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Cruisin’ the Coast celebrates 30th anniversary: See the full schedule

Cruisin' the Coast marks 30th anniversary with new events, strong registration The event runs from October 4 through the 11. (wlox)
By WLOX Staff

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Thousands of classic cars will roll through South Mississippi for Cruisin’ the Coast the first full week in October.

The event celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will take place from October 4 to 11. The event has grown from 374 cars at its 1996 launch to 10,334 vehicles last year.

[ WATCH: Cruisin’ the Coast memories throughout the years ]

This year’s schedule includes new additions alongside returning favorites in all 12 cities and three counties on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Cruisin’ the Coast site locations (WLOX)

Location of sites:

  • Cruise Central and registration tent, 2250 Jones Park Dr., Gulfport
  • Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi
  • Ocean Springs, in the downtown area
  • Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, parking area on the west side of the mall
  • Bay St. Louis, in the downtown area
  • D’Iberville, Auto Mall Parkway/Civic Center
  • Pass Christian, in the downtown area
  • Pascagoula at Beach Park
View the Cruise in downtown Gulfport in 2025. (WLOX)

Sunday, October 4

Events

Entertainment

  • Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch), 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (Butler’s), 6 - 9 p.m.
  • After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi (EIGHT75), 7 p.m. - Midnight
Classic cars lined up for the Long Beach parade. (WLOX)

Monday, October 5

Events

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Courtney Hansen appearance: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m
  • Registration package pick-up, Cruise Central, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • For last names A-K only
  • Onsite Registration, Cruise Central, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central, 9 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Long Beach Show & Shine, Jeff Davis Ave., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle
    • Sale 10 a.m.; bottle signing, 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Autocross, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (north parking lot), 1 - 5 p.m.
    • Open to registered vehicles only
  • Long Beach Parade, 5:30 p.m.
    • Open to registered vehicles only; the first 600 to arrive will be in the parade.
    • Line up at 1 p.m. at Long Beach High School
    • Courtney Hansen appearance: 4 - 6 p.m.

Entertainment

  • The Project, Long Beach on Jeff Davis Ave., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6 - 9 p.m.
  • After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi (EIGHT75), 7 p.m. - Midnight
Autocross gives Cruisin’ the Coast an adrenaline rush (WLOX)

Tuesday, October 6

Events

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Courtney Hansen & Cristy Lee appearances: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.
  • Registration package pick-up, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • For last names L-Z only
  • Onsite Registration, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central, 9 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Autocross, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (north parking lot), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Open to registered vehicles only
  • “Salute To Our Veterans,” Cruise Central, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Margaritaville Cruise-in, Biloxi, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Chris Jacobs appearances: 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 2 - 5 p.m.
  • Flame-throwing competition, IP Casino in Biloxi, begins at dusk

Entertainment

  • DJ Hurricane Loyd, IP Casino in Biloxi, 4 p.m. - dusk
  • After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi (EIGHT75), 7 p.m. - Midnight
  • Hip Pocket, IP Casino in Biloxi, Chill Ultra Lounge, 8 p.m.-Midnight
The Cruisin' the Coast Biloxi Block Party in 2025. (wlox)

Wednesday, October 7

Events

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Registration package pick-up, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • For all registrations
  • Biloxi Block Party, downtown, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Courtney Hansen, Cristy Lee, and Chris Jacobs appearances: 9 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Autocross, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (north parking lot), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Open to registered vehicles only
  • NEW! Drifting Exhibition, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville (north parking lot), 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Hot Rods & Hospitality, Coleman Avenue in Waveland, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Blessing of the Classics, Diamondhead, 4 - 7 p.m.
    • Line up at 1:30 p.m.

