GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Thousands of classic cars will roll through South Mississippi for Cruisin’ the Coast. This year, Cruise Central is moving from Centennial Plaza to Jones Park in Gulfport.
The event, taking place from October 5 to 12, is filled with events in several coastal cities.
Location of sites:
- Registration tent at Jones Park (Cruise Central)
- Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi
- Ocean Springs, in the downtown area (road closures)
- D’Iberville, Civic Center Complex
- Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, parking area on the west side of the Mall
- Bay St. Louis, in the downtown area
- Pass Christian, in the downtown area
- Pascagoula at Beach Park
Sunday, October 5
- View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cruise-In with KOTO, Hardy Court Shopping Center in Gulfport, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Cruisin’ Through The Decades, Gautier, Noon to 6 p.m. (Drive-in Movie — Stroker Ace, 5:30 p.m.)
- Chris Jacobs appearances: Hardy Court, 9 to 11 a.m.; Gulfport, 1 to 4 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
- Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 5 to 9 p.m.
- Chris Gavin, EIGHT75 at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Monday, October 6
- KOTO spins the oldies, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 2025 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central
- 2025 Onsite Registration, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cruise Central
- Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, Sale 10 a.m.; Bottle Signing, 3 to 5 p.m.
- Autocross, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (north surface parking lot), 1 to 5 p.m. (open to registered vehicles only)
- Long Beach Parade: First 600 registered vehicles 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, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as Celebrity Guest, Long Beach, 4 to 6 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
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- Chris Gavin, EIGHT75 at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tuesday, October 7
- KOTO spins the oldies, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 2025 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central
- 2025 Onsite Registration, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cruise Central
- Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Autocross –Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (north surface parking lot), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (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 4 p.m.
- Margaritaville Cruise-in, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
- Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cristy Lee appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m. to Noon; Margaritaville, 2 to 4 p.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Flame-throwing Competition, Island View Casino in Gulfport, begins at dusk
Casino Entertainment
- Chris Gavin, EIGHT75 at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Wednesday, October 8
- KOTO spins the oldies, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 2025 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all registrations, Cruise Central
- Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Autocross, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (north surface parking lot), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (registered vehicles only)
- Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entertainment by Joni Compretta & Baytown Groove
- The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4 to 7 p.m., line up at 12:30 p.m., Entertainment by Razoo, 1-4 p.m. and Beau King 4-7 p.m.
- Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m. to Noon; Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m. to Noon; Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m to Noon; Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Dennis Gage appearance: Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Events
- 6 to 9 p.m., Cruisin’ The Coast “Britishmania Beatles Tribute” Party – Beau Rivage Theatre
- Meet & Greets with Dennis Gage of My Classic Car, Cristy Lee, Courtney Hansen, and Joe & Amanda Martin, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- 7:30-9 p.m., Britishmania Beatles Tribute
Casino Entertainment
- Johnny Dawg of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars, EIGHT75 at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Thursday, October 9
- KOTO spins the oldies, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian)
- 2025 Registration, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cruise Central
- 2026 Registration opens, Noon to 5 p.m., Cruise Central
- Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 to 10 a.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, doors open at 8:30 a.m., Auction begins at 10 a.m.
- Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Car Corral, east of Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian, 5 p.m. til dusk. At the conclusion of the event, the Pass Christian High School Jazz Band will perform a second line down Second Street
- Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m. to Noon; Bay St. Louis, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Pascagoula, 10 a.m. to Noon; Ocean Springs, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Dennis Gage appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m. to Noon, Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, 2 to 4 p.m.
- NEW! Buffett & Bumpers Block Party, Downtown Pascagoula, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. featuring Buffett Beach Band
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
- Bay St. Louis
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Departure (Journey Tribute Band)
- Pass Christian
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Eddie Mac
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Marvelous
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket
- Gulfport, Cruise Central
- 11 a.m. to Noon - Daddy O
- 1 to 3:30 p.m. – Kindred
- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Bag of Donuts
- Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Scott Hinson
- 1 to 2 p.m. - Barlow Brothers
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Brandon Giles
- D’Iberville
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Shack N Up
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine
- Ocean Springs
- 11 a.m. to Noon - Black Velvet
- 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Martini Shakerz
- 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. - Na Na Sha
- Pascagoula
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Travis B
- 1 to 2 p.m. - Platinum Café
- 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. - Vince Vance & The Valiants
Casino Entertainment
- The BSL Trio, Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, “Rumble on the Gulf,” Beach Bar, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
- Triggerproof, EIGHT75 Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Brandon Bennett, IP Casino in Biloxi, 8 p.m.
Friday, October 10
- KOTO spins the oldies, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues open, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian)
- 2025 and 2026 registration, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 to 10 a.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction, Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m., the auction begins at 10 a.m.
- Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet, Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Car Corral, east of Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dennis Gage appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9 to 11 a.m.
- Courtney Hansen appearance: D’Iberville, 10 a.m. to Noon
- Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, 10 a.m. to Noon, Cruise Central, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 p.m.
- Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- “Pass In The Night”, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Pass Christian
- Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, The Chee-Weez, Bay St. Louis, 7 p.m. (tickets on Ticketmaster)
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
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- Bay St. Louis
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Daddy O
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Marvelous
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
- Pass Christian
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Travis B
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Platinum Café
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Departure
- Gulfport, Cruise Central
- 11 a.m. to Noon - Black Velvet
- 1 to 3:30 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine
- Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Shack N Up
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
- D’Iberville
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Eddie Mac
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Miles Flatt
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket
- Ocean Springs, downtown
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
- 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
- 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. – The Tip Tops
- 5:45 to 7 p.m. – Brandon Giles
- 7 to 7:30 p.m. – Chick’s Picks
- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Bag of Donuts
- Pascagoula
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Scott Hinson
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – 2 Kindred
Casino Entertainment
- Jamey Johnson, Beau Rivage Casino, 8 p.m.
- Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6 to 10 p.m.
- Triggerproof, EIGHT75 at the Beau Rivage Casino, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m. to 12 midnight
- Tucker Wetmore, IP Casino, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 11
- KOTO spins the oldies, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues open, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian)
- 2025 Registration, 9 a.m. to Noon
- 2026 Registration, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 to 10 a.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction, Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; auction begins at 10 a.m.
- Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet, Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Car Corral, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dennis Gage appearances: Ocean Springs, 2 to 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, 7 p.m.
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
- Bay St. Louis
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Scott Hinson
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine
- Pass Christian
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Daddy O
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops
- Gulfport, Cruise Central
- 11 a.m. to Noon - Eddie Mac
- 1 to 3:30 p.m. – Platinum Café
- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
- Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Black Velvet
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Miles Flatt
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Kindred
- D’Iberville
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
- Ocean Springs, downtown
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Travis B
- 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Cool Rayz
- 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. – Hip Pocket
- Pascagoula
- 11 a.m. to Noon – Shack N Up
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Marvelous
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Brandon Giles
Casino Entertainment
- Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6 to 10 p.m.
- Black Velvet, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 p.m.
- TBD, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m. to Midnight
Sunday, October 12
All events at Cruise Central
- 2026 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 to 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. to 1 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 to 10 p.m.
- Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 8 p.m. to Midnight
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