The anniversary celebration lasts throughout 2024, anniversary weekend March 15-17 to feature outdoor community event, food and beverage specials and casino promotions.

A celebration like no other is underway in 2024 as Beau Rivage, MGM Resort International’s crown jewel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, celebrate its 25th anniversary. The award-winning resort opened its doors to the public on March 15, 1999, and to celebrate the weekend of March 15-17 offers guests a variety of outstanding entertainment, exciting casino promotions and an outdoor community event.

Saturday, March 16 Celebration

Mark the calendars for Saturday, March 16, as the observation of Beau Rivage’s 25th anniversary. A pictorial timeline marking key events in Beau Rivage’s history and their community impact begins in the Retail Promenade, near Roasted Bean, and guides guests to the resort’s atrium where complimentary cake will be served.

Outside, two free family-friendly events highlight the weekend starting with the St. Patrick’s Day parade through downtown Biloxi, stepping off at 2 p.m. Later that evening, Beau Rivage will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special outdoor community event.     

Casino Promotions

High-energy gaming action heats up even more with several casino promotions centered around the anniversary. Beau Rivage’s 25th Anniversary Celebration $250,000 Giveaway will culminate at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, with $250,000 in prizes including FREEPLAY® or TablePlay and $200,000 cash up for grabs.

From March 12-16, Beau Rivage’s swipe and earn promotion will award players a commemorative 25th Anniversary Water Bottle after 300 points MGM Rewards are earned on their card. Gift vouchers can be printed at any MGM Rewards kiosks, then redeemed at the Special Events desk between 2-7p.m. each day of the promotion.

In addition to anniversary promotions, through March 24 the Year of the Dragon is celebrated with the Dragon’s Roar $150,000 Baccarat Drawing Series. At 9 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, Sunday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, March 24, five winners will be drawing to win $10,000 each in TABLEPLAY®.  MGM Rewards players earn 10 virtual entries for every rated hour of Baccarat play through March 24.

Entertainment

Beau Rivage Theatre

Recognized as the premier entertainment venue in the Southeast, Beau Rivage has a slate of top headline entertainers scheduled to perform in the Beau Rivage Theatre throughout its 25th year.

Comedian Kevin James, who rose to fame for his role as Doug Hefferman on “The King of Queens” and for appearances on the silver screen in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” and “Zookeeper,” makes a stop on his “Owls Don’t Walk” tour at Beau Rivage Theatre on March 1. The next night, 12-time Grammy and platinum-selling R&B singer, songwriter and producer Babyface takes the stage for a performance to remember starting at 8 p.m.

Blues titan and guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa, who began his career at the age of 12, opening for the legendary B.B, King, will electrify the crowd with his performances at Beau Rivage on March 8 and 9. Bonamassa has notched 11 No. 1 Billboard hits and earned three Grammy Awards for Best Blues Album in 20213, Best Traditional Blue Album in 2015 and Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2022.

Tickets for all performances are available by calling 888.566.7469 or visiting www.beaurivage.com.

EIGHT75 and Black Clover Lounge

Every night’s a party in Beau Rivage’s ultra lounge, EIGHT75, with live entertainment seven nights a week. Popular house band Triggerproof takes the stage on anniversary celebration weekend, putting a variety of favorites from pop, rock and hip-hop through the musical blender to recreate both popular and classic radio-friendly hits.

The swanky Black Clover Lounge hosts Troubadour Thursday and Slow Jam Saturdays throughout the month of March, with Brandon Green performing from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.

Food & Beverage

Dining outlets throughout the resort will feature anniversary specials, including Jia showcasing an eight-ounce pork chop served with Chinese long beans and Chinese eggplant on anniversary weekend. Throughout March, The Roasted Bean and Snacks will feature a 25th anniversary butter pecan opera torte, while The Daiquiri Shop features crawfish tacos throughout the month.

Retail

Beginning in March, BR Collections adds a commemorative Beau Rivage 25th Anniversary Pandora charm to its offers. In addition, retail outlets throughout the resort will offer a variety of 25th anniversary apparel and keepsakes.