BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Car lovers’ favorite holiday is finally back on the Coast! Cruisin’ the Coast is packed with tons of events October 5-13. Take a look at the locations and events below:

Location of Sites

• Registration Desk: Cruise Central in Gulfport 2 miles East of Hwy 49 at Centennial Plaza on Highway 90, 200 East Beach Boulevard
• Mississippi Coast Coliseum, where Swap Meet is held. (Not a stamping site.)
• Ocean Springs in the Downtown area
• D’Iberville (Civic Center Complex)
• Downtown Bay St. Louis
• Downtown Pass Christian
• Pascagoula at Beach Park

Saturday, October 5:

• NEW! Grand Slam Jam, Keesler Federal Park, noon to 10 p.m. featuring Chapel Hart, Tab Benoit, Amanda Shaw, Taj Farrant, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., Bonerama, and Leilani Kilgore. Click HERE for ticket purchase.

Sunday, October 6:

• View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cruise-In wit KOTO, Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cruisin’ Through the Decades, Gautier, noon to 6 p.m.; Drive-In Movie — American Graffiti, 5:30 p.m.
• Chris Jacobs appearances: Hardy Court, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Gulfport, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s 8 p.m. to midnight
• Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Monday, October 7:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 2024 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
• 2024 Onsite registration, 11 a.m. through 5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Stamping, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• NEW! Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, Sale 10 a.m.; Bottle Signing, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Autocross — presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 1 p.m. to 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.
• Chris Jacobs appearances: Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as grand Marshal, Long Beach, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

• Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Tuesday, October 8:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 2024 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
• 2024 Onsite registration, 11 a.m. through 5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Stamping, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Autocross — presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
• “Salute To Our Veterans,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cruise Central with Garry “Elvis” Wesley
• Cruisin’ the River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Margaritaville Cruise-In, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
• Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cristy Lee appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m. to noon; Margaritaville, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Flamethrowing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport. Live entertainment by Ty Taylor & The Kinfolk, 4 p.m. Registration at 5 p.m. Begins at dusk. $1,000 in cash prizes and trophies

Casino Entertainment

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

Wednesday, October 9:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 2024 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all registrations
• Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Autocross — presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entertainment by Assumed Risk, Dave Maley, and DJ Greg B
• Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment by Vinyl idol, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Beau King Band, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Charey Hutton appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m. to noon; Beau Rivage, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m. to noon; Beau Rivage, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Event — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Cruisin’ the Coast “Britishmania Beatles Tribute” Party — Beau Rivage Theatre, $20 admission
• 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Meet & Greets with Dennis Gage of My Classic Car, Cristy Lee, Courtney Hansen, and Joe & Amanda Martin
• Britishmania Beatles Tribute, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Johnny Dawg of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Thursday, October 10:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ venues are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
• 2025 Registration opens, noon to 5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Stamping, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Vicari Auto Auction at the Coast Coliseum. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., auction begins at 10 a.m.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• NEW! PPG Paint Seminar with Charley Hutton, Coast Coliseum Convention Center Green Room, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Burn ‘Em Up in the Pass, Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian. 5 p.m. to dusk. Live entertainment by Starz and New Direction with a “Second Line Stroll” to downtown
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m. to noon; Bay St. Louis, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Pascagoula, 10 a.m. to noon; Edgewater Mall, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
• Shack N Up, 11 a.m. to noon
• Barlow Brothers, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rock Show NOLA, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Pass Christian
• Amaizin Raisin, 11 a.m. to noon
• Modern Eldorados, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Tip Tops, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Gulfport Cruise Central
• Starz, 11 a.m. to noon
• Hip Pocket, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Chee Weez, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Edgewater Mall
• Garry “Elvis” Wesley, 11 a.m. to noon
• Martini Shakerz, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Na Na Sha, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• D’Iberville
• Razzo, 11 a.m. to noon
• Platinum Café, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Vince Vance & The Valiants, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Ocean Springs Downtown
• Scott Hinson, 11 a.m. to noon
• Kindred, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Bay Bridge Band, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Pascagoula
• Blue Deville, 11 a.m. to noon
• Mario & the Marvelous, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• BRW Band, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

