One of my long time friend was surprised when he knew that I live in Mississippi. Well, he lives in a fast-paced city in the US compared to Mississippi, this place is a heavily forested state in the US. But, I am so proud that I lived in Mississippi for 18 months in fact, I got my first State ID in this state. Full of charm, that's how I describe Ocean Springs Mississippi. The people here are family-oriented and friendly, the bread winner works hard but, when there are festivities, the community is very supportive.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFuLNJwenZsuFVn7LhEENIuuH1Ye0IGvrgFO5YGIqPZUcW2VaQIeqIAmw3Y-AreZvmnrTitZIBMv1hVuJjIB5hmKNJOtrHJbvBOkJElnY2hDphOpBpxAaHkdtYuqD-tXZ8bPiGR_eCZ-i/s400/.alphonsus.jpg)
On the last quarter of each year, this town celebrates the Alphonsus Fall Festival. This is a school activity but, I noticed that the whole community are involved.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYNOYDXt-jk9IDUBrsH0LtdyqV02m7idFfelHPKXfryVpkmMyKNKUrgWVLA7-FFrfQza5dbHxuwCoLQkyMB_0CCI9tHXMcDk0OlBHSzYPF0EXajF7Y6egPkYoTaTec-qfvlwAdyvYxrGS/s400/.alphonsusfestive.jpg)
There were games, booths, exhibits and delicious food displays. The kids together with their parents and guardians were enjoying this festival.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFaW8zrUbG4KENYI-ZW5RHdPPL80AM0L2ewnSLrNhclj2N0MHvjPy0-aFI7sZwJJiUMIBmJH6SNEFYowAN8CUSweGUT6pWqTshbW_79gV59UiUKFvb3JcJ-RFcfh7XhHyPTsBBP8VLwWXi/s400/.fall.jpg)
Hubby and I enjoyed the food and just watched the kids play their group games. Some of them did the horseback riding, bowling and wall climbing.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBbxatNDSP_kvgrCYxjMYMc_I2nfxIbtdylDx4CyRh3GL0iRuZjgMUaqoysxBXrmPChQ8PI9WUlFjsrxnGZJRkx9p5v6CKKAvLZDCsHiVAwfI76ub2cZHLUrdzuZbqHRSJCsMFa3-idJq/s400/.fallfestival1..jpg)
Saint Alphonsus School is the Alma Mater of my husband in his elementary years. This school is centered around God and focused on developing children with the following: strong moral character, outstanding academic performance, and enhanced skills necessary for success in higher education and life.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHw19QVf3vfGhfCV3IDxKX4R1VKO2ttFQuIvUQjZSXmNaHLMmg5TCYZ3MjD_i7q6DK-mbwwD1bws_ppN2LCfQfp5tPIF3sarwKy3ak-sW2DL6VDpXF3QzEpUOIcqDiyJ_cFxWsLdGj-XHS/s400/.fallfestive..jpg)
Their mission is to provide a Catholic elementary school that is a living Christian community. It also provides a broad competitive curriculum that challenge the children in academic and spiritual aspects through self-discipline, service to God and community.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMluWqLUlu0Ul-msQgMbJtuhxZWX6WA0y2pLSMsH-XT4lLE0lkTtJNYOpynZn7MeCniDxoCBGziMkGimM8GfAVzftVLdPEUGt1sW3JAp5J7u79rrgwCwd-2AQJXH5ejazshONz2beY1brJ/s400/.festival.jpg)
This was an interesting weekend because right after the Saint Alphonsus Fall Festival, across the street was the Peter Anderson Festival displaying the arts and crafts of local artists.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVaDP7Y73uWLugu_zgZ9Ow30v9y4NYteiPIY8Ow_eHWYXEqutuxSepl3dkRbkFytujn34od-mbE-Hx6DlkoY-rkmnH2LyPV-_WgKUz2uatr9FgTUCUJmOrnrOqLAjbChNzkpN8P0xxjSb/s400/.festivalalphonsus.jpg)
It was crowded and people are buying stuffs. Most of the people who came did not only look around but, really bought something for their personal collections.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8aYxnsgirJ8p0ziLtOjRBqnyReQDQfCPpGl_fpPsSHdCespDI9tSbTk3vgkJgroftdF3ACR1DZniID8Ag05ORK9c_k8M4Oub5Y3r9vGyPpsba9jWgtT3d5oTtjU1WPGxlNsFL_DKlZnJm/s400/.fallfestival..jpg)
Ocean Springs is fun and interesting city especially when there is a festival like this.And though it's a small town, I like their activities. Oh if you like to play the casino, you just have to drive the Bay Bridge and more than 7 casinos are there waiting for you. If you visit the coast, do not forget to drop by at Ocean Springs.