Cruisin' the Coast

Cruisin’ The Coast revs up South MS with new events. Here’s the full schedule

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  • Cruisin’ The Coast returns Oct. 5-12 with expanded venues and new events.
  • Celebrity appearances, auto auctions and live music drive weeklong festivities.
  • Jones Park in Gulfport resumes as Cruise Central and hub for registration activity.

It’s the most colorful time of the year in South Mississippi as Cruisin’ The Coast returns Oct. 5-12.

This year Cruise Central returns to Jones Park in Gulfport and from there, the antique, classic and muscle cars and trucks roll along the beach, to all 12 Coast cities, from Waveland to Pascagoula.

Favorite events like View the Cruise and the Long Beach parade are back and some new events are on the schedule. Here’s where to go, what celebrities to see and music to hear each day:

Sunday, Oct. 5

  • View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Cruise-In with KOTO, Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Cruisin’ Through The Decades, Gautier, Noon-6 p.m. Drive-in movie “Stroker Ace,” 5:30 p.m.
  • Chris Jacobs appearances: Hardy Court, 9-11 a.m.; Gulfport, 1-4 p.m.
  • Feature Car appearances: Hardy Court, 9-noon; Downtown Gulfport, 2-5 p.m.
Spectators walk along 26th Avenue in Gulfport during View the Cruise, one of the first events of Cruisin’ The Coast, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
Spectators walk along 26th Avenue in Gulfport during View the Cruise, one of the first events of Cruisin’ The Coast, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald

Casino Entertainment Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 6

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2025 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only at Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
  • 2025 Onsite Registration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
  • Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden collector bottle sale 10 a.m. Bottle signing, 3-5 p.m.
  • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
  • Autocross by Autocross Guys at Scarlet Pearl Casino, D’Iberville (north surface parking lot), 1-5 p.m. Registered vehicles only.
  • New Event Long Beach Show & Shine, Jeff Davis Ave., Long Beach. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Long Beach Parade – Registered vehicles only. First 600 to arrive will be in the parade. Line up at 1 p.m. at Long Beach High School. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Rochelle Hicks, director of Visit Mississippi, is Grand Marshal
  • Chris Jacobs appearances: Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as celebrity guest, Long Beach, 4-6 p.m.
  • The Tip Tops play at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 p.m.
A girl tosses beads from a Cruisin’ vehicle during the Long Beach Parade in Long Beach, one of the events in Cruisin’ The Coast, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
A girl tosses beads from a Cruisin’ vehicle during the Long Beach Parade in Long Beach, one of the events in Cruisin’ The Coast, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald

Casino Entertainment — Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2025 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only. Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
  • 2025 Onsite Registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
  • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
  • Autocross by Autocross Guys at Scarlet Pearl Casino, D’Iberville. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free and open to registered vehicles only.
  • “Salute To Our Veterans,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cruise Central with Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  • Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Margaritaville Cruise-in, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
  • Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Courtney Hansen appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon; Margaritaville, 2-4 p.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 2-5 p.m.
  • Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, Live Entertainment by Ty Taylor & The Kinfolk, 4 p.m., Registration at 5 p.m. Event begins at dusk. $1,000 cash prizes and trophies

Wednesday, Oct. 8

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2025 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for all registrations
  • Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Autocross at Scarlet Pearl Casino, D’Iberville (north surface parking lot), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registered vehicles only.
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entertainment by Joni Compretta & Baytown Groove
  • Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Diamondhead Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment by Razzoo, 1-4 p.m. and Beau King, 4-7 p.m.
  • Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Cristy Lee appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Courtney Hansen appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Events – “Britishmania Beatles Tribute” Party, Beau Rivage Theatre, $20. Doors open at 6 pm. Also Meet & Greets with Dennis Gage of My Classic Car, Cristy Lee, Courtney Hansen and Joe & Amanda Martin from 6-7:30 p.m. See Johnny Dawg of NaNaSha and The Triggerproof All Stars, at EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m
A 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540k Spezial Roadster on display at the Biloxi Block Party in Biloxi during Cruisin’ The Coast on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. According to a sign next to the vehicle, only 29 of these vehicles were made between 1934 and 1936 and this one is a recreation from one at the National Automobile Museum and was used in movies.
A 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540k Spezial Roadster on display at the Biloxi Block Party in Biloxi during Cruisin’ The Coast on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. According to a sign next to the vehicle, only 29 of these vehicles were made between 1934 and 1936 and this one is a recreation from one at the National Automobile Museum and was used in movies. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald

Thursday, Oct. 9

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2025 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2026 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m. Auction begins 10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Ave., Pass Christian, 5 p.m. until dusk. Then Pass Christian High School Jazz Band will perform a second line down Second Street to the stage with live entertainment by Made in Stone.
  • Cristy Lee appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.
  • Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.
  • Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Ocean Springs, 10a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Dennis Gage appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon; D’Iberville 1-3 p.m.
  • New Event “Welcome Back to Jones Park” extended show by Bag of Donuts, Jones Park Stage, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • New Event Buffett & Bumpers Block Party, Downtown Pascagoula, 5:30-8:30 p.m. featuring Buffett Beach Band