• The BSL Trio, Silver Slipper Casino, “Rumble on the Gulf,” Beach Bar, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 9 p.m.
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Gram Rea and Troubador Thursday, Beau Rivage, Black Clover Lounge, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday October 11:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ venues are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
• 2024 and 2025 Registration continues, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Auction begins at 10 a.m.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Cruise Central, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearance: D’Iberville, 10 a.m. to noon
• NEW! Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 p.m.
• Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, live entertainment by Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett Show) 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi tribute) 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• “Pass in the Night,” 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Pass Christian, entertainment by Sons of uh Beech
• Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, the Molly Ringwalds, 7 p.m., tickets available at ticketmaster.com.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
• Razoo, 11 a.m. to noon
• Platinum Café, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Vince Vance & The Valiants, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Pass Christian
• Shack N Up, 11 a.m. to noon
• Kindred, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rock Show NOLA, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Gulfport Cruise Central
• Scott Hinson, 11 a.m. to noon
• Barlow Brothers, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Na Na Sha, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
• Blue Deville, 11 a.m. to noon
• Mario & the Marvelous, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Tip Tops, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• D’Iberville
• Amaizin Raisin, 11 a.m. to noon
• Martini Shakerz, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Dr. Zarr & The Funk Monsters, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Ocean Springs Downtown
• Garry “Elvis” Wesley, 11 a.m. to noon
• Hip Pocket, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• BRW Band, 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
• Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett tribute), 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Chick’s Picks, 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi tribute), 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Pascagoula
• Starz, 11 a.m.
• Modern Eldorados, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• 2 Hypnotic, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

• The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets at beaurivage.com
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Witness, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Saturday, October 12:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ venues are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
• 2024 Registration, 9 a.m. to noon
• 2025 Registration continues 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Vicari Auto Auction. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., auction begins at 10 a.m.
• Vehicle check-out: vehicles should be paid for and checked out by the end of the auction on Saturday.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• NEW! Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 p.m.
• SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT — Parrothead Cruisers Party ft. Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
• Starz, 11 a.m. to noon
• Martini Shakerz, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• BRW Band, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Pass Christian
• Scott Hinson, 11 a.m. to noon
• Barlow Brothers, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dr. Zarr & the Funk Monsters, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Gulfport Cruise Central
• Amaizin Raisin, 11 a.m. to noon
• Modern Eldorados, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• 2 Hypnotic, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Edgewater Mall
• Razzo, 11 a.m. to noon
• Platinum Café, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Chee Weez, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• D’Iberville
• Blue Deville, 11 a.m. to noon
• Kindred, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rock Show NOLA, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Ocean Springs Downtown
• Shack N Up, 11 a.m. to noon
• Mario & The Marvelous, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Vince Vance & The Valiants, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Pascagoula
• Garry “Elvis” Wesley, 11 a.m. to noon
• Hip Pocket, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Na Na Sha, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

• Party at the Pool Deck, Harrah’s Gulf Coast Pool Deck, noon to 6 p.m.
• The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets at beaurivage.com
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Witness, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
• Brandon Bennett, IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m.
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Anderson Domingues, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 13:

All events at Cruise Central.

• 2025 Registration open 8 a.m. to noon
• Non-denominational prayer service, 8 a.m.
• Stamping Cards must be turned in by 9 a.m.
• Cruisin’ the Coast Finale Ceremonies, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Gene Oswalt Volunteer of the year Award
• Announcements of Cash Drawing (40 drawings of $500 each) winners, totaling $20,000
• Make-A-Wish Raffle Car Giveaway and unveiling of 2025 Raffle Vehicle
• Live entertainment by Mario & the Marvelous, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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