About this Event
FRIENDSGIVING 2026
WHERE THE TABLE MEETS THE SKY!
An Extraordinary Culinary Experience Above the City
We’ve Dined Poolside, on the Beach and on The Bay… But Have You Ever Dined Above the City?
Just when you thought The Melting Pot Dining Club couldn't possibly dream up a more extraordinary dining experience than our Longest Beach Table, we're taking things to an entirely NEW LEVEL! ✨
This time, we're not just setting the table. We're elevating it!
Imagine an elegantly dressed dining table stretching across a breathtaking pedestrian and tram bridge, suspended above the heart of Gulfport, Mississippi. As the sun begins its descent over the Mississippi Gulf Coast, you'll be surrounded by panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, the city skyline, and the spectacular colors of a coastal sunset.
Welcome to FRIENDSGIVING 2026 —
WHERE THE TABLE MEETS THE SKY!
An unforgettable evening celebrating friendship, community, exceptional cuisine, and the beauty of bringing people together in the most unexpected places.
🍁 THE EXPERIENCE
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
🕔 Dinner Begins at 5:00 PM
📍 Gulfport, Mississippi
🌅 The Setting: An extraordinary open-air dining experience atop the pedestrian bridge overlooking the Mississippi Aquarium, Jones Park, the Gulf Coast, and the City of Gulfport.
🎷 The Entertainment: Enjoy the smooth, soulful sounds of live jazz featuring the Violet Faks Duo, creating the perfect soundtrack for an evening above the city.
👨🏽🍳 The Cuisine: Featuring Chef Tremayne Davis of The Markham Hotel, presenting a spectacular Southern Soul Food Thanksgiving Buffet celebrating the comforting flavors and traditions of the holiday season.
OUR FRIENDSGIVING FEAST
Your culinary experience will feature:
- Appetizers: Deviled Eggs, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, and Boiled Shrimp.
- Entrées: Herb-Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy, Honey-Glazed Baked Ham Steaks, and New Orleans-Style Shrimp & Grits.
- Southern Sides: Cornbread Dressing, Smoked Tasso Macaroni & Cheese, Candied Yams, Green Beans Almondine, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and more.
- Desserts: Bourbon Pecan Tarts and Assorted Thanksgiving-Themed Macarons.
- Non-alcoholic sodas, water, & tea are included.
MORE THAN A DINNER. IT'S A MOMENT IN TIME.
At The Melting Pot Dining Club, we believe the most memorable dining experiences aren't simply about what's on your plate. They're about where you gather, the people beside you, the conversations you share, and the memories you carry long after the evening ends.
And this Friendsgiving promises to be unlike anything we've ever created.
One Bridge. One Extraordinary Table. One Unforgettable Evening.
🎟️ SEATING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED!
This is an exclusive, one-of-a-kind dining experience with a limited number of seats available.
VIP Members are encouraged to Reserve your seats before this extraordinary table is suddenly full!
The Melting Pot Dining Club
Exceptional Food. Extraordinary Places. Meaningful Connections.
BYOB is allowed, but must be transferred into a plastic wine or champagne bottle/ beverage dispenser before entering the bridge area. See our "Add-Ons" to purchase your personal plastic wine or champagne bottle. You will receive your plastic bottle order at check-in.
***GLASS OF ANY TYPE "IS NOT" ALLOWED ON THE BRIDGE!!
Plastic Wine and Champagne Bottles ARE MANDATORY and will be available for purchase on-site or you may add-on during your ticket checkout!!!
Dinner will include an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages and water. Plastic beverage-ware will be provided or you can bring your own favorite cocktail, champagne or wine glass and table-ice bucket. But all items MUST be plastic or non-glass.
NO ICE CHESTS ALLOWED ON BRIDGE! A limited amount of ice will be provided for mixed drinks, but is not guaranteed.
NOTE: You CANNOT enter the bridge with any type of glass container or ice chests. All beverages must be brought or transferred to a plastic container before entering the bridge for dining. Canned beer, seltzers, spirits, and plastic bottled mixers are also mandatory.
✨🥂 DRESS CODE: HOLIDAY ELEGANCE REQUIRED! 🥂✨
Cocktail, semi-formal, or formal attire is required for this extraordinary evening!
So break out your finest holiday attire, embrace the glamour of the season, and DRESS TO IMPRESS! 💃🏽🕴🏽✨
We're bringing a touch of sophistication, style, and holiday elegance to the bridge! After all, when the table meets the sky, your style should rise to the occasion! 🌉🍁🥂
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Check In
Host: "The Melting Pot Dining Club & Chef Tremayne
Info: Please check in between 4:15pm and 4:30pm. Dinner service will begin promptly at 5:00pm when the sun is setting over the Gulf Coast.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Dinner
Host: The Melting Pot Dining Club & Chef Tremayne
Info: Dinner service will begin promptly at 5:00pm when the sun is setting over the Gulf Coast.
Event venue & nearby stays
CTA Parking Garage, 1417 20th Avenue, Gulfport, United States
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