Dates

July 19th-21st, 2024

Registration

Hotel

Holiday Inn Gulfport-Airport
9515 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
Located less than 10 minutes from the Gulfport Airport

Check-in: 3 pm
Check-out: 12 pm

Reserve Your Room Today – (228) 679-1700
When reserving over the phone make sure to mention the “Johnson Family Reunion” to receive the special rates available
Please book before June 19th, otherwise, the rate will increase.

Rooms available in Block
Double/King Bed Suite
$213 a night
Sleeps 4. Room Amenities include desk with ergonomic chair, flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator and microwave.

Hotel/Airport Shuttle
Runs 24/7 except Mon & Tues (doesn’t run from 2 pm-8 pm)
Call (228) 678-1700 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve the shuttle

Food
The hotel restaurant serves breakfast (6-10 AM) and dinner (4-10 PM), meals are not included.

Airports

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (2.7 mi.)
14035 Airport Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503

Mobile International Airport (68 mi.)
2455 Michigan Ave, Mobile, AL 36615

Lewis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (85 mi.)
1 Terminal Dr, Kenner, LA 70062

Pensacola International Airport (126 mi.)
2430 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504

Reunion Timeline

Friday

• 5:30-8:30 pm: Check-in, T-shirt Pickup, Meet & Greet (Outside of Conference Rooms on Main Level)
• 7:15-8:30 pm Sunset (7:58 pm) Walk at Gulfport Beach (Optional, Provide own transportation to Jones Park)
• Free Night: Have fun in Mississippi

Saturday

• 6-10 am: Breakfast (On Your Own at Hotel or local restaurant of choice)
• 9 am-5 pm: Shuttle to Gulfport Beach and local attractions available (Pick up/drop-off in front of Holiday Inn)
• 11 am: Family Picture at Gulfport Beach (Wear reunion T-shirt)
• 12-1 pm: Jetski excursion (Jetblast Beach Rentals)
• 12-5 pm: Free Time
• 1:30-4 pm: Family Game Time at the Gulf Coast Event Center (Optional)
• 6-10:30 pm: Johnson Family 50th Reunion Golden Jubilee (Dinner Provided at Gulf Coast Event Center, Optional gold/black formal attire)

Sunday

• 6-10 am: Breakfast (On Your Own at Hotel or local restaurant of choice)
• 7:45-8:30 am: Family Fitness Session (Gulf Coast Event Center)
• 10-11 am: Family Church (Gulf Coast Event Center)
• 12-1 pm: Lunch (Provided)
• 1-1:30 pm: Family Meeting (Gulf Coast Event Center)

Attractions

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Have fun with marine mammals and sea turtles! IMMS’s Ocean Adventures Marine Park is open to the public year-round, reservations are not required. The Park is open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. All admission and interactive program proceeds go toward conservation.
Find out more here

Island View Casino
Enjoy 2,600 slots and table games, live entertainment, and delicious food. Offering a smoke-free environment with magnificent Gulf views right on the casino floor.
More Info

Gulf Islands Water Park
Featuring wild rides, miles of slides and cool summer fun for all ages.
Slide Into Fun

Gulfport Premium Outlets
Find more than 70 outlet stores at Gulfport Premium Outlets. Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Chico’s, Coach, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Nautica, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more.
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Additional Attractions
Discover what else Gulfport has to offer!

Gulfport Restaurants

Near Hotel

Koi Sushi: Casual Sushi & Hibachi
Claw Daddy’s: Casual Seafood
228Cocina: Takeout Mexican

Harbor

Half Shell Oyster House: Casual Seafood
The Rack House: Casual Steak
Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria: Casual Pizza

Beach

The Chimneys: Fancy Seafood
Shaggy’s: Casual Seafood
Salute Seafood Italian: Casual Italian

Event Center

Gulf Coast Event Center
Located on the property of the hotel
9475 Highway 49 Gulfport, MS 39503

Chandeleur Event Rooms 3 & 4

2025 Reunion Information

Cruise
Co-Chairpersons: Jeffery Epting and Courtney Wilkins