Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival

06/05/2026

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06/02/2026

Here in South Mississippi, we see the Monarchs in the spring on their way north and in the fall on their way back to Mexico for the winter!

The monarch's northern migration is a multi-generational journey that covers thousands of kilometers across eastern North America.

The monarchs that spent the winter in Mexico begin the migration, heading into the United States to lay eggs. After developing from eggs to adults, the next generation keeps the migration going, heading further north to lay their own eggs.

As we move into June, we're into breeding season across North America! Recently, there have been reports of monarch eggs to Journey North, an MJV community science program, from as far north as Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.

At the end of the summer, the final generation will head south for the forests of central Mexico, traveling the entire way in a single generation. Then, when the time comes, they'll begin the migration again in the spring!

05/09/2026

Fascinating information about butterflies!

04/18/2026

Here's another way to track Monarch migration from from our friends at Monarch Joint Venture

Have you been following along with the monarch migration this spring?

Each year, monarch enthusiasts and nature lovers report their observations of monarch butterflies as they spread across North America. Their observations fill in the maps of Journey North, a program of the Monarch Joint Venture, to tell the world about monarch movement, migration timing, and more.

Migration has reached West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland, with more sightings filling the map each day. Out west, sightings are more sporadic, but Journey North has received reports from Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.

Click the link in the comments to check out this spring's map. And when you see a monarch this spring, report it to Journey North!

04/18/2026

Fascinating information on Monarch Watch migration tracker!

01/07/2026

Look at that-"Monarch" celebrating the start of Mardi Gras in New Orleans!!!

Monarchs taking flight on Chartres for the Krewe of Joan of Arc Parade to kickoff carnival season🦋

11/05/2025

The monarch butterflies are really loving this garden in Pass Christian, Mississippi!

11/03/2025

Thank you to all of our Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival committee members. Our wrap-up meeting declared this year's festival another success!

We also want to extend our gratitude to our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, speakers, The Pass Market and the City of Pass Christian . And let's not forget about our visitors—we love engaging with you about monarch butterflies and other pollinators: their benefits, life cycles, and what we can do to help them thrive.

The committee is already planning next year's festival. We can't wait!

10/31/2025

I believe that the Mississipi Gulf Coast is experiencing peak monarch migration right now. When you are traveling on highway 90 and butterflies are present, please consider slowing down and traveling between 40 and 45 miles an hour if possible. If you do, you will save many butterflies and not have to deal with the splat on your windshield.

10/29/2025

We are grateful to the Diamondhead School of Fine Arts for participating in Butterflies in the Pass!