What’s happening today at Cruisin’ The Coast? Thursday events planned across South MS
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- Cruisin' The Coast adds Buffett tributes, Bag of Donuts and a second-line parade.
- Venues from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula open Thu-Sat; Jones Park returns as hub.
- Schedule features Burn 'Em Up burnouts, Vicari auction and celebrity appearances.
New events are on tap Thursday as Cruisin’ The Coast fans out across South Mississippi to venues where Jimmy Buffett and New-Orleans style music and second line will be celebrated along with the antique cars.
The venues are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday and each has its charms. Downtown Ocean Springs is known for its shady oak tress. Pascagoula has shade and the beach. Bay St. Louis is probably the most lively stop and Edgewater Mall has the advantage of a place to shop between looking at the cars.
Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass is the sanctioned place for burnouts and one of the favorite Cruisin’ events. It will rev up spectators to follow Pass Christian High School Jazz Band in a second line down Second Street to the stage. That’s an experience drivers and spectators won’t find at other car shows.
Pascagoula, where singer Jimmy Buffett was born, will host Buffett & Bumpers Block Party in the city’s revitalized downtown Thursday. Buffett Beach Band will cover his music while fans raise a tropical drink to the legendary singer-songwriter.
To mark the return of Cruise Central to Jones Park, the popular New Orleans party band Bag of Donuts will don costumes and perform songs through the eras.
Favorite events also return Thursday. Vicari Auction gets under way at the Coast Coliseum and Thursday is the day for those on a budget to start shopping. Rare collector and featured cars, like a 1958 Porsche 356 convertible, go up for bid on Saturday.
Here’s what’s happening Thursday:
- KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central at Jones Park in Gulfport. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.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
- Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m. Auction begins 10 a.m. Admission is $20.
- Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet 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.
- Celebrity appearance by Dennis Gage at Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon and Edgewater Mall 1-3 p.m.
- Cristy Lee and Courtney Hansen appearances at Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.
- Joe & Amanda Martin appearance at Pascagoula 10 a.m.-noon and Ocean Springs, 2-4 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
Listed from west to east, these cities and locations welcome registered Cruisin’ The Coast cars Thursday through Saturday and have live music through the day:
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
- 11 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. — Rumble on the Gulf with BSL Trio at Silver Slipper Casino Beach Bar
- 8 p.m. – Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
- 8 p.m. – Brandon Bennett, IP Casino
- 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. – Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75
Highlights for Friday
All the venues are open during the day Friday and the fun will continue into the evening.
Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party and Pass in the Night at Pass Christian have bands lined up and popular band The Chee-Weez play at an outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis.
Here’s the entire schedule.
This story was originally published October 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
