggling with rental rules, upfront fees and rising insurance costs and asked for a seat at the table as the city refines facility rental procedures.
A long-time carnival organizer told the council that venue fees and related costs have risen: "Our venue in 2015 was $6,000. Our venue in 2025 was $7,550," and added that security and insurance costs have increased. She asked the council to involve event groups…
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