GULFPORT, Miss. (GULF COAST WEEKEND) - The 26th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast is happening October 2-9, 2022 all across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy all the fun.
Official Crusin’ Site Locations
Registration Desk: Cruise Central in Gulfport 2 miles East of Hwy 49 at Centennial Plaza on Hwy 90, 200 East Beach Boulevard
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, where the Swap Meet is held. (Not a stamping site.)
Ocean Springs in the Downtown area
D’Iberville (Civic Center Complex)
Edgewater Mall parking area on the West side of the mall in Biloxi
Bay St. Louis (in the downtown area)
Pass Christian (in the downtown area)
Pascagoula at Beach Park
Gautier in the downtown area
Moss Point in the downtown area
Schedule of Events
Sunday, October 2
- 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.
- Feature Car appearances: Hardy Court, 9 a.m.-noon; View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 2-5 p.m.
- Cruisin’ Through the Decades, Gautier, 4-6 p.m.; Drive-in Movie – Footloose, 6:30 p.m.
- Cristy Lee appearances: Hardy Court, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Gulfport, 1:30-4 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
- Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 5-10 p.m.
Monday, October 3
- KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 2022 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- 2022 Onsite registration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- Feature Car appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 1-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
- Long Beach Parade – Open to 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.
- Cristy Lee appearances: Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as Grand Marshal, Long Beach, 4-6 p.m.
- The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4
- KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 2022 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- 2022 Onsite registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Feature Car appearance: Margaritaville, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
- “Salute To Our Veterans,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cruise Central with Garry Wesley
- Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Margaritaville Cruise-in, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
- Joe & Amanda Martin, Martin Brothers Customs/Iron Resurrection appearances: Margaritaville, 10 a.m.-noon; Cruise Central, 2-4 p.m.
- Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, Entertainment 4 p.m., Registration, 5 p.m., begins at dusk. NEW This Year! 2 Categories – Cars and Trucks! Plus, $1,000 in Cash Prizes & Trophies!
Wednesday, October 5
- KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Feature Car appearance: Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
- Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
- The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
- Courtney Hansen appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
- Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m. Live music by Monster Crawfish and Beau King bands.
- Official Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Events - $10 admission; Doors open at 6 p.m.; with 50s music, dancing, and drink specials
- 6-10 p.m., Sock Hop featuring the New Orleans Mystics – Beau Rivage Theatre
- 6-7:30 p.m., Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show - Beau Rivage
- 6-8 p.m., Meet & Greet with Courtney Hansen and Joe & Amanda Martin - Beau Rivage
- 7:30-8 p.m., Sharon Martin, popular New Orleans Blues & Jazz singer - Beau Rivage
- 8-9 p.m., Sock Hop with New Orleans Mystics - Beau Rivage
Casino Entertainment
- Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
- Johnny Dawg of Na Na Sha & Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Thursday, October 6
- 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. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
- 2023 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.
- Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Click to download the 2022 Swap Meet Directory
- Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Feature Car appearances: Edgewater Mall, Noon-4 p.m.; Sully’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-9 p.m.
- Sully’s Steaks & Seafood Cruise-In with Joe & Amanda Martin, Courtney Hansen, and Dennis Gage, plus the Feature Car; Downtown Gulfport, 13th Street & 30th Ave., 6-9 p.m.
- Burn ‘em Up in the Pass! Market Street, Pass Christian, 5 p.m. until dusk. Live entertainment by Katie Rees and The Retrograde Rockers.
- Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.
- Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-noon; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure Eight
- 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Unfazed Band
Pass Christian
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
- 1-2:p.m. – Martini Shakerz
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Hypnotic
Gulfport Cruise Central
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
- 1-2 p.m. – Mario
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Doo Wop
- 1-2 p.m. – Garry Wesley
- 3:30-4:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops
D’Iberville
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Magic
- 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
Ocean Springs Downtown
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Roland Cobbs
- 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Escalade
Pascagoula
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
- 1-2 p.m. – Razzoo
- 3-4:30 p.m. – The Sensations
Casino Entertainment
- The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets beaurivage.com
- The BSL Trio, Silver Slipper Casino, The Beach Bar (under the Hotel), 6-9 p.m.
- Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
- Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
- Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, The Stage Bar, 9 p.m.
Friday, October 7
- 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. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
- 2022 and 2023 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction doors open at 8:30 a.m.
- Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Click to download the 2022 Swap Meet Directory
- Feature Car appearance: Bay St. Louis, 9 a.m.-noon
- Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Dennis Gage appearance: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.; Edgewater Mall, 1-3 p.m.
- Courtney Hansen appearance: Pascagoula, 10 a.m.-noon
- Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, 5:45-9 p.m. featuring The Platters Great Pretender, 5:45-7 p.m. and The Molly Ringwalds, 7:30-9 p.m.
- “Pass In The Night,” 6:30-9:30 p.m., Pass Christian, Entertainment by Sons of Uh Beech
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
- 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Pass Christian
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Roland Cobbs
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
- 3:30-5 p.m. – Dr. Zarr
Gulfport Cruise Central
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure Eight
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Razzoo
- 3:30-5 p.m. – Unfazed Band
Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
- 3:30-5 p.m. – Hypnotic
D’Iberville
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Doo Wop
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Mario
- 3:30-5 p.m. – Escalade
Ocean Springs Downtown
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Garry Wesley
- 3:30-5:15 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
- 5:45-7 p.m. – The Platters Great Pretender
- 7-7:30 p.m. – Chick’s Picks
- 7:30-9 p.m. – The Molly Ringwalds
Pascagoula
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Magic
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Cool Rayz
- 3:30-5 p.m. – The Tip Tops
Casino Entertainment
- The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets beaurivage.com
- Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
- Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
- Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday, October 8
- 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. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
- 2022 Registration 9 a.m.-Noon
- 2023 Registration continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction, doors open at 8:30 a.m.
- Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Click to download the 2022 Swap Meet Directory
- Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Dennis Gage appearances: D’Iberville, 9-11 a.m.; Ocean Springs, 1-3 p.m.
- The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum salute’s Cruisin’ The Coast with a Fly-By at 2 p.m. Aircraft will fly just offshore along Highway 90, beginning in Ocean Springs and continuing to Bay St. Louis.
- SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT – “Laz Show Band” performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Featuring Troy Laz, the band rocks poppin’ horns, funky rhythm and exciting choreography. You will hear everything from Bruno Mars to Stevie Wonder and much more. Free event begins at 7 p.m.
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Doo Wop
- 1-2 p.m. – Starz
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
Pass Christian
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure Eight
- 1-2 p.m. – Razzoo
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Escalade
Gulfport Cruise Central
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
- 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Gretsch
Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
- 1-2 p.m. – Mario
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Almost Skynard
D’Iberville
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Roland Cobbs
- 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Not Quite FAB, Beatles Tribute
Ocean Springs Downtown
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Magic
- 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Unfazed Band
Pascagoula
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
- 1-2 p.m. – Garry Wesley
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Casino Entertainment
- Jay Leno, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets beaurivage.com
- Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
- Brandon Bennett, IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m.
- Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, The Stage Bar, 9 p.m.
- Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s,10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sunday, October 9
All events at Cruise Central
- 2023 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 Car Giveaway and unveiling of new 2023 Raffle Vehicle!
- Live entertainment by Vince Vance & The Valiants, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
- Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Butler’s, 5-10 p.m.
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