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

  • 11 a.m. - noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  • 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Departure (Journey Tribute Band)

Pass Christian

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Eddie Mac
  • 1-2 p.m. – Marvelous
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket

Gulfport Cruise Central

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
  • 1-3:30 p.m. – Kindred
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Bag Of Donuts

Edgewater Mall

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Brandon Giles

D’Iberville

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
  • 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine

Ocean Springs Downtown

  • 1 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Pascagoula

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Travis B
  • 1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Casino Entertainment

  • 6-9 p.m. – The BSL Trio, Silver Slipper Casino, “Rumble on the Gulf,” Beach Bar
  • 8 p.m. – Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar
  • 8 p.m. – Brandon Bennett, IP Casino
  • 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. – Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75

Friday, Oct. 10

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2025 and 2026 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Dennis Gage appearance: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.
  • Cristy Lee appearance: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Courtney Hansen appearance: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Joe & Mandi Martin appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 p.m.
  • Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, Live Entertainment by Brandon Giles, 5:45-7 p.m., and Bag of Donuts, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
  • “Pass In The Night,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pass Christian, Entertainment by Sons of Uh Beach
  • Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, The Chee-Weez, 7 p.m. Get tickets at Ticketmaster.
Spectators walk down Howard Avenue during the Biloxi Block Party, a Cruisin’ The Coast event in Biloxi on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.
Spectators walk down Howard Avenue during the Biloxi Block Party, a Cruisin’ The Coast event in Biloxi on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
  • 1-2 p.m. – Marvelous
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Pass Christian

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Travis B
  • 1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Departure

Gulfport Cruise Central

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine

Edgewater Mall Biloxi

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
  • 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

D’Iberville

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Eddie Mac
  • 1-2 p.m. – Miles Flatt
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket

Ocean Springs Downtown

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
  • 3:30-5:15 p.m. – The Tip Tops
  • 5:45-7 p.m. – Brandon Giles
  • 7-7:30 p.m. – Chick’s Picks
  • 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Bag of Donuts

Pascagoula

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – 2 Kindred

Casino Entertainment

  • 6-10 p.m.: Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood
  • 7 p.m.: Bayou Stampede, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar
  • 8 p.m.: Tucker Wetmore, IP Casino
  • 8 p.m.: Jamey Johnson, Beau Rivage Casino
  • 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75
  • 10 p.m. - midnight: Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s

Saturday, Oct. 11

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2025 Registration, 9 a.m.-Noon
  • 2026 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m. Auction begins 10 a.m. Vehicle check-out: vehicles should be paid for and checked out by the end of auction on Saturday.
  • Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum salutes Cruisin’ The Coast with a fly-by at 2 p.m. Aircraft will fly just offshore along U.S. 90 from Ocean Springs to Bay St. Louis.
  • Dennis Gage appearance: Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
  • Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 p.m.
  • Super Saturday Concert – Departure (Journey Tribute Band) performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 p.m.
An owner of a Cruisin’ car talks shop with a spectator during the Ocean Springs Cruisin’ the Coast Block Party in 2021.
An owner of a Cruisin’ car talks shop with a spectator during the Ocean Springs Cruisin’ the Coast Block Party in 2021. Bobby McDuffie Special to the Sun Herald

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
  • 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine

Pass Christian

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
  • 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops

Gulfport Cruise Central

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Eddie Mac
  • 1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Edgewater Mall Biloxi

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 p.m. – Miles Flatt
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Kindred

D’Iberville

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Ocean Springs Downtown

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Travis B
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket

Pascagoula

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
  • 1-2 p.m. – Marvelous
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Brandon Giles

Casino Entertainment

  • 6-10 p.m.: Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood
  • 7 p.m.: Black Velvet, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar
  • 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75
  • 10 p.m. - midnight: Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s

Sunday, Oct. 12

All events at Cruise Central

  • 2026 Registration open 8 a.m.-Noon.
  • Non-denominational prayer service, 8 a.m.
  • Stamping cards must be turned in by 9 a.m.
  • Cruisin’ The Coast Finale Ceremonies, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Gene Oswalt Volunteer of the Year Award
  • Announcements of the winners of the cash drawings (40 drawings of $500 each) totaling $20,000
  • Make-A-Wish Raffle Truck Giveaway and unveiling of the 2026 Raffle Vehicle
  • Live entertainment by Hip Pocket, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

  • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch
  • 4-10 p.m.: Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s
  • 8 p.m. - midnight: Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s

All events and times subject to change. Check our website for updates.

This story was originally published September 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

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Mary has won numerous awards for her business and casino articles for the Sun Herald. She also writes about Biloxi, jobs and the new restaurants and development coming to the Coast. She is a fourth-generation journalist. 
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