5 Things to Know Today: Friday, July 1

1) Looking for fireworks this Fourth of July? Look no further. The City of Gulfport will have a day-long celebration on Monday, July 4 complete with a parade and off the Gulfport Beach. Check out the on Gulfport Patch for details.

2) Check out this video from last year's fireworks celebration in Gulfport! Gives you an idea of what to expect. The video is by Phillip Penrose and post production is by Gail Biron.

3) For weekend ideas check out our weekly post "GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview" and check out our calendar. Did we miss something? Add it!

4) The Gulfport Police Department has taken more than a dozen burglary reports in the past two weeks. Many are of stolen gps units out of . Officials are reminding people to lock up everything; their homes, vehicles and bicycles to avoid becoming a victim.

5) Here is your Friday forecast! We have a 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it'll be partly sunny with a high near 89. Expect a south southeast wind around 7 mph. Tonight, we have a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 80. Expect a northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast.