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A Colorful Success
By Abby Baker
Despite a drizzly start, tents and eager artists crowded Veterans Park for the Gulfport’s Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14.
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“Oh, this is a rain-or-shine event,” Brenda McMahon, head of the Gulfport Merchant Chamber arts committee,
said. “We’re having a beautiful time, and we will be here no matter what.”
More than 40 artists and their booths operated under a socially distant, hand-sanitizer-heavy event, hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber.
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"I have some pieces that are pretty and some that are crazy," Yorman Gal said. "This one is really crazy."
Abby Baker
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"This is my third year coming down from Maine for this festival. I guess you could say I'm a part-time snow bird," said Catherine Worthington. "I just think Gulfport has the greatest vibe."
Abby Baker