Entertainment

  • Joni Compretta and Baytown Groove, Coleman Avenue in Waveland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Razzoo Band, Diamondhead, 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Beau King Band, Diamondhead, 4 -7 p.m.
  • The Sanchez Brothers of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi (EIGHT75), 7 p.m. - Midnight
    • Courtney Hansen, Cristy Lee, and Chris Jacobs appearances: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Burn 'Em Up in the Pass in 2021. (WLOX)

Thursday, October 8

Events

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Registration continues, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • 2027 Registration opens, Cruise Central, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • All Cruisin’ venues are open, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 - 10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 10 a.m.
  • CTC Swap Meet, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Car Corral, open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian, 5 p.m. until dusk
    • Afterwards, a “Second Line” stroll to downtown
  • Buffett & Bumpers Block Party, Downtown Pascagoula, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m

Entertainment

  • Bay St. Louis
    • Razzoo, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Barlow Brothers, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Escalade, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Pass Christian
    • Scott Hinson, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • The Project, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Vince Vance & The Valiants, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Cruise Central, Gulfport
    • Keith Burns, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Starz, 1- 3:30 p.m.
    • The Tip Tops, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
    • Garry “Elvis” Wesley, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m
    • Hip Pocket, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Na Na Sha, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • D’Iberville
    • Daddy O, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m
    • Cool Rayz, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Eklektik, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Ocean Springs
    • Brandie, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m
    • R&R Band, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Six Piece Suits, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Pascagoula
    • Black Velvet, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m
    • Modern Eldorados, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • BRW, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
The Ocean Spring Sock Hop party in 2022. (WLOX)

Friday, October 9

Events

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • 2026 and 2027 registration, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • All Cruisin’ venues are open, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 - 10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 10 a.m.
  • CTC Swap Meet, Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Car Corral, open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 p.m.
  • Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, 5 p.m.
  • Pass In The Night, Pass Christian, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Entertainment

  • Bay St. Louis
    • Brandie, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Starz, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Na Na Sha, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Pass Christian
    • Black Velvet, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Modern Eldorados, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Escalade, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Cruise Central, Gulfport
    • Eddie McDaniel, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Barlow Brothers, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Hip Pocket, 3:30 - 5:30 P.M.
  • Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
    • Keith Burn, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • R&R Band, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • The Tip Tops, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • D’Iberville
    • Scott Hinson, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Miles Flatt, 1 -2 p.m.
    • Vince Vance & The Valiants, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Ocean Springs
    • Garry “Elvis” Wesley, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • The Project, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
    • Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster, 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.
    • Motown Explosion, 5:45 - 7 p.m.
    • Chick’s Picks, 7 - 7:30 p.m.
    • Chee Weez, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Pascagoula
    • Daddy O, 11 a.m. - 12 p.n.
    • Cool Rayz, 1 -2 p.m.
    • Eklektik, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
The Vicari Auto Auction at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. (WLOX)

Saturday, October 10

Events

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • 2026 Registration, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • 2027 Registration, Cruise Central, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • All Cruisin’ venues are open, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7 - 10 a.m.
  • Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, 10 a.m.
  • Car Corral, open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 p.m.
  • D’Iberville Mayor’s Choice Award, 2 p.m.
  • Super Saturday concert, Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis, 7 p.m.
    • Patriotic Fireworks Show to follow

Entertainment

  • Bay St. Louis
    • Keith Burns, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • R&R Band, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Vince Vance & The Valiants featuring Lil Elvis & Lil Fats Jackson, 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Pass Christian
    • Garry “Elvis” Wesley, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Barlow Brothers, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Na Na Sha, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Cruise Central, Gulfport
    • Brandie, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Cool Rayz, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • BRW, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
    • Daddy O, 11 a.m. - 12 .m.
    • Starz, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Modern Eldorados, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • D’Iberville
    • Black Velvet, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • The Project, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Ocean Springs
    • Scott Hinson, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Miles Flatt, 1 -2:30 p.m.
    • Escalade, 3 - 5 p.m.
    • Free Bird – Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
  • Pascagoula
    • Eddie McDaniel, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • Hip Pocket, 1 - 2 p.m.
    • The Tip Tops, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Cruise Central at Jones Park in Gulfport. (WLOX)

Sunday, October 11

Events

  • 2027 Registration opens, Cruise Central, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Non-denominational prayer service, Cruise Central, 8 a.m.
  • Cruisin’ The Coast Finale Ceremonies, Cruise Central, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Gene Oswalt Volunteer of the Year Award and announcements of the winners of the cash drawings
  • Make-A-Wish Raffle car giveaway and unveiling of the 2027 raffle vehicle

Entertainment

  • The Modern Eldorados, Cruise Central, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville, 6 - 10 p.m.

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